C8 progress in Texas

[aj.lec]

Looking good David

[David DeWeese]

Hi,
Another productive weekend as I was able to straighten the front bumper and the "D" ring tow hooks were freed up and installed. A major part of the cab assembly was also put back in place for good. Drivetrain received a new clutch and transmission went in for last time. Fit floor plates to check how new transmission would fit. Only a minor trim on the rear and one side is needed for clearance.
Sorted through my engine cover sheetmetal to see what I have. Does anyone have a photo of the transmission and emergency brake lever cover? Mine is missing.

Thanks, David

[aj.lec]

Here is a couple of pictures
If you like i can measure one up and post the dimensions to make one

[aj.lec]

try this

[David DeWeese]

Thanks a million Andrew! That will certainly take out the guesswork on the cover! May have to stretch the dimensions on the rear and left side a little to fit the new hole, but not by much.
Thanks again! David

[Bob Carriere]

Looks like the same would fit my cab 11 C15a...... I made a copy of your sketch and will compare to my two rusted hulks....... your sketch should save us some fiddling around.....

Some CMP users have used a square of grey foam to serve as a gasket for the gear shift lever..... why was there never anything avaialble for the various CMP.... even a later service retro fit booth of some sort...?

Boob

[aj.lec]

No worries
Hope it helps
It seems to fit all the cab 12 models i have so would imagine it should fit cab11 models also ?

[Phil Waterman]

Originally Posted by Bob Carriere

Looks like the same would fit my cab 11 C15a...... I made a copy of your sketch and will compare to my two rusted hulks....... your sketch should save us some fiddling around.....

Some CMP users have used a square of grey foam to serve as a gasket for the gear shift lever..... why was there never anything avaialble for the various CMP.... even a later service retro fit booth of some sort...?

Boob

Hi Bob

I've found evidence of piece of 1/2 to 3/4 inch think black rubber foam under the steel cover and around the shift tower on two of my trucks. Will have to check the photos to see if I have a picture.

Cheers Phil

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by David DeWeese

Hi,
Another productive weekend as I was able to straighten the front bumper and the "D" ring tow hooks were freed up and installed. A major part of the cab assembly was also put back in place for good. Drivetrain received a new clutch and transmission went in for last time. Fit floor plates to check how new transmission would fit. Only a minor trim on the rear and one side is needed for clearance.
Sorted through my engine cover sheetmetal to see what I have. Does anyone have a photo of the transmission and emergency brake lever cover? Mine is missing.

Thanks, David

David.
Beautiful job on the truck...That checkerplate is the very early type and rare and unavailable today..I believe it is called "Bar and dot" checkerplate..
At least that is what I call it..
Keep up the great job..

[David DeWeese]

Thanks Alex,
Had some real reservations about cutting the plate to fit the transmission, but it has to be done. The trans cover will hide it. Will make one clean cut with the plasma cutter on the small piece I have to remove, then store the piece back if anyone ever wants to replace it.
Thanks, David

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by David DeWeese

Thanks Alex,
Had some real reservations about cutting the plate to fit the transmission, but it has to be done. The trans cover will hide it. Will make one clean cut with the plasma cutter on the small piece I have to remove, then store the piece back if anyone ever wants to replace it.
Thanks, David

I don't know if "Conservative" is a bad word in Texas But conserving the little bits of removed plate is a true sign of a real restorer..
I know that I wouldn't call you a Liberal...That is a bad word up here in Canada..so would probably get me shot in Texas,..at least roped and dragged..
Keep up the excellent work and the ongoing restoration reports with pictures..

[Phil Waterman]

David and Alex - you are both correct saving little bits of steel cut from a project truck is conservation - my comment is take a magic marker or one of those paint pens and write what it is on the part. I was fortunate in that the first owner of my HUP had saved every part that was removed and threw them in a big wooden box or in the big box under the middle seat. I was luck in that the contents of the seat box and wooden box were still with the truck when I got it. But it took forever to figure out where some of the parts went.

I've tried to save all the bits particularly from my Pattern 12 which I've replaced repaired and re-fabricated a lot of the cab and frame. I've save all the bits some of them must weigh 100lbs. in the loft of the barn.

One last thing David in your first post to this thread you said "First is the ultra-low "granny" gear that I will probably never use, " sure you will great for parades lets you spin the engine fast enough to keep the engine cool.

Cheers Phil

[gordon]

Whenever I'm doing something like that I always tack weld the cut piece underneath the main bit somewhere out of sight, so you can't lose it even if you wanted to.

You've been busy on that C8, found anything else interesting while out and about? you used to turn up interesting stuff all the time ... 8~)

Gordon