so this is the day i picked her up
1989 D250, 5.9 cummins w/ unknown mileage (supposedly has 10K since its been gone through, as well as the trans) 727 3 speed, NP205 tcase, 3.07 D61/71 combo
to say this thing runs like a top is an understatement. PO was on leave for 10+ days when met him at his house in jacksonville. turned the key on and bumped it, and by bump i mean .5 second, and she was up and running. idled perfectly and the 4" straight pipe sounds amazing.
after pulling the mat out of the bed (it was raining when i bought it, so i couldn't snoop like i wanted), this was the best fix for the bed. hahah
frame was in amazing condition. zero rot anywhere. only minimal surface collection and it was mostly dirt..
pressure washed, scuffed and painted the frame, along with the bones of the flatbed that would soon take shape, with a new set of shoes (old BFGs were worn unevenly and badly out of balance. rode like crap) 285 75r16 terra grapplers fixed that
also has a set of donor doors from an '87 D150 with perfect panels and functioning windows, along with an immaculate bench seat from the same truck
material for bed.. pulled out of the woods at my parents house.
and coming back from the mill..
planed, jointed, routed and ready to be fumigated.
headache rack and fill neck
fitting the oak slabs on the bed and headache rack
jockey box manipulation to fit under bed, between cab and rear tires
more fun
notched to fit around front position rear spring hanger
rustoleum semi gloss professional..
test fitting..
mounted
5th wheel plate and OBA tank (seen from under the bed/rear)
Viair 100% duty cycle mounted in passenger jockey box
new bed mocked up. lots more holes to be drilled and self tapping deck bolts to be put in place. hahah
finished bed and headache rack