How To: C15a Wire-3 restoration

[David Dunlop]

Looking really good, Jordan.

David

[Jordan Baker]

Full day of sewing and the five seat back covers are all done.

[Jordan Baker]

Forgot to post these pictures up the other day.

The quick release knobs used in the Wire3 had large washers and chain to act as keepers. I ended up using a handheld punch setup in the shop press to punch the small hole into the washers. The chain wire was then passed through the small hole and then the wire was welded up. I decided to do a number of practice welds first and I am glad I did. I had the Mig welder down to the lowest heat and speed settings to get them welded up. If I lingered the wire heated up too much and would evaporate.

[Jordan Baker]

Lastly, I noticed after painting that one of the seat trays was missing the rear Lift the Dot stud. So I riveted in a new one after setting up a backing plate for the stud die.

[Harry Moon]

Examining the holes in the floor of my wire % i think it might have used the same setup...?

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Jordan Baker

Forgot to post these pictures up the other day.

The quick release knobs used in the Wire3 had large washers and chain to act as keepers. I ended up using a handheld punch setup in the shop press to punch the small hole into the washers. The chain wire was then passed through the small hole and then the wire was welded up. I decided to do a number of practice welds first and I am glad I did. I had the Mig welder down to the lowest heat and speed settings to get them welded up. If I lingered the wire heated up too much and would evaporate.

The HUW uses the same chain for a bunch of locking pins and screw keepers. The chain is brazed on rather than welded which would have been easier than welding for the heat reason you say.

[Jordan Baker]

Had the C15a out to its first event. I drove the truck there and back home. Each way was about 1.5hrs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5T2_1tsIrs

The above is some nice video while driving inthe city

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Jordan

Now I think that is a first on MLU, aeial of CMP on the move. Not a drown shot, so did you preposition an observe?

Cheers Phil

[Jordan Baker]

Hi Phil

It was filmed by my dad from his place. He knew we’d be going by and waited.

[Chris Suslowicz]

You're making a beautiful job of this restoration.



Chris.

[Mike K]

Originally Posted by Chris Suslowicz

You're making a beautiful job of this restoration.



Chris.

I agree. I have been following this restoration from its beginning.

[Jordan Baker]

Thanks for the compliments. I’ve had a lot of fun restoring this truck and learned an incredible amount of skills with it.


Rob, these seals seem to be a cloth/rubber combination for the sealing lip.