My 73 short bed conversion

[Lucky73]

Yep went from a long bed frame to a short bed frame

[Lucky73]

Got the brake lines and fuel line in today.will have pixs soon

[Lucky73]

Got the motor and trans in but I need to take the trans back off because when I built the trans some of the front pump bolts pulled the threads out.it leaked ever sense from the bolt holes so I need to pull the pump off and get out helicoil kit out. 

[Lucky73]

getin ready to do the cab repair.My slow pace is driven me nutts.im ready to drive it again                                                                    

[beastie_3]

Slow=Done right (or at least better...)

[Lucky73]

I know,I'm shootin for havein done before the 4th next month so I can show it off at a party I go to ever year.betwean work and the redwood run next week I dont have alot of time to work on it.I did get the headers painted and in.The drive shaft should be done today,so ill only really have the cab left to do.

[hotrod24]

Looking very good, funny how some post can just make you want to do another project but wait i never finshed mine But i got way over my head. Next will be slow and i will have all the right tools and have a close in area.

[Lucky73]

Sorry I havent been keepin up.Ive goten alot done.the chassis done and ready to go,and I got the old inner rockers out,and the new ones fited on the cab.ill have lots of pix soon .

[hotrod24]

Wheres the pics  any up dates...

[Lucky73]

Hay I know its been a while,sorry.But betwean work and not having internet at my house I haven't had the time.the truck is for the most part done.theres still a lot I NEED to do,but I can drive it now.Now ill have those pix you all wanted a few minutes

[beastie_3]

Coming together nicely!

[fitz]

Looking good. Whats up with the stepside parked across the street?

[bake74]

 
looks real nice.  Nice job on the small details, going to make it look very professional when done.

[Grover 1]

Very nice!  A bit warm in Yuba City about now isn't it?

[Lucky73]

I didnt take any pix,but I did replace the inner rockers,and under coat the cab.the bed is on it,but its orange.ill have pix soon.the stepside across the street belongs to the neighbor.Its an 83 1/2 ton diesel.As for the temp here,its nice i dont even have my A/C on.
I have questions about av gas.Yes the blue gas.Im going to start a post in general