73 Marti Update

Got some pictures today of the 73 and her rusted floor and paint. Found over spray on pass. door label so I think an origanl sample that is good may be impossible. Still haven't heard from Marti, will try them tomorrow on phone. Chime in on what you think!

 

Place on hood where tach was mounted, I removed to store.

 

Mice enjoyed the seats while she was in the field, but spring are great!

 

Boy she needs a lot of work...….

 

But damn, the more I pull the cover back and tinker with her the more I think I'm falling in love with it. I'm not even paying any attention to my Galaxies!

 

Folks absorb the pics, just got a service call in so someones ass is cold. Will be back later!

 

Floors will keep you busy, but lovin' that grille.

 

BB Yea, its different. Got a friend in Raleigh(NC) that works at a company that gold and chrome plates circuit boards.He think he canchromeplate it for me. I was thinking about putting the factory grille back but it is kinda cool.

 

That's what I'm enjoying about this site, you guys see thing that are so interesting that I am totally ignorate to.

 

thats a good long winter job ,lots of rotten floor , but its fixable with out a doubt, it can be saved

 

Thats good to hear from an expert, I was worried with the passenger side rusted out so far up towards the dash and the crack up the tunnel to the shifter. Glad the driver side in better condtion.

 

Thanks 79 RancheroGT, I plan to pass that on to Scott @ Marti. Hope he can run down color from that info.

 

I am no expert,but thanks I just understand the structure , the passenger side is rotted to your torque box ,body mount as mine was on the drivers side see all fixed
there are three pieces of metal that come in contact in that spot at the body mount ,i used 16 gauge metal

 

Ill have to look at my 73 stamp date on door.Was assembled 11/72.Must of had a lot of panels left over.

 

Wow!

Nice job, I would gladly take that work.

 

Going to give that a shot.

 

Spoke to Scott @ Marti report few minutes ago, he is having no luck with the special order info for my Ranchero. Appears to be no info he has access to from Ford on that order. 79RancheroGT I mentioned your suggestion of the last four number in DSO, he still had nothing. I appreciate the info though, not going to quit yet. Putting report on hold until I can remove a few thing in the truck, maybe find an area of good sample paint. He did say all I need is an intact piece about the size of a dime, not 2" square.