The "Krusty Kab"

[IN2FORD]

I got the ball joints broke loose. Accidently split the boot on one of the brand new Moog ball joints daggummit! And I am not finding a replacement boot. So looks like I am buying another new ball joint.

Barry

[theletup]

You could buy the cheapest replacement you can find and just use the new boot. I like to remove the boots before I press them just so I don't pinch it in the ball joint press.

[IN2FORD]

Exactly what I was thinking about doing.

Barry

[IN2FORD]

Got both of the ball joints pressed out and decided to just replace the ball joint that had the torn boot. I found a coupon code for Advance Auto parts for $20 off of $50. Ended up getting the ball joint for $38.99 which is just a little higher than a cheapy at a local parts store. So hopefully tomorrow evening things will be back where they belong.

Barry

[IN2FORD]

I got the column and steering shaft installed. I am going to investigate which vintage air system I need and get it ordered so I can get it installed next. Then onto wiring and building my motor. I stuck some CV steelies on the truck to roll it outside. Garage needed a major cleaning before the cold weather sets in. First time it has seen daylight in a year.





Barry

[devindastrup]

Cool built! I dig the tank. Somehow I didn't see your build before I go mine. Not sure how I missed it...

[IN2FORD]

Thanks! I am hoping to pick up my engine block next week to start building it. I had planned on the fox body style injection but now I am leaning towards the FItechefi.com Cool stuff, reliable according to people that have it, running on race cars, much easier install and very reasonable.

Barry

[IN2FORD]

So its been a while since I have updated. Between both jobs, holiday stuff, and waiting on the machine shop its been pretty slow on the truck. So I did cut the opening for the fuel door and welded in a Ford Taurus fuel door hing(thanks Sean for the idea) and it worked out great. I made a little stop for it so it cannot go past the bed floor.




Then painted the bottom of the bed with the Rustoleum satin black I used in the frame.



I did get the block last week and getting ready for assembly. Now I am trying to determine what cam and springs I need.





Then today I picked up a set of nice BMW E30 seats. Found them on protouring.net just about an hour from me.



Barry

[ablokzyl]

Great looking build! I like the idea of the fuel door in the bed floor. I've been getting ideas for the 68 That I'm building for my wife.

[IN2FORD]

Seems like I have been at a stand still waiting on the machine shop. Still waiting on the machine shop to install valve springs....3 weeks now. So I have ordered and received my Centech wiring harness. I have not installed it yet because it looks like I am going to end up spraying the truck. I have body shop that is going to spray the truck with Hot Rod Flatz satin red. So next week I am suppose to get with him to bring the cab and get started. Once its back I will start on the harness and hopefully have my engine ready to go in as well. I did make some seat brackets for my BMW seats. I used 3/16" steel and basically set them up so that the mounting would be flush with the floor. These seats are taller than the stock style buckets and mounting them flat to the floor is perfect height. The bracket actually uses the factory seat mount holes.




Also started installing the Lowes Peel and Seal





Barry

[IN2FORD]

Getting short block ready for paint



Time for assembly





Barry

[IN2FORD]

Well I gained some ground on my motor. Work has been in the way lately but I have gotten back to the project. I need to order my FITECH efi and headers. I am using accessory brackets from a 95 F150. They are currently at the powder coaters.





I had no intention of painting the truck but while the bed and front clip have set outside for some reason the red paint went down to primer. Adding to the problem the cab and doors have been inside and are still red. Soooo I have watched this video from Kevin Tetz several times.

http://www.powerblocktv.com/episode/TK2 ... -faux-tina

So I have started sanding on the bed and in the coming week we will be giving this a try



Barry

[Canonman67]

Cool idea, I can't wait to see how it turns out.

[IN2FORD]

I have made some progress on the paint. Since my bed is in such bad shape I figured that was the best place to see if I could make the "fauxtina" work. If not no loss. So I got the bed sanded with 320.



Then coated with Rustoleum matte black with a brush...yea crazy painting with a brush.



Then rolled on Rustoleum red oxide primer



Then topped with spray bomb Rustoleum Regal Red



Then wet sanded with 320



I still need to go over the bedside with a red scotch brite pad. Some low areas are still shiny but overall I am liken it!!

Barry

[Craigerf100]

Looks great man, some nice work you've done, and good progress
What block is that, 351w? What heads and what cam?