Ford Blitz Restoration/Rebuild

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Tony

I know you are going to do this but, after my experience, thought it would good to post a general reminder to anyone reassembling a vehicle.

Remember the cable and tubing clips, to keep them routed where you want them routed. Don't forget the speedometer cable. I now install them as I install the wire, tube, etc.

In my hurry to drive my Pat 12 years ago I didn't get all of the clips installed, in particularity the speedometer cable. Which decided to shift, shorted out to the brake switch hot lead. The speedometer cable got hot and melted through the insulation of the battery lead to the starter. Then the whole mess got hot destroyed a two foot section of the main harness just above. Then to add insult to injury the whole mess tried to burn through the rubber fuel line above that. Fortunately I smelled something burning and disconnected the battery and disconnected the fuel line. Truck was parked in the shop at the time with the other two trucks.

The truck is really looking good, what more can you say it will be a factory fresh CMP when your done. Many happy years of driving to come.

Cheers Phil