Originally posted by Ugg013
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First and foremost this will be a working truck to service my (hopefully) future 35 acre lot. I plan to build my own house too so will use it for the inevitable hauling of "stuff". Secondly it will be a bit of a toy. While I have a deep admiration for the design of these vehicles, I don't feel the need to remain historically accurate. Even so, any work I do will not involve any major modifications that couldn't be reversed. With that said, this is what I plan for it:
- find and install PTO (so I can run wood splitter, pump and plow)
- build a custom front bumper to house a decent electric winch (I think finding a split-bumper and a stock LU4 winch will prove to be too much trouble). Will Watson did a great job on his and I'm inspired
- add a 24v/12v converter to run a modest sound system (custom door panels to house speakers) and other stuff (air compressor)
- install an air horn (just to annoy people), just got 2 antiques on ebay
- add an linear LED light for the cab
- maybe add some additional driving lights
- add some manual backup lights
- maybe add stock directional unit
- I want to add ax/shovel holders to the inset panels next to driver/passenger side doors
- custom tool trays for use in the stretcher storage compartment
- manual locking front hubs
- new seats w/seatbelts (after once rolling a car, I'm a firm believer)
- removable rear bench seats for over wheel-wells
- locking door handles all around
- custom rear floor mats
- custom removeable 4x8 sheet material tray (for those many trips to the lumber yard)
- needs some new glass, door/window seals, brakes, wiper motors
- custom rear bumper
- custom running boards (maybe)
Eventually I will tear it all down to the frame and slowly rebuild it, blasting, welding and painting as I go. At that point I will seriously consider a new Cummins diesel engine so I can run biodiesel (that I plan to make), but I hate to switch to an automatic transmission. Anyway, the teardown won't take place until I get relocated and set up a shop space, at least 2 years from now. I have a decent temporary shelter in the works.
I think it'd look great painted white with black accents (frame, grills, wheels, bumpers, etc) and just keep the red crosses on the sides.
Any thoughts? I am open to ideas or suggestions.
Thanks for reading all this!
Justin
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