Project Status
Below are the items that are currently being worked on (or at least thought about). All of the bold items are completed.
Frame work
- Rust removal and paint entire frame
- Front frame (Progress Shots)
- Rear frame
- Under cab
- Front frame (Progress Shots)
- Conversion of front brakes to disc (Front disc brake conversion) (Later changed to Mustang II)
- Rust removal and paint of front axle and components (Progress Shots)
- Brake line installation
- Brake bleeding and functionality testing
- Proportioning valve swap
- Complete re-wire of electrical
- Gauge/Instrument panel modification and functionality testing
- Radio installation
Body
- step side painting/rust removal
- Removal of all body panels
- Removal of all cab interior parts
- Removal of doors and door parts
- Replacement of cab bushings
- Removal of glass
- Rust removal and primer paint for all body elements
- Top coat paint for all body elements
- Floor paint with lizard skin/dynamat (for sound/heat proofing)
- Acquisition of new seats (Tahoe/Avalanche/Escalade Pilot Seats)
- Interior seat, paneling, overhead lining, and firewall – upholstery and install
- Carpet installation
Drivetran swap
- Transmission installation
- Engine installation
- Engine and transmission functionality testing
- Possible firewall modification (NO FW mod needed)
- Drive shaft modification and installation
- Shift kit installation
- Radiator installation
- Engine components installation
- Ignition modification and installation
Rear End Swap
- Acquire donor rear end (2001 Ford Explorer w/ rear disc brakes)
- Old rear end removal
- Acquire spring perches that will fit 1950 International springs
- Spring perch installation
- Gear installation (Ring and Pinion and limited slip)
Steering
- Component rust removal and painting
- Acquire donor power steering box (1971 Travelall)
- Power steering box installation
- Modification of components to work with power steering
- New steering wheel installation
Post Restore Odds and Ends
- Hub cap replacement
- Tire replacement (white walls)
- Heater core fixed and operational
- Alignment
- Wood bed/Tonneau cover installation
- Rear brake/turning light acquisition and installation
- Spare tire mount restore and installation
The Triple Diamond 
