1963 88''

[stonefox]

For years now, I've wanted to be a series owner. One year ago,I was fortunate enough to find a fairly solid truck in CO. I bought it and had it shipped back to NY.
I was the "newbie" on the board,and still feel very green when it comes to these trucks. Over the last year, I've asked stupid questions ,spilled copious amounts of my own blood,and through the help from everyone here have learned alot about my truck.This is my atempt at a build thread. By no means do I consider this a restoration.
This is the truck the way I found it in CO 1 1/2 yrs ago.



First day on NY soil.



Old steed, New stable

[albersj51]

looking forward to seeing your progress!

[stonefox]

First project was last summer ,swapping out the bent front axle and pulling one from one of the donor vehicles.







It was a start. I was hooked.

[rwollschlager]

that donor vehicle looks nicer than my series III did before I rebuilt it,
looking forward to more pictures of your progress!
-Rob

[My wife said no landy!]

Nice 88! I need to get out to CO to see what else is hiding up there

Got my morning coffee, so keep those pics coming

[stonefox]

Jan 25 2011 - Coldest week of the winter high of 0 low of -10,what better time to pull the tranny and replace the clutch. Simple job,yank it, replace it,shove it back in were good till spring ........


First look at the top of the frame rails.Not bad even some original black paint.





Maybe I should wire brush and dab a bit of paint o the top of rail before I put the seat box back in .

[I Leak Oil]

I still can't get over how original, unmolested and rust free that truck is!
Edit: And I see you caved in and installed a heater. Getting soft Sean....getting soft...

[stonefox]

I wonder how many bolts hold the tube on ? 1 2 3 4 ....... 16 thats not that many mybe I should just have a look at the frame back there while Im here. But ,thats it Im gunna keep this simple..... its just a clutch job!




Tub cross members totally shot gunna have to scrape the whole tub



Rear frame toast as well.I guess I should flop the tub back on and right it off .

[leafsprung]

What were you thinking taking it apart? Looks awesome. Used to have a very similar tan 88

-Ike

[stonefox]

What were you thinking taking it apart? Looks awesome. Used to have a very similar tan 88

-Ike

The metal mites in the north east are ravenous.What starts out as a rust free vehicle ,very quickly turns to ****e in three shakes of a lambs tail. A little prevention goes a long way. And besides I'm just replacing the clutch!

[leafsprung]

good point, best rust prevention is keeping it away from the salt, send it back out here.

[stonefox]

good point, best rust prevention is keeping it away from the salt, send it back out here.

If i was looking for a good home for it ,believe me your driveway would be on my short list

[I Leak Oil]

No,no, no.....I promise I'd only drive it in the summmer. My 88" would be my "beater" truck for those winter months. I'd take good care of it...really...

[stonefox]

I can see I'm going to have to update my will!

[stonefox]

Wanted to check some fluids.Shop manual said the head light fluid reservoir was behind each wing and must be removed to get a proper reading.