Jason Hyde Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Hi Guys, here is the progress of my dump truck to date - what do ya think? What started with just getting her running has developed into a full blown strip down and rebuild! My engine has finished being machined and in the process of being rebuilt from the ground up. The cab and all tin panels have now been sandblasted and primed ready for prep before final top coat. The chassis is soon to be finished once I drag her outside and give her one final clean up. I figured the best way to do this was the front half first (chassis, engine, cab and brakes) before I tackle the tray, chassis and rear end. I seem to manage about one day per week to disappear into the shed and play. Any thoughts welcome... Quote
Jason Hyde Posted May 10, 2011 Author Report Posted May 10, 2011 :)Here's a few more shots of the engine ready to be stripped down and a shot before and after of what my generator looked like before Don Allen worked his trade. Quote
50farmtruck Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Nice work. The generator looks great too. I noticed the pulley is smaller which will make it turn faster; does that help with charging or is there some other benefit? Bryan Quote
ggdad1951 Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 nice! but you put your steering on the wrong side! Quote
Bob_Koch Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Lookin great. The generator is the prettiest. Quote
PatS.... Posted May 10, 2011 Report Posted May 10, 2011 Looks great! Nice to see a "big rig" being redone...most never get that. Keep us updated on your progress. Quote
dodgebrice Posted May 11, 2011 Report Posted May 11, 2011 Nice truck:D, What size is it mine is a 1 1/2 ton. Have you done any work on brakes? Do you know what size the brakes are or were to find any parts? Quote
Jason Hyde Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Posted June 22, 2011 Hi All, Just a little more progress on the truck. Engine is now back together after total rebuild (pistons - 60 thou o/s, rings, valves, guides, springs, bearings, timing chain, bushes etc) and I'm in the process of slowly getting it all back together before it meets the chassis again. Cheers Quote
ggdad1951 Posted June 22, 2011 Report Posted June 22, 2011 looking great! Its fun putting it back together! .060" over on the cylinders? Was there that much taper/slop? Mine went .030" over. Quote
Jason Hyde Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) Me engine seemed to have a rebuild somewhere in it's earlier life as it was already 0.020". I'm not sure if it did have excessive taper but one cylinder was particular bad, hence the reason to go 0.060". Edited June 22, 2011 by Jason Hyde Quote
Desotodav Posted June 23, 2011 Report Posted June 23, 2011 Nice job on the truck so far Jason. I had to go 60 thou over on my engine rebuild as well due to an uneven bore. It looks like your truck could almost pass as my truck's big brother! Desotodav Quote
Jason Hyde Posted July 8, 2011 Author Report Posted July 8, 2011 DesotoDav - awesome looking truck! I got to spend a little more time on cleaning up the drivetrain over the last few days. Should be able to mate these two together soon. Quote
Desotodav Posted July 8, 2011 Report Posted July 8, 2011 Good job on the motor mate. It looks like you got the colours all right. The project appears to be progressing very nicely! Desotodav Quote
Todd B Posted July 8, 2011 Report Posted July 8, 2011 Very, very nice. Keep the pictures coming. Quote
ggdad1951 Posted July 8, 2011 Report Posted July 8, 2011 only thing better than how it looks is how it'll sound RUNNING! Quote
Jason Hyde Posted January 2, 2012 Author Report Posted January 2, 2012 G'day folks. It's been awhile since I've posted but life's been busy and progress is continuing - albeit slowly. The engine is now sitting back in the chassis with the front half of the chassis sandblasted and coated with POR15. All of the panels have been sandblasted, primed, worked on, re primed and now ready for top coating with colour in the next month or so. Front springs about to come off and be reset. Happy New Year. Quote
Desotodav Posted January 2, 2012 Report Posted January 2, 2012 Well done Jason - looking good! I was playing with an old 48 about the same size as yours a week or so ago. I may end up buying it yet for a few more parts. I haven't had much to do with the mid-sized trucks to date. It's interesting that your gearbox appears the same size as the smaller trucks. I know someone after a gearbox like that. Desotodav Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 2, 2012 Report Posted January 2, 2012 That transmission is the standard spur gear 4 speed used in the 1948-50 F and G series Std. duty 1-1/2 tonners. Nice job on the restoration! Quote
Jason Hyde Posted May 26, 2012 Author Report Posted May 26, 2012 Progress has slowed somewhat but the cab is now mounted back onto the chassis. All the paint work is complete, glass is in up upholstery completed. Coming together now! Quote
Dave72dt Posted May 26, 2012 Report Posted May 26, 2012 That's NICE, and forward is forward, no matter how long it takes. Quote
karl head Posted May 26, 2012 Report Posted May 26, 2012 Progress has slowed somewhat but the cab is now mounted back onto the chassis. All the paint work is complete, glass is in up upholstery completed. Coming together now! Looks great, love the colour. Karl ps: remember even when your falling on your face your still moving forward...lol Quote
Desotodav Posted May 27, 2012 Report Posted May 27, 2012 Great job Jason. Looks like you'll be driving around in it in no time! Good to see that you kept to the original stitch pattern for the seat too. Desotodav Quote
NobbyofTexas Posted May 27, 2012 Report Posted May 27, 2012 beautiful....................... Gary Miami Texas Quote
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