September 12, 2008 - 1958 FARGO Sweptside in its original colors....original colors of Sahara Beige and Cuban Red. Pictured at its first show in Elko, NV. Still a few details to complete such as headliner, dashboard knobs and interior door handles.
| The truck won "Best Stock 2wd Truck - 1950-1973".
| January 2009 - Tailgate letters painted.
| January 2009 - Hubcap centers painted.
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| | | Roof top antenna for factory original cab roof top mounted Model 700 radio. These totally correct reproduction antennas are offered by Eric Bannerman on Ebay.... his user ID is: townwagon
I must say they are excellent workmanship.
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The interior material is as close as we could get to the original.
| | September 7, 2008 - Chris (middle son), showing his pride in our Fargo that is just about ready to go to the Gambler's Run in Elko NV this coming weekend.
| September 7, 2008 - Chris (middle son), showing his pride in our Fargo that is just about ready to go to the Gambler's Run in Elko NV this coming weekend.
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September 7, 2008 - Chris (middle son), showing his pride in our Fargo that is just about ready to go to the Gambler's Run in Elko NV this coming weekend.
| September 7, 2008 - More trim and stainless installed.
| September 1, 2008 - New REPRO tailgate latch handle and slam latch installed.
| September 1, 2008 - Upper chrome and stainless trim attached on rear fenders. Awaiting additional trim clips for the lower trim.
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September 1, 2008 - Upper chrome and stainless trim attached on rear fenders. Awaiting additional trim clips for the lower trim.
| September 1, 2008 - Newly re-anodized hood side trim and NOS "100" emblems now installed.
| September 1, 2008 - New REPRO hood ornament and newly rechromed hood letters now installed.
| September 1, 2008 - Headlight surrounds and NOS stainless trim now installed.
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August 30, 2008 - Back to work on the 58 FARGO from Minot, ND. Now cut and buffed and intalling the wiring harness, bumpers, lights and chrome. Full front view with bumper guards clearly visible. The stainless trim around the headlights will be installed tomorrow. We are trying to finish this truck to take to a car show Sept 12th.
| August 30, 2008 - Back to work on the 58 FARGO from Minot, ND. Now cut and buffed and intalling the wiring harness, bumpers, lights and chrome. Awaiting installation of the stainless fender trims and badges.
| August 30, 2008 - Back to work on the 58 FARGO from Minot, ND. Now cut and buffed and intalling the wiring harness, bumpers, lights and chrome. Now with the surrounds installed.
| August 30, 2008 - Back to work on the 58 FARGO from Minot, ND. Now cut and buffed and intalling the wiring harness, bumpers, lights and chrome. Here are the restored headlight pods before putting on the surrounds.
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June 15, 2008 - Hood mounted and trial fit of wheel trim rings and hubcap.
| June 15, 2008 - Hood mounted along with upper and lower grille pieces.
| December 2, 2007 - Front clip now mounted and ready for alignment and adjustment of door.
| December 2, 2007 - Front clip now mounted and ready for alignment and adjustment of door.
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December 2, 2007 - Front clip now mounted and ready for alignment and adjustment of door.
| December 2, 2007 - Front clip now mounted and ready for alignment and adjustment of door.
| December 2, 2007 - Front clip now mounted and ready for alignment and adjustment of door.
| December 2, 2007 - Front clip now mounted and ready for alignment and adjustment of door.
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December 2, 2007 - Front clip now mounted and ready for alignment and adjustment of door. Checking and adjusting fit of stainless trip on fenders and doors.
| December 2, 2007 - Front clip now mounted and ready for alignment and adjustment of door. Checking and adjusting fit of stainless trip on fenders and doors.
| November 28, 2007 - Newly installed steering column in Sandlewood color. Steering wheel is being restored and painted in same color.
| November 26, 2007 - Some of the new detail items on hand for the final phase of assembly. New reproduction dashboard knobs in correct Sandlewood color with black letters.
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