48Dodger Posted October 29, 2015 Report Posted October 29, 2015 Dang.....I thought we finally got thru to you Ed....just wishful thinking, haha 48D 1 Quote
Young Ed Posted March 27, 2016 Author Report Posted March 27, 2016 Well spring it getting here. Got one project done. /6 electronic ignition dist sanded down to fit in the flathead block and then combined with flathead dist. Hardest part was probably driving the pin out of the flathead dist shaft. Not sure if they are all like this but the one I was using is drilled off center. So at first I wasn't pushing it quite the right direction. Finally I decided to grind the other side flat too and then it came out. 3 Quote
Young Ed Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Posted April 11, 2016 Got a bunch of the small brackets ready for some primer and then paint yesterday. Going to try and get a few more ready and do them all at once. Save on cleanup time for the paint gun. Quote
48Dodger Posted April 11, 2016 Report Posted April 11, 2016 Looking good Ed. What paint ya using? What gun? 48D Quote
Young Ed Posted April 11, 2016 Author Report Posted April 11, 2016 Looking good Ed. What paint ya using? What gun? 48D Rustoleum rusty metal primer and semi gloss black. Nothing fancy. Gun is a harbor freight special. Quote
JBNeal Posted April 14, 2016 Report Posted April 14, 2016 Fuzzy dice in the rafters, never seen that before...I've got a rusty stamped No Fishing sign over the door in the garage that has drawn a few confused looks, to my amusement Quote
Young Ed Posted April 14, 2016 Author Report Posted April 14, 2016 Fuzzy dice in the rafters, never seen that before...I've got a rusty stamped No Fishing sign over the door in the garage that has drawn a few confused looks, to my amusement Above my head when I took the picture there is a yield sign mounted to the underside of the roof. I've also got an old sign from our local power company that says armed guards will respond to any unauthorized entry. Quote
Young Ed Posted April 15, 2016 Author Report Posted April 15, 2016 Today we have primer! The 4 parts on the left were particularly nasty so I had a guy sandblast those Quote
DJ194950 Posted April 16, 2016 Report Posted April 16, 2016 You using one of the HF touch up spray guns? Found they work good and save a lot of time on clean up. Work well for smaller pieces up to dash boards/ etc. DJ Quote
Young Ed Posted April 16, 2016 Author Report Posted April 16, 2016 (edited) You using one of the HF touch up spray guns? Found they work good and save a lot of time on clean up. Work well for smaller pieces up to dash boards/ etc. DJ I'm going to investigate that! Easy to clean would be a big plus. Edit: this one? http://www.harborfreight.com/4-oz-hvlp-touch-up-air-spray-gun-61473.html Edited April 16, 2016 by Young Ed Quote
DJ194950 Posted April 16, 2016 Report Posted April 16, 2016 I'm using one from HF like #66871. 6.75 oz. suction type touch up gun. $13.99. Following your HF link I when to air tools/paint Page #2 near the bottom or just search HF site for the stock #. Your choice I have used this one for small jobs. Primer -sometimes-thinned as needed- Finish paints can spray a nice finish also. Clean up is easy just because of its small size and I have never taken all apart to clean, never appeared to need it. Just get some paint gun lube( avail. at automotive paint stores) to put on the packing seals after use. Your choice of gun type is up to you. Best DJ 1 Quote
Young Ed Posted May 5, 2016 Author Report Posted May 5, 2016 Parts got painted today! Now I can start actually assembling a few things. 2 Quote
Young Ed Posted May 20, 2016 Author Report Posted May 20, 2016 Got a few parts in the mail. Thanks Finmad! 2 Quote
Young Ed Posted July 14, 2016 Author Report Posted July 14, 2016 Update. Got the other rear leaf pack taken apart, cleaned, painted, and put back together. Got some better bolts and spacers at the junkyard yesterday so I got the rear mounts put together today. Today went to the Upull yard and scored all the missing brake parts from my jeep rear end. 1 Quote
Young Ed Posted July 14, 2016 Author Report Posted July 14, 2016 Had to buy an entire cowl vent setup to save one of these. It will be a good sample if I can't find a second. Quote
