Ken’s Peacock Blue ‘62

[Stakebed]

Merry Christmas OWF
GettIng a little garage work done in between holiday stuff so thought I’d update with a few pics . Front axle swap is complete with new shackles and bushings .

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The rear shackles were broken and had caused quite a bit of wear on the bushings so decided to just replace the whole set while I was at it .
Swapped out a few heavily worn spring bolts as well .

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Next up - finish painting the frame and rear axle and put on the new shocks Santa is bringing me

Does Santa read this forum?

 

[tiretrx]

Nicely done, Ken.............always appreciate your updates.

 

[54 wagon ken]

Nicely done, Ken.............always appreciate your updates.

Thanks Ellis ! This build is a first for me and updates are slow as molasses but its been fun and I'm learning on the fly !

 

[54 wagon ken]

Replaced all the spring shackles and bushings . Finished painting the frame and cleaned up the spray booth
This is probably the prettiest this running gear will ever be again so I took some glamour shots



and a before shot...



Now to put her back together

 

[KA8UDS]

That is a hellava improvement. Nice work.

 

[scramboleer]

Wow Ken. That’s outstanding.

 

[scramboleer]

BTW, the Tornado looks great!

 

[Stakebed]

Mmmmm, me likey.

 

[tiretrx]

Whew, that puppy is lookin' sharp. Real sharp. Nicely done, Ken.

 

[Stakebed]

Are the wheels painted light blue, Ken, or is that a reflection?

 

[54 wagon ken]

Are the wheels painted light blue, Ken, or is that a reflection?

Wheels are powder coated white Joe . They do look light blue now that you mention it .

 

[Stakebed]

Wheels are powder coated white Joe . They do look light blue now that you mention it .

It's an attractive hue.

 

[Tilatobawillys]

Amazing to see the transformation from those beginning pictures Ken. Really love that shined up Tornado valve cover and the OWF shifter knob.

Been awhile since I have seen Maxxis tires on anything either...

 

[Stakebed]

@54 wagon ken, I agree with everyone. Your chassis is just too pretty. You're gonna have to leave the body off. Sorry bro.

 

[54 wagon ken]

Amazing to see the transformation from those beginning pictures Ken. Really love that shined up Tornado valve cover and the OWF shifter knob.

Been awhile since I have seen Maxxis tires on anything either...

Thanks Dale and good eye on the shifter knob . Broke that thing out for the photo shoot and it’s back in the velvet bag it came in .
These tires are about as big as you can fit on these original truck rims 285/75R16

 

[59WillysWagonAZ]

Looks awesome!

 

[54 wagon ken]

Removed the bed from my parts truck today . Hopefully the fuel tank checks out .

 

[Stakebed]

Your neighbors must love you Ken.

 

[Gojeep]

Looking great there mate.

 

[54 wagon ken]

Progress has been a bit slow lately but I did take a road trip last weekend to pick up a spare
230 Tornado from fellow OWF member @mtn4wheeler in the beautiful Pacific Northwest.
Long haul but I managed to stop at one of my fishing holes along the way .



Thanks Marty for holding it for me until after duck season