Saturday, 20 February 2016

Bit by bit...

Was able to get the doors hung, rear tailgate and upper hatch, and front right fender fitted.  As well as the seals around the doors and such to make sure they all close properly.

Had a slight fitment rub between the front fender and the front right door when it opened so I had to remove the fender and make a minor adjustment to the door hardware and now it just clears.  I believe this is quite common on these rigs; that this one area is a very tight fit.  But hey, for the many lego pieces that are becoming one truck, it's coming together quite nicely I must say.

I have someone tentatively booked to come paint next Saturday so I have this week to fit everything tight and do any minor body work and sanding to get 'er ready to become one color :-)









2 comments:

  1. Paul, I've been following your relationship with this vehicle as it has moved from wonderment to questioning to analyzing to placating to rebuilding and coming up to glorification. I am so impressed by your dedication. Can't wait to see this sweetheart next month!! :-)

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  2. Thanks Sherri! It has indeed been a time consumer (mental, emotional, physical, and financial too!), but in the end it will be a solid truck for (hopefully) another 30 years (but realistically probably only 10yrs and then something major will probably be needed like a radiator) ;-)

    Looking forward to seeing you guys and just being with family and friends without any other commitments pressing for my time.

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