With the military vehicle show coming up on January 24-25, we have been busy, busy busy! In the interim since my last post we've accomplished the following:
Followed up on the status of the tires I purchased in Australia. They're still in Oz........
Wired all the lights to the switches. All lit up when the proper switch was pulled!
Wired all the original gauges. Used Runtz voltage reducers for three but will need to have the 6 volt voltage guage converted to use with the 12-volt system we've installed. All work!
Although I have a replacement speedometer cable that will work with the original speedometer we'll need to take it to a specialty shop for installation of the correct gear and calibration. I did purchased a new face from Mac's and had it installed.
As an aside, we did not need to install a fuse panel as each switch (purchased from NAPA) has it's own fuse and the turn signal has an in-line one. (By the way, I'm stuck with the knobs that came with the switches. I haven't been able to find any original style that thread onto the switch shafts.)
Hooked up the choke. It seems that my flathead is a bit tempermental when it's the least bit cold!
Took the gas tank, plank and cover panel over to a friend's store and he steel banded all together. Put gas in the tank and it didn't leak!
Bob welded up copies of the outside rear view mirror bracket arm. I did get one with the truck but it was a bit trashed. Purchased a pair of rectangular mirrors from NAPA that will work well. They're approximately 5" by 7", larger than the originals which were approximately 3" by 5", but have a better field of view. Should make the truck safer to drive here in left-hand-drive country!
Bob also fabricated a battery box based on the plans of a MLU Forum thread covering same. Thanks to all who contributed to that thread!
Today we installed the bottom rear cab panel and the doors. That panel sure did go on faster than it came off!
All the new parts have been delivered to the painter and all, along with the windshield and roof/rear window group should be back this coming Tuesday.
Monday I'm taking the voltage gauge to have it converted to 12 volt and to pick up a control rod for the throttle.
It's really coming together!
Regards,
Jim