C8 progress in Texas

Chuck Anderson · #1 14-10-08, 18:46

Thank you very much Andrew! Those are great pictures.

I don't know what the "dip button" is, I thought someone mounted a starter button on the dash. However, looking at the wiring....I can see it is original to the vehicle.

I'm missing the trim piece that goes around the top front and sides of the cab. This must be where the wood pieces are screwed onto the cab. Should the trim piece be made of canvas or metal? It almost looks like the welt material that goes under the hood (on top of the radiator shroud) on a jeep.

Regards,
Chuck

aj.lec · #2 14-10-08, 22:11

The trim is on the outside of the turrett to cover some of the holes for the wood frame holes . This is light gauge metal
The wood frame goes from behind each door across the top of door openening then across the windscreen

Mike K · #3 15-10-08, 02:54

Chuck

these pics will help you.

The original section of wood that fits across the top of the w/screen, has a shallow rebate in it .. the angle metal you see sitting on top of the tubular frame is supposed to fit into the rebate . I used a flat section of wood as I didn't have a router on hand to do the work. So , what you end up with is that angle metal piece should be flush with the wood.. sit in it rather than on top of it as in my pic.

Mike

Mike K · #4 15-10-08, 03:10

A QUICK DRAWING OF WHAT I AM TRYING TO PUT INTO WORDS !

Mike

Chuck Anderson · #5 15-10-08, 05:54

Guys,

Thank you very much! This is a huge help.

While digging in the shop tonight I found the angle metal piece that goes between the windshield frame and the wood. also I found the thick rubber pieces that go on around the roof hatch.

On the dashboard, I've got two of the three toggle switches (instrument on/off, and Tail-White/Red), but need the Axle light toggle. Also, I'd like to replace my speedo at some point as mine is pretty tough.

Thanks again for all the help!

Paul Singleton · #6 15-10-08, 18:41

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Originally Posted by Chuck Anderson

Thank you very much Andrew! Those are great pictures.

I don't know what the "dip button" is, I thought someone mounted a starter button on the dash. However, looking at the wiring....I can see it is original to the vehicle.

Regards,
Chuck

The dip button is the headlight dimmer switch. In England the headlights have "main beam" (high beam) and "dipped beam" (low beam). Hope this helps. Kind of like the bonnet (hood) and the boot (trunk). Lets not get into "near side" and "off side" yet.

Paul