The F-Bomb

squirelmurphy · Post by **squirelmurphy** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 8:22 am

The roller is mounted on a big rig wheel center. I just threw down a moving blanket, then slid it across the floor. I have travertine tile, so it was easy.

As for a completion date, hard to say. I'm not one for setting deadlines. I don't like to rush things, if I have to do it 3 times to be satisfied, thats what I'll do. I work about 60 hours a week on average and have 2 young kids, so I don't get as much garage time as I would like. I've been collecting parts and working on it a little more, lately. I like to say, "It will be ready for the 1000, I just don't know what year!"

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 8:54 am

I totally understand that thinking on timelines Mike. My ranger was supposed to be done for San Felipe... That was in 2004. Good thing I didn't put a year on it!

hobbyturnedobsession · Thu Sep 15, 2011 9:03 am

Hahah come on Steve by the time that thing is finished there won't be cars on wheels anymore.

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 9:47 am

Not sure the ranger will ever be finished. It's obvious I've moved on to NOT working on my 70's stuff...

hobbyturnedobsession · Thu Sep 15, 2011 10:34 am

Thats because you've got the Alfa and a girl friend. I'd be the same way, except Carly and I live together so she visits while I work on it.

squirelmurphy · Post by **squirelmurphy** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 7:37 pm

I got all my panels buttoned on and built a couple more. I still need to attach the SS mesh material I used, it's just taped up for the pictures. It will get riveted on post paint or powder coat, not sure which way I'll go.

This last one shows the floor I put in the area behind the cab. I still need to weld in some tabs for this. This made for a nice little storage area. There should be room for two 12 gal. dump cans, some spares, and still have some room for camping gear.

Dust · Post by **Dust** » Thu Oct 27, 2011 8:13 pm

Looks sweet! Really makes me wish I didn't actually use the bed on my 75!

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 10:35 am

Nice to see some work getting done Mike! I wish I could say the same thing. Well, I kind of can - I was knee deep in wiring on the Alfa last night.

Oh - and your garage is still WAY too clean!

only1mikey · Post by **only1mikey** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 4:47 pm

Looks as clean as my garage normally, you're just a slob Steve.

Truck looks great! Love the old Fords.

Mike

BajaBronco13 · Post by **BajaBronco13** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 5:13 pm

This truck is absolutely beautiful. Steve (Chasetruck) how come your trucks don't look as nice??? LOL

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Fri Oct 28, 2011 8:22 pm

Because I build my own - not pay people to do it. I need more practice before I can build like a pro

squirelmurphy · Post by **squirelmurphy** » Sat Oct 29, 2011 3:11 pm

If I knew that an simple update would lead to so much Steve bashing...

I would have posted sooner!

To be fair, Steves shop isn't that messy, he just has too much stuff...and an Alfa Romeo.

I've been busy as hell at work. Sure doesn't leave much time to work on the truck, but I've gathered some parts. Got the last of my shocks and bumps, a carb, and some other small stuff. Fun shiny stuff.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Sat Oct 29, 2011 4:03 pm

Looking at your truck makes me want to ditch my bronco, and get a pre 75. Awesome work!

SuperSixAxis · Post by **SuperSixAxis** » Sun Oct 30, 2011 3:15 am

I like Steve's trucks....

Murphy, this is one of my favorite builds I have seen, The fit and finish is so over the top, I love it!

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Mon Oct 31, 2011 10:12 am

squirelmurphy wrote:...I've been busy as hell at work. Sure doesn't leave much time to work on the truck, but I've gathered some parts. Got the last of my shocks and bumps, a carb, and some other small stuff. Fun shiny stuff.

So does this mean you'll be driving it soon Mike?!?!?!?

Nick wrote:Looking at your truck makes me want to ditch my bronco, and get a pre 75. Awesome work!

Do it! Or better yet - drop the Rancheesy & help the boy build a 70's truck!

SuperSixAxis wrote:I like Steve's trucks....

Murphy, this is one of my favorite builds I have seen, The fit and finish is so over the top, I love it!

Thanks - I like my trucks too! Oh and thanks to Andy I made a little progress on the crew this weekend. Maybe I'll post pics later on...

I also really like Mike's truck too. It is a purpose built machine and a nicely executed one at that!

7D6F250 · Post by **7D6F250** » Tue Nov 01, 2011 9:10 pm

i like's tater tots

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:44 am

but no one asked you!

And why don't you post up in your thread & tell us how you like the 4.10's in the Hauler instead of going all Napoleon Dynamite on us???

7D6F250 · Post by **7D6F250** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 5:33 pm

you miss me, don't be frontin'

ChaseTruck754 · Post by **ChaseTruck754** » Wed Nov 02, 2011 5:43 pm

you know it - now post up!

Seabass · Post by **Seabass** » Tue Feb 14, 2012 12:54 pm

Just found this thread. Very sexy truck. Any updates?

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