My 67 (The mutt) build - Coming home

**fatboy** · 11/26/11, 07:02 PM

Well I went and picked up this 67 today from another member (the blue one). I am using the frame and he is taking the body back to hopefully salvage enough to possibly build a trail rig. When I sold the 70 last week I picked up a 76 parts truck that has power steering on it, disc brakes and a brake booster (but not much else). I also have another set of axles from a 76 that I have been sitting on as well. Yesterday I picked up the NV3550, I have a 97 Mountaineer that has been patiently waiting to donate its 5 liter to this build too. Tasker has a 3.5 inch lift, so I have everything but a few conversion parts to put a complete chassis together. The body will come later. Have all the parts for rear disc out of a 79 Lincoln but still may go with a vendors set up, and I have the hydroboost unit waiting to go in.

going to have to change the title since it is no longer a mutt. The body vin matches the frame and the title.

**Rox Crusher** · 11/26/11, 07:12 PM

those rusted out off-road light buckets are awesome

good luck on the project

**Stutsmo** · 11/26/11, 08:06 PM

Great another Build to follow!

Now I'm never gonna get mine done!

**Miker** · 11/27/11, 07:37 AM

For obvious reasons,,, I'll be watching this build thread. Pete, if yesterday's activities were any indication, you most definitely are on a mission!

GOOD LUCK!!

dave67fd · 11/27/11, 09:50 AM

fatboy,
can't wait to follow your thread. I'm sure you have enough member friends to help along when needed but would like to offer my help as well. Im a town over from you, would like the chance to meet a few of you as well as getting some experience on restoring my own EB.
Dave

**tasker** · 11/27/11, 10:01 AM

very nice! wanna have a race?

**fatboy** · 11/27/11, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by dave67fd

fatboy,
can't wait to follow your thread. I'm sure you have enough member friends to help along when needed but would like to offer my help as well. Im a town over from you, would like the chance to meet a few of you as well as getting some experience on restoring my own EB.
Dave

Going to be pulling a body soon and will be recruiting muscle. will probably have the grill going and have some cold beverages as well. Send me your contact info via pm.

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Originally Posted by tasker

very nice! wanna have a race?

Game on friend!

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Originally Posted by Miker

For obvious reasons,,, I'll be watching this build thread. Pete, if yesterday's activities were any indication, you most definitely are on a mission!

GOOD LUCK!!

Been planning this build for years, so I am motivated. Thanks Mike.

dave67fd · 11/27/11, 11:15 AM

Well if you wanna race i know i'll be the looser in this one. My priority is to get the garage finished before i tear into it too bad. Maybe i'll start a thread tonight with some pics.

**half cab** · 11/27/11, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tasker

very nice! wanna have a race?

Hay tasker i'll pick the blue one to win

**fatboy** · 11/27/11, 08:47 PM

Well I got a little further in tearing down the donor to get to the frame, but not by much. I had to cut one of the hinges on the passenger door. The bolts broke off inside the door and the door cannot get past the bolts so I cut the hinge instead of destroying the door skin. I also pulled off the windshield frame and found some rot there. trying to lighten the load as much as possible before pulling off the tub. Then I spent a good amount of time cleaning the garage since I think I will be spending a lot of time out there this winter.

dave67fd · 11/28/11, 07:42 AM

[QUOTE=fatboy;1954763]Going to be pulling a body soon and will be recruiting muscle. will probably have the grill going and have some cold beverages as well. Send me your contact info via pm.

Pete,
PM sent. Let me know when your all getting together. Thanks again.
Dave

**tasker** · 11/28/11, 09:19 AM

MIGHT be bringing some housings and a spare frame this weekend for some crazy maine-uhs....

**mattyq17** · 11/28/11, 09:21 AM

Looks like fun! I will be watching

**fatboy** · 11/28/11, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by tasker

MIGHT be bringing some housings and a spare frame this weekend for some crazy maine-uhs....

I need to tear down at least one of the 44's I have as well and get the housing up there for a cut and turn.

**fatboy** · 11/28/11, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dave67fd

Pete,
PM sent. Let me know when your all getting together. Thanks again.
Dave

Dave I got the pm and will certainly keep you in the loop. If Mike decides to pass on the tub (not sure how salvageable it is, have seen worse I guess) I will fire up my buddies plasma cutter and remove it in pieces. Make some bite size chunks that can easily be thrown into the truck for disposition.