The ultimate lost treasure find 1980
#42
Ran all new cables to the battery box and had to track down a solenoid coil for the hydrauloc lift. Bed tilt is functional.
Also for the first time in 30 years it has turn signals. I built the harness into the bumper with a disconnect behind the valance. You can just barely see them hiding on the lower side of the bumper
Also for the first time in 30 years it has turn signals. I built the harness into the bumper with a disconnect behind the valance. You can just barely see them hiding on the lower side of the bumper
#44
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Really like what you have done with the front running gear. awesome look from the front. Keep up the good work.
I know what you are talking about in doing a re-wire. I had to replace my whole harness in my '81 4x4, due to field mice addiction to eating wire
I know what you are talking about in doing a re-wire. I had to replace my whole harness in my '81 4x4, due to field mice addiction to eating wire
Last edited by Lons81; 10-19-2017 at 09:44 AM.
#51
Seeing it coming back together with the top end back on and most all the body together really struck a nerve. Still can't believe I own THE very truck. Even crazier finally getting to see it with the hood and bed down. I always wondered what it looked like.
#53
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This is bad ass! It's crazy that you managed to piece together all of these original parts from the different people who acquired them.
I notice there is a lot of custom work to the cab like the door pillar vents, door handles, side mirrors, and windshield wipers are all shaved. Definitely a truck built for going to shows!
Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see it driving.
I notice there is a lot of custom work to the cab like the door pillar vents, door handles, side mirrors, and windshield wipers are all shaved. Definitely a truck built for going to shows!
Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to see it driving.