1960 Ford retro restore project

[Pickering Snow]

Ok since everybody likes pics so much i took some today has i have lined up most of my parts from/ Dennis Carpenter and will begin nect week sometime transforming this beast into a more snow worthly vech.

Today i installed the heater box and plumbed the defrost hoses got the blower switch working i have heat still have to install the cables and control.

The first pic i thought was kinda cool its the old volt meter a leece neville i replaced it with a auto meter added a tach also so i can tell before the motor blows apart lol high reving engine.

the seats iam not sure what iam gonna =do sont care for them and there not orginal . pics of the lower step up and running board suuport is gonna get cut out and iam gonna fab new sheet metal.

Box looks nice but iam afraid to put anything in it cause i dont want to scratch it lol

pic from underneath clean but if you look close no rear shocks

Engine is fresh rebuild about 10k ago and not much needed there i upgraded the volt reg and gen to a 100 amp big diff will post more has she comes into it

[Pickering Snow]

the other pics

[Pickering Snow]

more pics of the truck

[Tileman]

Well Fred you know im not a big Ford fan, but I do like old iron and im sure you will make this one great. And yes pictures and more pictures we all love pictures. I can see it now another Blizzard hanging on the front.

Rich

[GMC Driver]

When they say they don't make them like they used too - they aren't kidding. I couldn't help but notice the crossover pipe for the exhaust manifolds right up front - definetly out of the ordinary. That is I guess what makes this oldies so cool - the quirky odd things that used to be the norm, and now are the defining features. Have fun!

[snowplowjay]

Fred,

Looks good now lets see some shots of the truck as a whole (front to back :D )

Looks like the truck is in pretty sweet shape...


I am still awaiting a phone call on whether or not we get the 1968 W300 Power Wagon from a local Vol. FD............

If we do score it we will be doing a bit of a restore on it as you are on your Ford...


Jay

[repo_man62]

Suhhweet!! Wish I was in Bay City to see it personally! Post more! :salute

[Pickering Snow]

Well to be fitting of a vintage resto i moved the 60 down to the old shop last week the old shop is were my dad did repair work for 45 yrs i thought it would aslo help motivate me a little since the doors fitt poorly do to the crappy job the guy i bought it from. The pictures are in no real order i cut the step out with the rocker panel and took a portapower and got the cab were it is stright again i am rebuilding all the sheet metal peices from hand with the metal brakes and dollys and avails that belonged to my dad the last pic is a piece i made friday before going to the big car show up in ST ingnace it is part of the door hinge piller were the door bolts on.

It is a slow process and iam sure with my shop being busy iam gonna be on the sheetmetal for a few weeks but this project has taken on a whole new meaning to me has my dads first plow truck was a 59 same truck basicly so ill keep everyone updated

[Pickering Snow]

More pics of body work

[Chuck Smith]

Nice work on that panel Fred!

~Chuck

[jakegypsum]

Fred,
That's one heck of a project you got there. I know that a lot of guys would have bailed out before taking on such a job.
It's kind of nice that there is a sentimental side with memories of your father. Keep up the good work.

Jake

[Pickering Snow]

Thanks for the support guys i need it lol well got more done today cut floor pan out nothing but a crap load of patches i have to fix the cobbled 1x1 floor brace i did get the floor pan cut today

[Pickering Snow]

pic of cobbled floor brace i took pic to late after i had repaired and installed my floor pan

[cat320]

Fred looks real good ,what a nice tight fit.

[crashz]

Fantastic job Fred!

[Pickering Snow]

Well update due i figure this has been a long battle cutting and fitting and making panels that didnt exsist before still have to grind alot of welds yet but drivers side is built and door lines correct and door shuts perfect, no order to the pics just alot of work

[Pickering Snow]

Floor boards are nice and solid again many parts including the lower door post i hand to make by hand

[Pickering Snow]

Cab corners were incorrectly installed had to grind and cut the replacement to allow orginal cab ribs to be seen

[Pickering Snow]

A few more still weeks away from paint

[snowplowjay]

Looking really good Fred. Keep up the good work...


Jay

[GMC Driver]

Impressive metal work Fred - it's going to look great!

