The Restoration
Jul, 2013
OK, so let's see
what we've got.
Dr. Terry has brought The Ford into the operating theater, and is now analyzing the situation
Feb, 2014
Restored engine
meets restored frame!
The transfer case is back, rebuilt, restored, and breathtaking.
The boys come to
inspect the progress.
A wonderful visit to see how the Ford was progressing.
Larry, Pete, Eric and Scott anticipate great things.
Tom and Scott discuss logistics.
"Hang on -- Liz just texted me another photo!"
The Team of Terry and Tom pose next to their impressive handiwork.
July, 2014
Cab and frame, meet bed!
Details, details, details.
There is so much beauty in the small bits that are being restored - that door latch, the transfer case, the U-joints...
Oct, 2014
Scott, Blake, and Larry
meet to review the progress.
The focus is now on the cab and then engine compartment.
The decorative elements are done and anxious to be back where they belong as well.
Feb, 2015
The PTO Winch is restored!
This winch pulled us out of a lot of problems in the early years. During the floods of 1984, we were pulling cars out of ditches all over Davis. We used it to hoist a pig for our annual Polynesian Pleasure Party, and now the winch looks brand new.
You could operate the winch from either the cab or right up front.
Jan, 2015
Happy New Year!
This really has nothing to do with the truck. It seems to be a shameless promotion for OnCam. I certainly won't cave in and post something so obviously gratuitous.
Jul, 2015
Getting it right:
Research, research, research!
Tom and Terry found the original manuals and description of the truck so we could make sure to get the interior 100% original, as it if rolled off the assembly line in 1966. Not an easy task to be sure.
The Air-Conditioner
One of the huge challenges was to find a new, in-the-box, original air-conditioner unit that was build in 1966 and would have been installed back then as optional equipment. Living in Arizona, having air is a must. Finding the unit took a tremendous amount of effort (and money), but Terry succeeded!
Aug, 2015
The fabric poses the biggest challenge of the project!
Finding the original fabric proved the greatest challenge. Terry found the original mill that made the fabric back in 1966. We then commissioned them to make a bolt of the fabric for us from that original design on the original mill!
We were also able to find the original vinyl and the Ford logo to stamp into the vinyl.
It took fourteen months, however, from the time we found the fabric, stamp, and vinyl, to the time we received the fabric in order to finish the two bench seats!
Dec, 2015
Final assembly.
The details are being attended to with care, and the Ford is really starting to take shape. The finish line is close!
Terry is amazing. He writes:
"Just a quick update. The grille is done and in, the seats are done and here, I think all the interior trim has been polished, and I found the only set of door pockets in the country."
Mar, 2016
The day we've been waiting for:
The truck is finished!
The moment we've all been waiting for has arrived – the truck is finally complete! We are as excited as little girls.
We drive to Scottsdale, where the entire crew will have the opportunity to witness the glorious rebirth of our beloved Ford.
An unforgettable experience!
