Filling the Master Cylinder

Because of miscommunication between management of the body shop and the workers, the floor of the cab was covered with sheetmetal and no access nor mounting holes were drilled.

I assure you that there are holes now! An aluminum foil "funnel" was used to fill the master cylinder with brake fluid to prevent spillage.

Also notice that other holes were made for the parking brake assembly and mounting bolt. As other holes are discovered to be needed, they will also be provided.

An Empty Feeling!

For the first time since April 23, 2007 the truck is not occupying space in the garage. It has been sent via AAA flatbed truck to the Maaco shop in Albany, NY. There are a few issues with the paint that need to be corrected.....issues that were discovered after being up close and personal with for the past 9 months!


The motor is on the stand and waiting to be installed as soon as the truck returns. The only remaining original parts of the motor are the 1966 Ford Falcon 200 C.I.D. block, connecting rods and crank. The head is a replacement from a 1967.


The block was boiled, decked and bored. The crank was ground and polished. The head was given a three angle valve job with all new components except for the rocker shaft and rockers.