Otis Nice Posted November 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2019 Slowly but surely. The next build (the '49) should be a bit quicker since it's not all original and we'll just swap in whatever we want to get it done and clear coat the patina for the ext. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted March 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 Some minor things getting taken care of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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cstmg8 Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 Looking great. Can't wait to see it in one piece Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted March 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 Looking great. Can't wait to see it in one piece Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk We're getting there. Slowly but surely. Time has freed up for dad recently so he's been doing all the tedious little things. I haven't posted a bunch of pics because it's been a lot of wiring, gauges, pedals, etc. I love that the truck is looking new but the implements and fixtures are still the originals. The gauges did get LED's but this truck is still going to be largely all original. We recently found out that front discs are available for the 3/4 tons so we're debating putting the orig front end back in (as of now it's got the 1/2 ton front end off my '49 chassis) and also found out we can replace the parts of the orig rear end (stock gears wouldn't allow for a top speed but of about 50-55) so now we're thinking about putting those back in to keep it even closer to 100% all original. What has really impressed me is that even though dad went to school and was for the longest time a mechanic he has taught himself/learned from others how to weld, do body work, and paint. He's done 95% of this on his own or with just myself, my brother, my uncle, or a friend around to lend a hand but he's used his knowledge and learned new skills. When it's done this truck will truly be built by him and already have the pedigree it does. Goal is be Pumpkin Run in the fall (if coronAIDS goes away by then). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 I love everything about this build. So impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted March 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 A crappy uncut vid taken on my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRD2BDF Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 I definitely would re-gear it just so it can be driven faster if you and your dad wanted to take a road trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted March 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 I definitely would re-gear it just so it can be driven faster if you and your dad wanted to take a road trip We did swap out the rear end. Use to top out at about 50-55 originally. Now we should see at least 70 with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted March 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 Still tweaking it a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 Loving this truck and your updates, Randy. Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2020 Loving this truck and your updates, Randy. Very cool! Thanks. Hopefully it'll be out at shows and CC&C this fall....'ronavirus pending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 4, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2020 Three generations were at work today finishing up mounting the front fenders and braces and what not. A couple edits or whatever. Borantine. Just used an app on my phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 Light 'em up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 Awesome. These old trucks are killing me. I need to build my shop during the apocalypse. Is this at your dad's? Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 Awesome. These old trucks are killing me. I need to build my shop during the apocalypse. Is this at your dad's? Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk Yeah. This is out as his place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted April 7, 2020 Report Share Posted April 7, 2020 My dad fixed up a 48 international 1 ton pickup when I was little. He used it as a DD for years. You guys are doing an awesome job on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 8, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 Thanks guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted April 8, 2020 Report Share Posted April 8, 2020 :leghump: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Passenger side it all buttoned up. For those that may not know the battery box is under the passenger side floorboard. The original seat frame is back in. Couple steps closer. Baby steps, Bob. EDIT: Surprised nobody has noticed (or at least mentioned) the fuel tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Grill and markers in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 looking good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinman Posted April 19, 2020 Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Nice. Is that massive grill a single piece or is each bar separate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted April 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2020 Thanks, Chris. Nice. Is that massive grill a single piece or is each bar separate? One piece. You can get them in different configurations but dad found this one as one part. Just a PITA to get on he said. He installed this with the help of mom and Kev while I was out of town for work last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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