[crashz]

Hi Fred,

Again, excellent work. I must ask for some advise. Recenly I fired up my GMC, cleaned it out and did some brake work to it. I didn't realize how bad the body was until I noticed a bump in the driver side floor. Ripped the old mat up to find a pile of rust where the floor and cab mount should be. Its so bad that the ribs of the cab and entire floor are completely gone. To cut it out would yeild a much bigger hole than what the pre-fabbed parts can repalce.

What size sheet steel did you use for the floor? What about the cab mounts and reinforecement pieces? You said that you used stock pieces, where did you get them?

[William B.]

Lookin good Fred. Can't wait to see it finished.

William

[Chuck Smith]

crashz, LMC and others make complete replacement floor panels, rockers, supports, the works. You shouldn't have to make anything.

~Chuck

[crashz]

Thanks Chuck! I'll look into LMC. You wouldn't have a link on your site to their website would you?

[Pickering Snow]

Crash

I have been to there site i didnt see online cat they send you the cat acording to your vech type, Sherman is another source , which can be bought threw your local parts store.

Has far has making your own sheet metal probley the greatest tool i own is my plasma torch i bought 24x8 sheets 16 gage sheet metal and work with that . What i do is make templates from poster board or body paper used to mask off cars trace out what i need and cut and fit. has far has floor boards are concerned once you have your metal cut to size theres a varity of tools you can use to shape the metal. Biggest tip i can give anyone doing body repairs is to make sure you buy a good quality seam sealer that can be used with bare metal and seal your work. A premade floor board would be the way to go for you like Chuck said for me there is very few premade sheetmetal parts aval so making any given piece can take me anywere from two hours to two days the door sill plates took me close to three days.

My box arrived from texas yesterday rust free but needs some dings and dents repaired overall i am happy with it and hopefully the truck body wise will be done by the end of aug, i still have interior to do and hydro pumps to install but iam detremined to get this thing on the road for the upcoming plow season.

[Chuck Smith]

Drifting off topic....

http://www.lmctruck.com/

But back on topic, having already done rockers on my 77 once, and now they need it again, I plan to do it differently. The problem is, when you weld the inner rockers on, there is no way to protect the inside of them. The welding burns off the paint / primer/ galvanizing (if galvanized) so how can anyone expect the parts to last? They rust from the inside out. I plan to modify the inner rockers this time around, and use rivets or screws to put on access panels. That way I can paint the insides, and help prevent future rust. Anotehr route is to leave off most of the inner rockers, and only weld on sections where support is necessary. That way the back side can be painted. Back in 92 when I did my 77, I thought it would last for another 15 years. I was luckey to get 5 out of the rockers. The bed, fenders and doors held up great. The cab floor supports were not available back then, but a piece of 1.5" X 1/8" C channel fit right inside the originals, so I beefed it up with that.

Some day I will get my 77 here, and start on finishing it off. Btween it and my 80 GMC, I'll have no room in the 3 garages.....

~Chuck

[Pickering Snow]

More pics the drivers side is done and primed off to the pass side know iam making good progress and iam hoing to have cab done in two weeks and ready to spray. Today my box from texas arrives and iam excited i hope it is everything the guy said will see.

This pictures show how much rebuilding of the floors and step risers that are involed only a sheetmetal guy could understad what iam going thre dot know if i have ever been in this tough of a rehab

[Pickering Snow]

I know to alot of people this all looks striaght forward but i dont have all the pics of that rusted sheet metal i have cut out and making so many of the pieces to include the door sill and hinge plates i cheated on this side and bought new step plate and riser my hands looks like they have been threw a meat grinder making this stuff

[John DiMartino]

Fred, im just seeing these for the first time, Excellent work! You are a patient man!

[SIPLOWGUY]

Fred, im just seeing these for the first time, Excellent work! You are a patient man!
Me too!! Thats great work!

[OldFord]

that sheet metal work looks great! you should be proud of it,looking forword to more pic's soon,cheers

[Pickering Snow]

Well more pics iam on the home stretch with the cab , the box is next cab should be ready to paint next week , with the 4x4 conversion going on the 60 has taken a back seat for a few days.


Here are some more pics.

First is pass fender the mess on the tip was horr has seen in pic i cut out the crap repair and then put in metal patch .

Old trade not praticed much any more last pic is fender repaired using lead to fill

[Pickering Snow]

1st cab corner cut and installed correctly of course had to skim coat with zgrip filler it is designed for bare metal filling.

