Speakers mounted

Got the speakers installed in the storage box lid behind the seat. Took it all apart and painted it the same white as the inside of the cab. It will all get covered later when the upholstery gets done. Got it all back together now. Will put the speakers back in and wire them after the truck is painted.
Speaking of upholstery, Have a guy in my Friday Car Guys group that does upholstery. Will go see him in the next couple of weeks to get the seat done. I finally think I have decided to go with a saddle brown upholstery. I like the color and think it will look good in this cab. I would ask you what do you think, but, in this case, I'll go with what I think.

Battery and storage box

Got the storage box done except it still needs painting.  Looks like I will put the battery in the passenger side of the box. I mocked up a cardboard box about the size of a battery and it fits just fine. I think that will be a better place for it and easily accessible. I'm going to put an Optima Red Top battery in it so there should be no fume problem in the cab. I will run the cables through the cab floor and forward in the frame to the engine compartment.
I also decided I didn't want the radio behind the seat in the storage box lid.  Just too hard to get to while your driving.  Therefore , I made a bracket and hung it below and in the middle of the dash. The new radio wont fit in the old hole without major changes, and the dash is already primed, so will use the new blank off panels back in there spot.  I think I will put the speakers in the storage box lid. Need to work on that tomorrow.
Lots of rain this week. The corn is growing fast.

Front Fender Filler Pieces

Finally crawled under the truck and installed to two small filler pieces between the back of the front fenders and the running boards. Had to drill three holes in each piece and cut some of the metal off that was overhanging and not needed. Wasn't to bad of a job.
Next, I need to build the box behind the seat that will house the battery and possibly the radio system.

Seat Work

Took some trim pieces that need re-chroming to Quincy yesterday. Took them to Precision Plating. Old fella Named Bill (about my age) owns and runs the place. Heard good reviews about the place. Very interesting guy. You wouldn't believe all the different stuff they plate. Looks like 5 to 6 weeks lead time. Will take a picture when I get them back.
Meanwhile, been working on the seat springs. Took a while to get both the seat and back stripped of the cover and batting underneath. Found 5 broken springs. Ground a trough in some 1/4 inch bolts about 2 inches long and used them to strengthen the welds.  Sandblasted both seat and back. Then a coat of primer and a coat of metallic silver paint. None of it will be seen later after it is reupholstered. Ran out of paint, so have to finish painting the back springs. Then The back springs need to be reattached to the back frame.
Now I have to go tackle those two small filler pieces between the rear of the front fender and the running board. Been procrastinating on that as it is on the floor, on the back work. Shouldn't take too long hopefully.

Seat Frame Repair

Took the seat frame all apart and sandblasted it. Primed it and shot it with a metallic silver coat of paint. Hope that will blend in with the colors later. Will take the burlap off the back springs and clean them up next. Then I will attack the seat bottom.

Spring busy

When the weather changes for the better, you have to multi-task. Lawns mowed, garden is plowed and planted. Canoe is fixed and waxed. Trailer is ready for the canoe and Kayak. Harley is ready for next weeks "Old Dogs on Hogs" Ride.
I did get some things done on the F1 in the interim. Installed the steering column to check if the new wheels and tires will fit on the front. Don't have the tires yet, but soon I hope. The rollers I have on it now fit fine and are 28 inch in diameter. The new wheels and tires will have the same diameter and offset. Should fit fine. Also mounted the stainless running board steps.
Was going to put the bench seat back in to see how much room I will have behind it now that the gas tank has been reposition under the bed. Found the drivers side of the mounting hardware was all broken down. Took the frame and seat apart and worked it back in shape with a hammer and a little welding and grinding. The two mounting sides are in primer now and still have to sandblast the frame and prime it. Looking to mount the stereo system and battery behind the seat.
Harley ride to Texas and Louisiana starts next week. Looks like we may be riding in the rain again.
(But who cares.)