Chevrolet C8 1940 Cab 11 restoration, The Netherlands

[Alex van de Wetering]

Bob, David,

Thanks for your thoughts. I am thinking of using this "odd" Km/H Speedo for the time being, but with the correct glass face and 0-100mile lettering. This will mean speed should read correctly in miles, but the odo is still reading km/h, but I don't think that should be a problem.

I don't know Bob...maybe GMC, maybe a gauge from another Chev....or maybe there was some difference in colour of the gauges anyway.....maybe different suppliers??? For me the question is if should fit a replacement gauge decal set, or if I keep the original finish and slightly weathered look. I tend to go for the latter.


Alex

[Alex van de Wetering]

The Tie rod on my C8 was bent and the ends were cracked. I wasn't really comfortable with welding these cracks, so I had a replacement tie rod fabricated at a machine shop. New Tie rod ends came from Jim Carter. I re-used the old clamps, but replaced the bolts.

One of the pictures attached shows one clamp after a Molasses bath (2-3weeks) and the second clamp (the shiny one) after 15 minutes with the wire wheel on an angle grinder.

I also had the ball on the steering arm rewelded at the local blacksmith.....but somehow I can't find the picture of the end result




Alex

[Bob Carriere]

Found a NOS GMC fuel gauge at a flea market for $15.... perfect match for the color....I now have a complete working instrument panel and all wired in.....

Some days the sun shines.....

Cheers