My 1971 Calypso Coral Project

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My 1971 Calypso Coral Project

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Here's my project:
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Got the Bed off and rear end removed.
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Good start to what looks like a solid truck. It is amazing how many trucks are out there, and how many are being restored.
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Got the fromt clip removed
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may yours go back together faster than mine has
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Why did you cut the bed rails?
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:yt: Totally missed that first time I looked at this thread.
Good eye Bobby.
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basketcase0302 wrote::yt: Totally missed that first time I looked at this thread.
Good eye Bobby.
:yt: Dont look so closly at my work, you may notice something I was trying to hide!!! :roll:
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BobbyFord wrote:Why did you cut the bed rails?
Bolt heads were completely rusted away. I'm going with a different style bed flooring anyways.
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Cabs been removed.

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Re: My 1971 Calypso Coral Project

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What's the quickest way to remove the front cap like that?
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71F100SportCustom wrote:
BobbyFord wrote:Why did you cut the bed rails?
Bolt heads were completely rusted away. I'm going with a different style bed flooring anyways.
I see.
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That didn't take long.
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Re: My 1971 Calypso Coral Project

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max03 wrote:What's the quickest way to remove the front cap like that?
Disconnect wiring, unbolt inner fenders from cab along with rubber straps half way down inner fender, unbolt core support from frame, and pull entire front end off.
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Re: My 1971 Calypso Coral Project

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easy enough, thanks hopefully i can get mine removed as soon as the ground dries.. its been raining here in ark on and off the past week and a half
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Re: My 1971 Calypso Coral Project

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I'm aure I might have missed a bolt or two, but those's are the major ones that need to be removed.

Been raining down here too...
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