Floor and step risers done finally all patches made off old ford blueprints guys i cannot begin to tell you the hours it took to fab this sheet metal wish my teacher could see my work.

[Pickering Snow]

These pics are from under truck to show seams and repairs of course plently of seam sealer to protect my work.

[Pelican]

Fred, all I can say is you sure are talented!!! Believe me, I know the work that has gone into this, I'm super impressed! This truck will be better than new when you're done :notworthy

[snowplowjay]

Fred......

You are doing one hell of a nice job!!!

How about when you are finished you come on down and camp out in CT for a few months and help restore an Oshkosh :D

How is the 4x4 conversion coming along on the Repo Rig F450???


Jay

[crashz]

Fred,

If I can fix the body work on my GMC half as well as you have done on your Ford, I will be extremely happy. Beautiful work!

[Pickering Snow]

Well like i didnt have enough going i started on the box it was solid and from TX i have it in primer the too diff colors help me sort out the areas i need to address i skim coated the whole box to get a good finish i have the truck ready for paint and need to get the box done before i get it in the booth.

If all goes well i plan on shooting color next week which would hopefully get me done has far has body work goes still have interior to get in and a plow mount to finish getting ready WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO long summer baby!!!!

[jakegypsum]

Fred,

YOU THE MAN! :notworthy

Jake

[William B.]

That looks great Fred!! Can't wait to see the finished truck.

William

[Pickering Snow]

Well iam getting real close to getting this in the booth i have moved the truck again to my rental which is near the old shop i have a big project going on in it right know. The house is vacant so i moved some equipment in and set up enough to do the cutting in of jambs and shooting color so i can color sand before i paint it in the booth. It brought back found memeroys of the people next door he is 82 and knew my Dad real well he has been watching me like a hawk he says my Dad would be proud of me but honestly i think he more concerned about overspray and fall out lol.

[Pickering Snow]

More pics in case anymore hasnt guessed red is my favorite color iam painting this E-4 vermillon Red except i am using a modifed dupont Hot Hues Croma Base the paint is 575.00 gal but the luster and pigment is better than i have ever seen in a Dupont paint i normally spray PPG but wanted to try Hot Hues.

[Pickering Snow]

Rear of cab i have another day or so cutting in and color sanding and then i have to get busy on the box my project completion date for the body work is end of the month. I still have boxes of interior parts and other parts i have ordered to get installed. I found a original bench seat i need to recover that was gonna so it myself but time is running out and i am gonna send it out to get redone.

[snowplowjay]

Wow Fred!!!

That truck is going to look great when it is completed!!!

Gotta love a deep red paint job on a truck :D


Jay

[Chuck Smith]

Looks great Fred!

~Chuck

[SIPLOWGUY]

Hey Fred wehen do you want me to bring the Cadillac over?

[cat320]

Fred looking good !

[T-Zab]

Nice work Fred, how the heck do you find time to do all this work ? Heck I have a tough time just getting the lawn mowed lol, Im usually burnt out when I get home, especially with all the fricken heat we were having here.
Todd

[Pickering Snow]

Thanks everyone for the kind words.

Todd has far has finding time it has been like said above one loooooooooong summer after i close up shop at night i come home the old shop is just down the street and i work usally til 11 or midnight there has been times when i felt like quiting its been hard to deal with all the metal work after working in my shop all day however i think most of the time working in the old shop i have these great memeroys of working with the man that made me what iam today and i get motivated from that. I have my laptop down there so i can even check on you guys at night lol. Both my daughters come down at night and help lol bug me my 4yr old likes to help really she will take a sanding block and sand for about 5 mins then bug me for 15.

This 60 project is a tribute to my Dad theres a big car show that i help sponsor at the end of sept i want to have it ready for that.

Along with the 60 project getting the wrecker converted to 4x4 i have done very little this summer i think i have had the boat in the water about three times the mustangs have set for the most part i take them out once in a while to relive tension :burnout

[T-Zab]

Thats great your doing this one for the old man Fred !
Its tough to make time for this stuff. I will say I have made time for getting out on the big pond though :D Fishings been pretty good as well !
Todd

[Lawngodfather]

Awsome....
I have plans to build a hot rod this winter, or atleast get a good start on it.

If you were closer I'd of been there helping you.

