Another TSAB build,'66 F100

[2JSC]

Im currently on a 6' folding table in the garage... but its going to get hot soon, need a fan or small ac well. Haha

[62PYRO]

In spite of the things going on for me right now I made a little progress.Rear bumper is done.Still not the best brazing but,it'll do for now.
Also,got some bars added to the slider plates.Did a much better job with the brazing on these after asking warpig for some advice.I'm still getting used to the oxy/mapp setup but,I think there may be some hope for me yet.
Still need to sandblast,file and,get everything painted.

[62PYRO]

Almost forgot.
Not really wanting a roller fairlead,I designed a Hawse one to fit but,after getting MTHead to cut me a couple,not sure I'm happy with this version.I think the slot for the line is too big so,I'm going to do a 2nd version that will have a smaller slot.
As the old saying goes,"It looked good on paper".
Once I get the newer version done,the plan is to radius the opening for a smoother look.

[62PYRO]

Small update,
Got the new fairleads done.Hard to tell from the pic but,the slot has a .047 radius.If I ever make myself a new one,I'm planning on a .062 radius.Just didn't have a cutter.Would have got a closer up pic to show the details more but,for some reason,my camera isn't cooperating.
Also got the sliders mounted (temporarily) and started some tube work.The plan to start,is an interior cage that will end up tying into the bumper mounts.
Did get the rear bumper done but,got sidetracked and haven't mounted it yet.Will get a pic once I do.

[62PYRO]

A little more progress.Starting to look like a cage.
And yes,I know there's poop on it.

[Highmark]

At least it's cute poop! Looks awesome man - I liked that fairlead.

[OGXXXOG]

love this build

[fr8cture]

very cool build. I really like that fairlead. Much better than stock. Any way I could get one?

[62PYRO]

Originally Posted by fr8cture

very cool build. I really like that fairlead. Much better than stock. Any way I could get one?

Thanks.I can give you one of the original ones if you want to pay shipping.The slot isn't radiused on them since I didn't plan on using them.



Even more progress.I better slow down or I'll ruin my reputation.
The top,center bar has a slight radius up at the back so it sits level with the halo.
I may have to redo one of the joints on the rear,horizontal bar but I won't be sure until I sandblast it tomorrow at work.I'm still getting re-used to brazing.
Now I just need to add some diagonal door bars and I can bolt it back on to see how bad I did.

[STANG KILLA SS]

digging the straight center bars. something different.

[62PYRO]

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

digging the straight center bars. something easy for a rookie like you.

Fixed it for you.

Thanks.

[62PYRO]

Got the door bars in and some filing done.I'll take it to work Tuesday so I can sandblast it and,get some primer on it.Then I can see if it's ready for paint or,if it needs a little more cleanup.
After some measuring,I've found that it's a little off in a couple spots but,I can live with it.Figure it's a WHOLE lot better than my last attempt at a tuber.

[62PYRO]

Primed and painted.Will get it mounted tomorrow.
I seem to be getting closer all the time.

[fr8cture]

Originally Posted by 62PYRO

Thanks.I can give you one of the original ones if you want to pay shipping.The slot isn't radiused on them since I didn't plan on using them.

Sure, I'm not too pickey. PM incoming. Also tube work looking great.

[hotwheels000]

Looks great pat team slow ass is better than team 1/2 assed

[62PYRO]

Cage is mounted and,actually fits right.
Seems like a lot of work for something a lot of people won't even notice. Oh well.It gave me some practice and,a good starting point for taking the cagework further in the future.
Also got the rear bumper halfway mounted.I need to find the right size drill for tapping where the nubs are on the rear crossmember.
Now I need to get the right length screws for the rear links and,to refill the shocks.I think the cap came loose when trying to adjust ride height.Either that or,like a 1:1,it's a little front heavy.
I also need to do a few things to the frontend now.I need to make a bent panhard bar.Where the frontend sits,it hits on the bracket.Also could use a slightly longer servo arm.The screw hits on the tie rod.
It's always something.

[chino63]

Damn Pat, this thing is so clean!

That body is on my list of mandatory builds. After seeing Tim's at SWSC, I really have an itch to get one.

Looking forward to the next update.

[STANG KILLA SS]

your working way too fast Pat.
theres more work done in the last page, than ive seen you do in the last 5 years

[62PYRO]

Originally Posted by chino63

Damn Pat, this thing is so clean!

That body is on my list of mandatory builds. After seeing Tim's at SWSC, I really have an itch to get one.

Looking forward to the next update.

Thanks.I find it amazing how a body can motivate me this much.

Originally Posted by STANG KILLA SS

your working way too fast Pat.
theres more work done in the last page, than ive seen you do in the last 5 years

[Maccas66]

Great job on the 66` Pyro, will there be a video of it?
the `61/66 F100`s are called Slicks and rightly so!...