Fiori1010

That I have understand but it needs everything, hood fenders floors can corners entire bed etc... Once I started to take it apart it got worse and worse. I might have to call it quits for this project 😕

Jhabke2

Suggest you find a more rust free donor. You can build it to look the same and your family will recognize the effort !!!!

Fiori1010

I've been hard at work removing and repairing all the rust, but I'm starting to get my suspension lost going. I want to level the front but some
Say 1.5" to level and others say 2". Which one is it please?

Chris_1

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Just a suggestion, but as far as you're going with the truck, a cab swap isn't that much work once you get some of the basics like the hood and fenders off. Around here (Ontario salt belt - lots of rusty trucks) a really clean cab will sell for $500.
If you're willing to do the swap, that can be cheaper than all the patch panels and welding supplies and bodywork material. And the cab isn't patched.
Just a consideration.

Fiori1010

I thought of the that as well, I just never checked with NY law if a cab swap is allowed. As of right now the cab needs the left floor and rocker and both cab corners.

I still need a box, fenders, doors and a hood 🙃

Manuellabour247

Following. And most states will allow a cab swap, but the title goes with the cab. They might classify it as a clone, but it'll still be the same truck.

Fiori1010

As far as the cab I think I will attempt the repairs first because the rest of the cab is pretty solid. The body parts will be the last part of this project so I have been actively searching my local Craigslist to find a rust free donor. But being from Long Island NY I've come to realize that it is very difficult.

As of now I'm tackling sections at a time then moving on to the next. I have the bed disconnected and in the process of sanding the rusty frame and then painting it. Once it's painted a new suspension and fuel system.

Since the wife will be driving it as well she didn't want a huge lift, but I never measured the height difference to see what it will take to level it.

I need to download the pictures off the camera so I can update you all on the progress I will try to take some with my phone later as well

Fiori1010

I finally got the nasty fuel tank removed but now I have an issue. I went to order a new tank and sending unit but I cannot find one for a 1986 4.9?? Is there another year tank and sending unit I can use?

Manuellabour247

Have you looked at Rock Auto? You can look in a parts manual to find the part number, then see what else will fit

Fiori1010

When I checked Rockauto they list no Fuel sending unit for a 1986 4.9, I wonder if it was a one year difference?