[Pickering Snow]

Well decided to paint the cab to much work left to do on box so ill do that labor day weekend , the cab is finished iam starting on installing a ton of parts i ordered threw the summer still waiting for the carpet to show up but i got the door panels painted today and all the internal cab controls and switches back in. I also wired in a new fuse box for future electrical needs and just finished installing the overhead stero system forgot pics of that.

[Pickering Snow]

More pics i know how we love pics.

[Pickering Snow]

I have to say i was really impressed with Duponts new paint i still need to wheel it out but still came out pretty good.


Second pic is of left exhust manifold i changed today old one was cracked all i can say is i wish manifolds today were that easy to change about a 15 min job with the front cross over Y motor.

[Pickering Snow]

More pics here are some of the interior panels i had to paint used Duponts interior panel paint stuff works great easy to spray, i got all the interior panels from Calif from Roddoors.

Third pic is of the box all i need to do is block sand it with 400 and she's ready to spray.

[Pickering Snow]

First pic and its hard to see is the herc spray in bed liner i sprayed it myself i think its close to a 1/4 inch think lol i dont really care about the inside of the box has far has looks it is gonna be used has a work truck.


Second Oh ya me and my PITA just a little burned out from this project.


Third pic is the box i took off its maple and really looks nice if anyone is interested in it give me a shout ill make someone a really good deal.

[William B.]

Fred- You have done a wonderful job on that truck. I don't blame you for being tired. You have put a ton of work into that truck. It's going to look great when it is done. Very nicely done :drinkup :drinkup (Maybe a couple of these will taste good after all the work)

William

[snowplowjay]

FRED!!!

That is coming out wonderful!!!

Its too bad you can't use that maple bed. It looks sharp as heck!!!


KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!


Jay

[T-Zab]

Fred the wheels are turning :scramble :scramble , what is the width and length of that box ?
Todd

[SIPLOWGUY]

It's coming along great!

[cat320]

Fred it's really looking good.Maybe you should open up a bay or two and start to do these resorestion projects for others as another bussiness. Now ya can't tell me that you don't love what ya do when you see an old classic looking so good.Plus you would get paid by others :P)

[Pickering Snow]

Todd

Ill measure it and get back with ya.

Cat No way would i want to do this full time it takes hours and hours to get this far even if i billed them all it wouldnt be fun for me. I spend way to much time doing stuff i know i have at least 8hrs in just paint work. When i watch american hot rod i can know get a understanding what these guys go threw i couldnt image doing it for a living , maybe 6 months to a year from know i may look back on it and say it was fun but right know all i can say is burned out.

[Chuck Smith]

I'm sure Alan is eyeing that trailer hitch and wondering why you didn't brace it to a crossmember or two before you painted the frame. It's not too late. Needs some type of brace from the center toward the front of the truck....

Great job Fred! The paint looks great now, I can't imagine how much better it can look after you buff it out. Good idea on the Aux. fuse box, I'm sure you'll need it for all the bells and whistles. Gotta pick up one of those old aooooogahhhh horns for it, LOL.

I'm thinking I need a new box for the 80 GMC, the tree hit it pretty hard, and damaged it more than I thought. I know I am looking at about 80 hours to get it straight, but time I have, and extra $$ I do not.....

Can't wait to see it all done Fred, maybe you can take it to Erie next year to get wide...... On the flat bed of course.... I wouldn't want you to have to endure a long highway trip, and I don't think the Ford would like it much either.

~Chuck

[Alan]

I'm sure Alan is eyeing that trailer hitch and wondering why you didn't brace it to a crossmember or two before you painted the frame. It's not too late. Needs some type of brace from the center toward the front of the truck....

I hadn't actually noticed it until you mentioned it. But it should be fine like it is. After all, it IS on a Ford, so it won't (can't) get much strain anyhow.

Great looking job, Fred. I can only wish that I had the talent to make mine look so good. I have to settle for the 30-30 concept, if it looks good from 30 feet away or going by at 30 miles an hour, I'm happy.

[Pickering Snow]

Well i tryed fellows to make my deadline of labor day weekend but didnt do it.I got the interior done except for the seat which iam gonna get recovered at a later date. The carpet , door panels ,rear sail panels, and gas tank cover took me for ever. I got the box installed but ran out of time to paint it this weekend my girls are up on the boat in Mackinaw and Peter Beering is up near there so tonight iam gonna run up and spend the day tomarrow taking it easy Labor Day right!!! :D

[Pickering Snow]

Pic of the truck with box on . The bumper i have been building all summer its all aluim and is 1/4 inch plate stock i ran most on my bridgeport lathe alot of work and iam not sure it looks right on the truck.

