Exterior

Pictures of the truck at the time of purchase (current photos at the bottom of the page):
         

 

• Rear roll pan - I think the rear bumper is nice, but to get rid of the "eye sore" that is the rear turn indicators/brake lights is well worth the compromise of removing the bumper.  The new roll pan will incorporate the brake lights and turn indicators (as well as the extra lights in the bed rolls).  But then again, I might incorporate the tail lights into the fenders - so the bumper might stay...
   

• Tail Lights - I definitely do not like the current "bolt on" ones, so I will incorporate the tail lights into the roll pan or the rear fenders.  Still not sure.
   

• Shaved door handles - will go nicely with the new bear claw latches being installed.  On my last car I didn't use door poppers, this time I will!  Bear claw latches courtesy of Autoloc.
   

• Tail gate - I want to get away from the chain and hook method of securing the tailgate, so I will do something to clean that mess up.  Got a new one with the bed kit from Pro's Pick.
   

• Bed planks - Since I currently live in Thailand, I plan on bringing some Teak back with me to use as the bed material.
   

• Fuel door - I will add a driver's side Hagan fuel filler door on the rear fender for easy access to new fuel tank.  Courtesy of Hagan.
   

• Headlights - I am still thinking about this one.  I am not sure if I want to "French" them or not.  Every time I see a picture of a truck, I like what the owner did and want to go with that look.
   

• Exterior trim - I am going to smooth the hood and the door handles.  But I will keep the chrome grill, front bumper, and window trim pieces.
   

• Exterior Paint - Currently I am leaning towards Porsche midnight blue, but haven't made up my mind yet.  Also, I will have "real flame" flames coming off the wheel wells.
   

• Detail Paint - this color will be one shade off the exterior color.
   

Body on the old frame	another view	and one more...
new firewall from the passenger's side	... and from the drivers	no firewall !!!
Body filler being applied	found some rust on the driver's rear corner	Cowl vent port
Driver's door hung	floor pans from the outside	passengers air vent removed
My helper taking a break	Mock up	A/C system installed
profile shot	With hood on...	profile
Bed alignment	Bed on truck	Bed and Fender
Front fender primered	Rear fenders primered.  (notice the fuel fill door on the driver's side)	Hinges installed for hood alignment
Primer !!!!	Lookeen' gooood !!	Smooth fire wall
fuel filler	custom running boards	the artist...
Right rear fender	Left rear fender	Left rear from another view
Bed from passengers front	Bed from passengers rear	bed from drivers side
Oh yeah !!!!	Cab and bed installed	Rear view
front end assembly	Looks sharp !!	passenger's side view
our new home...	Partial installation of the teak bedwood	Ryan was a BIG helper with this tedious process