Project Farm Truck Resurrection (56K Warning)

Old Sep 4, 2008 | 10:58 PM
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Project Farm Truck Resurrection (56K Warning)

A buddy of mine brought me his truck that he's wanting to sell. It's been a farm truck for the last 3 years that he's had it. I know it's never been hand washed or waxed in the time that he has had it.
If it was just some random person I'd have turned it down but he gives me pretty much free reign of his land during dove and pheasant season so I told him I'd work it over. He just said "Do your thing. It's yours till it's done." lol

Far from perfect. I'm not able to make a silk purse out of a sows ear like some of you can but I was pleasantly pleased with the outcome.

I'll try to group them in befores and afters.







 
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 11:00 PM
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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Old Sep 4, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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looks good so far

by the way how did you clean up the engine bay??
mine is getting pretty bad and you did a good job cleaning that one up
 
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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Dang good job. Looks great!
 
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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That's an incredible difference. How long did it take you?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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Looks Great, but why didn't you clean off the pedals?
 
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewc_11890
Looks Great, but why didn't you clean off the pedals?
Other than the pedals, excellent work!

I bet he has the nicest farm truck in town.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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Other than the pedals, excellent work!

I bet he has the nicest farm truck in town.
Dang! You're persnickity!
 
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by andrewc_11890
Looks Great, but why didn't you clean off the pedals?
Kinda goofy I know but it's a personal policy that I don't touch the pedals. I offer supplies for the owner to clean them but I don't want to be held accountable for someone's foot slipping off a clean pedal. Same reason I don't do anything but wipe dirt off the steering wheel. Most people take it at face value and actually appreciate me looking after their safety.

Worked on it off and on for about a week but was teaching and hunting too during that week.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Great job bringing it back to life
 
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 06:29 PM
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Dang! You're persnickity!
Just OCD, but thanks.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Great job. That truck looks amazing!

And a farm truck with subs! I like.
 
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Old Sep 5, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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You didn't clean it, you stole a truck that looked like the clean original!
 
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