[PSDF350]

Truck looks GREAT Fred. But gotta agree bumber dont look right. I do like the ford in bumber though. Gotta admit love them old fords. They just look so cool. Have a good weekend.

[SIPLOWGUY]

Spectacular! Reminds me of my first pickup. It was a 61 F100. The first year of the new body, but the interior looked the same!

[Stik208]

That is the way trucks should still be. That truck is beautiful I wish I had one just like easy to do motor work and it looks awesome. What engine is in that beast, when is the :blizzard going on it. Great work Fred!

[snowplowjay]

Fred!!!

Great job on that ol' boy of yours!!!


Looks like you enjoy tinkering with the Bridgeport like I do.......

I like the bumper design it just needs something to tie it into the truck a little more.................and maybe a Blizzard too :D


Jay

[snowplowjay]

FRED!!!

I found a matching model truck for you today to go with your restore project....

It is a 59' (same body)
It has a 292 V8
Its painted candy apple red
and all it needs is a scratch built snow plow for it and it will be a perfect addition to the dash board of your truck :D


59' F250 Model (http://www.fairfieldmint.com/inventory/59_ford_f250pu_red_77/)

There is also a brown replica too with a camper shell.......

Brown 59' F250 (http://www.fairfieldmint.com/inventory/59_ford_f250pu_brown_xr/)

:D
Let me know if you want to order one I am going to be ordering the 1974 C65 flatbed to work on making into a plow model..........




Jay

[Pickering Snow]

Jay

I spend hours looking for this stuff and you find it !!!! Order one ill make sure your taken care of. The red one of course :D

[Heron Cove PM]

Great job Fred, but one thing you need to paint it green and sell it to me. ;)

[Pickering Snow]

Thanks everyone for the kind words and feedback has it stands i need to find time to paint the box this weekend in order to have it in next weeks car show , this week being a short week has been hectic iam running out of gas on this truly need some inspriation.

With Bidding coming up and me needing to get to Jerre's twice in the next month iam not sure if she will see a plow this winter poss salt dutys just not sure. I have watched a whole summer fade away looking at this truck and to be honest iam just plain burned out on it the whole resto should have taken a year or two to do and i managed to screw up just about every night this summer thumping away on it in the old shop so not sure what her role will be this winter.

Stik it has a 292 v-8 would love to do this cummins swap next year once again ill have to see.

[Pickering Snow]

Well what started nearly 4 months ago is finished i need to decide on a plow and some other things , and still working on the tailgatebut really am not concerned about it right know.


Pic 2--- 4 months ago after bringing it home from the upper penn from a distance it looked ok up close it was horrible has seen in many of my repair pics.


Pic 1 side shot finshed i added the tool box and side caps to match my other trucks.


Pic3 shot from rear needs tailgate and honestly most 59 and 60 fords didnt run a bumper has seen even in Jays link to the diecast trucks.

[Pickering Snow]

Pic 1 Well fellows heres were it gets a little difficult for me i have had this plate made since june often times i wanted to quit the hours i put in are countless. If most dont know by know my Dad was very special to me he taught me this very trade from hand making sheet metal peices to leading to painting, and making them run right the plate is on the dash and often times i would look at it to get inspiration to finish my Dad never quit and taught me the same many nights at midnight i would have to take a gut check and i know in my heart i will never be the man he was but to sum it all up i dedicated this truck to O.W. Pickering Sr . If there truly is holes in the floors of heaven like the song says i truly hope i made him proud.


Pic2 Looking at modern day muscle and old school muscle sat down this weekend and figured cost to restore.

1960 Ford F-250 restored total cost no labor 12,597.50

04 Ford F-350 total with plow and gear 44,000.00

Big diff here is cost has far has capabilty i honestly think the 60 will plow circles around that 44k truck. With all the problems i have had with new trucks and having the abilty to restore you can bet on seeing more upcoming project trucks.

Final mods to 60 that i would like to get done this year or next

1 install blizzard plow i may poss wait til our April GTG at Jerre's has Chuck suggested , would be fun til then i will run one of my older western uni's on the 60.
2 i am almost 99% sure i won the bid on the wrecked dodge ctd and next year will convert the 60 to a cummins and a allison auto.

