My M1028 Project

[MesaDuskH1]

Here are a few pictures of my project M1028, I have a lot of plans for the truck.

 

[MesaDuskH1]

This how it looks now. My plan is to paint it this coming summer.

 

[rtk]

Very nice job , That is differently the way to go . The body work on the original parts would have been a killer . Did you clean up the frame while you had the body off ? looks like a very complete 1028 . good luck . bob k

 

[MesaDuskH1]

Thanks rtk. I just pressure washed the frame for now, I will take the bed back off to paint this summer. The truck only had 13,800 miles on it.

 

[Sharecropper]

Seeing your truck apart brings back memories of my M1028 rebuild. My project started as a simple hood replacement but quickly spiraled out of control into a complete frame-up rebuild and restoration over a 3-year period. Let me know if I can provide any armchair assistance.

Git 'er done.

 

[MesaDuskH1]

Sharecropper I have read the thread on your build and it is very impressive. I have gotten a lot of ideas from your build. I want my truck to be stock but I would like to put a winch on it and paint it back green. That will probably be as far as I go with it. I wanted the truck to use around the house and for hunting trips with my son. Here is a picture from our first trip. He shot it, cleaned it and I cooked it for him. I would only let him kill one until I knew he would eat it. He didn't get him a deer this year but he is ready for next season.

 

[rtk]

!3,000 miles , that is a keeper for sure . A nice coat of "383" green would look good on your ride .

 

[IdahoPlowboy]

It is good to see you saved one from the scrappers.

 

[roveroverme]

Seeing your truck apart brings back memories of my M1028 rebuild. My project started as a simple hood replacement but quickly spiraled out of control into a complete frame-up rebuild and restoration over a 3-year period. Let me know if I can provide any armchair assistance.

Git 'er done.

talking about 'mission creep'

 

[MesaDuskH1]

Here are a few pictures of my winch install, thanks to Combat Jump for the idea.

 

[MesaDuskH1]

Also added a camper top

 

[combat jump]

Here are a few pictures of my winch install, thanks to Combat Jump for the idea.View attachment 529490View attachment 529489

Looks very clean, Mesa!