New to me j3000 from NC

[Baileyrx]

Hello All,

Just picked up a 65 or 66 j3000. Will be working on it through to summer.

It’s name is Mater, as in Tow-Mater

Pics and updates to follow

[44BZ]

Cool! What motor is in it?

[Baileyrx]

6cyl 3spd. Trying to figure out pictures right now

[miracleed]

welcome!

[rang-a-stang]

Super! We all love the Gladiators! Looking forward to seeing it come together! Plans?

[mud89]

Great, i got a J200
6cyl=230ci Tornado => '65
6cyl=232ci AMC => '66

[Baileyrx]

[Baileyrx]

[Baileyrx]

[Baileyrx]

[Baileyrx]

Out of order, but
Bath time

As I bought her

Naming. Mater


As it sits now...

[SOLSAKS]

already looking a lot better !!!

little effort goes a long ways

love the eyeballs and teeth to mimic tow mater

it was already "mater red" when you got it, haha.

you will get more looks as is

than a new 60 grand truck would.

and you are a lot cooler in it !!!

dave in NC

[Baileyrx]

Thanks. Lots of work to do. Floor boards are cut out, with new sheet metal waiting to be welded in. Trunk bed concept taking shape. You will recognize my inspiration as things progress. My neighbor did a proof of concept test cut, looks wicked...

[Baileyrx]

[Baileyrx]

Laser cut. Super clean... cnc...

And yes, there will be more available if there is interest