[snowplowjay]

Man Fred I would love to go for a ride in that truck...... That is one heck of a beautiful looking rig..........

Once again GREAT JOB!!!


I will be ordering those trucks for You and I this week........

I will be in touch...


Jay

[T-Zab]

Beautifull work Fred, my hats off to you ! I think you would have made your Father very proud.
Todd

[John DiMartino]

Fred, incredible job you did,both in the quality of work,and the time frame you finished it in. All along you've made refference to your dad,the finishing touch brought a lump in my throat. Im sure your Dad is looking down,and is as proud as a Dad could be.Great job Fred.

[SIPLOWGUY]

Outstanding job Fred!!!

[PSDF350]

Awesome ! Just awesome.

[John Banks]

Looks amazing Fred. Congratulations! No doubt your Father, and your entire family are all extremely proud of your tribute and efforts. Best of luck with it.

[jakegypsum]

Fred,

Your '60 Ford is beautiful. That's an absolutely incredable job which you have performed!
Your Father would have been very proud of what you have done with that truck. I'm sure that he was with you during every hour of the restoration process. You have a great talent!

Jake

[OldFord]

Very Cool! great job,I like this old iron. keep the front bumper for a bit,looks good, again nice job! cheers

[RibbleConstruction]

I cant decide which truck looks nicer. You have a pic where the 60 is in front of the new ford. And they both look good. Im jealous. Wish I had that kind of talent. Looks Great!!! Now if you put the cummins and allison and a blizzard all in that package you would most definetaly have the Perfect Plow Truck pimp

[Pickering Snow]

Thanks again everyone for the kind words sorry about getting mushy on the Dad thing just some days most i really wish he was here.

The Midland downtown carshow is saturday and i have some mag signs for the side of the 60 has once again the whole intent was to make a retro oldy a working truck again.

I used the 60 yesterday to go on a straight forward service call only needed a few tools. The customer kinda looked at me funny when i pulled up with it the guy looked at me and said do you know anything about the new cars :D

[cutter61]

unbelievable metal work-you were giving me goosebumps-thanx for the motivation

[Mark Oomkes]

Beautiful job Fred. I'm sure you made your whole family proud.

You switch out the engine\tranny with a Cummins\Allison and you might be able to start up a new division for Pickering Services. Can I be the first to order another just like it? Just make it green.

[Pickering Snow]

I brought this back up in case anybody wanted to see the restore most metal parts i had to hand make has they were not aval. This truck also has lead i do not belive in bondo other than Rage for skim coating and places were it would have been ness i used lead

Iam the third owner of the truck it was a muni truck for Lake Leelanae up near Travere City then a fellow by the name of John owned it since. I have purchased all the repair manuels , owners manuels even the sales brochere for the truck.

The truck is turn key again maybe pass the word around your area if you know someone looking for a truck like this.

Thanks Fred

[Chuck Smith]

Fred, with all the quality work you put into the restoration, I think you should list it in Hemmings Motor News. You might have a better chance of getting what it is really worth from someone who can appreciate its real value.

~Chuck

[Chuck Smith]

I brought this back up in case anybody wanted to see the restore most metal parts i had to hand make has they were not aval. This truck also has lead i do not belive in bondo other than Rage for skim coating and places were it would have been ness i used lead

Iam the third owner of the truck it was a muni truck for Lake Leelanae up near Travere City then a fellow by the name of John owned it since. I have purchased all the repair manuels , owners manuels even the sales brochere for the truck.

The truck is turn key again maybe pass the word around your area if you know someone looking for a truck like this.

Thanks Fred

Bringing this one back up for Fred.

~Chuck

[snow problem]

Wow Fred what a grea looking truck. I have been out of the loop on this site lately, I use to be able to check in at work but i recently got promoted and I am to busy throughout the day to check. I remember seing a blue 1960 with a plow on it plowing my road as a kid, love that truck.

[SIPLOWGUY]

Keep up the great work!

[Pickering Snow]

Thanks Chuck, and bringing it back up is because after thinking it over long and hard the ole girls going on the market and Chucks gonna help me.:D

Its a fun truck to drive but ashame to sit around has much has it does . I drove it sunday and it always runs well , i think still for me the challage was the best part and the lust for this truck has worn off could be why i have no steady girlfriends i tire of stuff easy.:D