Sometimes things go well - happy to share (:

[Machspeed]

As quoted above, "that is a very nice truck". It's one of my favorites on our forum here too! As I recall, you were thinking about selling it. I'm glad you got to keep it.  

[LARIAT 85]

Gsmblue wrote

That wheel/tire combo is such a good look!

I didn’t realize the clear side marker lenses were a stock item at one time. I think those would look real nice on my dually.

No, not the side marker lenses.  They were always amber.

The front turn signal lenses under the headlights is what I am referring to.  For the 1980 models, the lenses were white/clear with amber bulbs:

[BigBrother-84]

66gtk wrote

Thanks guys.  I feel blessed this truck starts well and runs fairly good now.

I simply LOVE that truck!
When choosing at the color for restoration, I hesitated between that blue and red.  Finally opted to reproduce the 1984 sales brochure, red.
Very nice!

Big Brother starts same way.  Usually started once a month, to tow the manure trailer.  One slow full pedal depress to the floor, then starter. 3-4 seconds, and ignition goes.
During winter cold months (sometimes VERY cold here), it happens that, after ignition, the motor stalls.  Again, full pedal to floor to ensure the choke is closed, than restart.  Never have to do a third time.  This very cold "start/stall" never happens in warmer days.

[BigBrother-84]

I'm curious... This full black grill was factory installed?
I used to see chrome/gray and chrome/black ones, not sure about the completely black one.

Anyway, very nice!

[66gtk]

I painted the factory argent grille black.  I also masked and painted the inside of the headlight bezels black while I was at it.