C8 progress in Texas

David DeWeese · #1 10-03-16, 21:44

Thanks everyone for the help and kind words!

I think I might not go with the folding legs since it won't be equipped as a wireless truck,(at least for now),plus I have plans for the area where the legs would go....

I may make brackets off the sides of the rear body to hold a pair of sand channels/ladders. The channels haven't been made yet, but it is on my mind, which brings my next question.....

Does anyone have an original sand channel to get the dimensions from?

Thanks again, David

David DeWeese · #2 19-03-18, 04:55

Hi,

It's been a while since I've posted with progress on the C8. Been taking it to shows for the past couple of years, but thought it needed something new...

I got the itch to put a ws19 set on the truck. Bought a cheap transceiver, and figured I was half way to a complete set...boy, was I wrong!

Anyway, here is where the set is as of today. Still need some cables and such, but now see light at the end of the tunnel..

The transit chest is probably not correct for war-time use, but it certainly is handy. Original Bren chest hardware on it courtesy of Rob Love.

Thanks, David

Bob Carriere · #3 19-03-18, 05:09

Gald you are still alive and kicking.

There were some kind of similar chest used by the military late in the war....some black and white picture showing them stacked up like cord wood.

The old style hardware makes it look good.

Bob C

Bob Carriere · #4 19-03-18, 05:10

Glad to see you are still alive and kicking.

There were some kind of similar chest used by the military late in the war....some black and white picture showing them stacked up like cord wood were posted on the forum at one time.

The old style hardware makes it look good.

Bob C

Ganmain Tony · #5 21-03-18, 04:50

Great to hear from you again on the forum David.

Truck does look amazing and the additional equipment certainly adds to it, no doubt about it.

Is the old beast driving well?

Keep posting your progress please. I really enjoy reading it

David DeWeese · #6 22-03-18, 04:49

Hi Bob and Tony, and thanks for the replies.

Bob,

Yes, I saw some photos of a similar box also, (I think they were post-war Italian), and that gave me the idea to make one. It will work well for me as I can take the entire radio and all components off the truck in just a few minutes when needed.. We have an event and parade coming up here in a couple of weeks for Medal of Honor recipients, so I can easily yank the whole set out to give people a place to sit.

Tony,

The truck drives OK, but am getting a deep, low knock in the engine before oil pressure comes up when starting cold. I think it is a main bearing. I will keep nursing it with "motor honey" this show season, and pull it in the fall. Luckily, I have a customer who is giving me his rebuilt 235 when I install a V-8 in his '54 Chevy, so I will have a new motor waiting...

Thanks, David

Clive Skingle · #7 01-09-19, 11:06

David I have just spent a enjoyable and informative time reading your restoration you have answered so many of the questions I have had since I got my own Cab 12 I shall be continually referring to your story along the way of my own restoration. Thanks Mate and this truly is an awesome forum !

what happened next .......?

David DeWeese · #8 26-10-19, 06:57

Hello Clive,

Sorry for the slow response. Glad you found some information you can use on this thread!

The truck is still up and running, and still taking it out to events regularly..

This weekend is the Commemorative Air Force Wings over Dallas event.
https://wingsoverdallas.org/

..almost got rained-out, but weather is clearing for tomorrow, so have a soggy truck on a trailer awaiting 5:00 am to head out...