Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Private_collector]

Got the rear springs off my parts donor truck on Sunday. While each set had the overrider leaves, they weren't directly bolted to the main stack. That truck didn't have the overrider bump brackets when I bought it, but I think there is a full set amongst the parts that came with the truck being restored. The resto. truck does not have the holes drilled in the chassis, to take the brackets. Not counting the overrider, the main leaf set contains 10 leaves per side. There are 4 each in the other stacks. The U bolts and nuts came undone (eventually) without damage, but as we have a springworks in town, I hope to buy a new set for the final reassembly. The shackle pins/bolts were in a surprisingly good condition. I could probably have use some or all of these again, but you can't beat brand new. A full set of those, and locking pins are en route from USA.

Two packets of wiring clips arrived yesterday. These were to replace the previously bought ones, which of course, were immediately discovered once the order was placed for the second time. Total number of clips on hand is now approx 42! I should have sufficient quantity to place a clip every 3 inches, and still run the wiring around the truck a dozen times. The clips have a pair of nasty little teeth on the under side. I'm thinking of the best way to install these without scratching the paint badly. I have a cunning plan!

If I get the time today, I will call Vintage Wiring down south, to order a new wiring loom. They carry a pattern for F60S, but as mine is now a bit more 'S' than it once was, we should be able to get correct length for rear wiring, by agreeing on a reference point that I can then measure aft from. Also want them to include provision for a second brake light. I know it originally had just the one, but having one on each side might offer a little more safety from being rear ended. There's a lot of moron drivers out there. I don't want them writing off their car by scratching the paint off my pintle.