Young Ed Posted July 16, 2016 Author Report Posted July 16, 2016 Stuff is starting to go back together! Got the rear leaves put back together and new bushings put in. The first one made me wonder why I was changing them and then the second showed me why! Now the spring that had the really bad bushing was hard to push the new one into. And now that its in I can't seem to get the pin to push through. Could the spring eye be out of round somehow? Would it have distorted the new bushing?? 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted July 17, 2016 Report Posted July 17, 2016 Ed..with the amount of rust that was shown from the removed bushing I would have to think you may yet have some crusty remains of the original blocking your efforts..if possible you can back this one out without damage and get this eyelet cleaned a bit better and try again...you may be able to use a suitable size socket to act as a hole wiper... Quote
JBNeal Posted July 17, 2016 Report Posted July 17, 2016 At the OEM I worked at for awhile, it was common to line ream bushings for pin alignment...this removed very fine shavings, but 4" diameter pins fit with much less effort. Your eye may be distorted, so ya might have to make an adjustment to your bushing with a round file Quote
Young Ed Posted August 8, 2016 Author Report Posted August 8, 2016 Ed..with the amount of rust that was shown from the removed bushing I would have to think you may yet have some crusty remains of the original blocking your efforts..if possible you can back this one out without damage and get this eyelet cleaned a bit better and try again...you may be able to use a suitable size socket to act as a hole wiper... I did remove it and clean. Pin fit got closer but still a no go. At the OEM I worked at for awhile, it was common to line ream bushings for pin alignment...this removed very fine shavings, but 4" diameter pins fit with much less effort. Your eye may be distorted, so ya might have to make an adjustment to your bushing with a round file Looks like this is plan B. Quote
Young Ed Posted August 8, 2016 Author Report Posted August 8, 2016 On the other side though this happened yesterday Quote
Young Ed Posted August 8, 2016 Author Report Posted August 8, 2016 Also tore into the front axle And picked these up at a Upull yard. What's the technique for modern seats in an old truck? I am assuming a need to build some sort of platform to mount to. Quote
JBNeal Posted August 8, 2016 Report Posted August 8, 2016 With the advent of seatbelt integrated seats that are not padded like an overstuffed sofa out of an Olds 98, these modern seats can look really good in an old buggy and add a nice custom touch to a build...leave the nogahyde bench seats to the nitpicking purists on their way to the chiropractor Quote
Don Coatney Posted August 8, 2016 Report Posted August 8, 2016 You are stumped and have everything you need to mount the seats. Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 8, 2016 Report Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) Ed..when retrofitting seats...and steering columns for that matter and especially the combination of the two is to closely match what was factory for comfort. This includes the relationship to the clutch and brake/gas pedals. what is the height of the seat bolster front...and then the rear...angle of the bottom seat cushion and the depth original to the steering wheel bottom center......then match the upright of the back as close to factory if multi-position and set this to the steering wheel position. where bottom of wheel to seat cushion front top and wheel same measuring point to the seat back cushion. Keep in account that the seat adjuster position stock and aftermarket when placing so short legged people can steal you car and make a clean get away. if and when setting a retro fit column...the wheel is measured from the floor and or the windshield relative to the old one prior to pulling. These will get you back to a comfortable and adjustable setting quickly. just one set available if you wish to copy this style and make thy own.....I got a set here similar but a lot heavier but granted purchased long ago...anyway an idea for you to muse over.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Speedway-Adjustable-Seat-Riser-Cadmium-Plated-Steel-/261871045885?hash=item3cf8bb0cfd:g:hAYAAOSwDNdVu695&vxp=mtr Edited August 8, 2016 by Plymouthy Adams Quote
Jeff Balazs Posted August 8, 2016 Report Posted August 8, 2016 With the advent of seatbelt integrated seats that are not padded like an overstuffed sofa out of an Olds 98, these modern seats can look really good in an old buggy and add a nice custom touch to a build...leave the nogahyde bench seats to the nitpicking purists on their way to the chiropractor Fwiw......We all have different takes on this. I can't speak for these narrower cab trucks.......but the seat in my Pilothouse feels great to me. Hits me just right. I had it overstuffed and raised the front slightly to give it a slight tilt back.......and then added a horse blanket cover over the vinyl. Does the job fine and I think looks the part as well. Honestly I think all that is needed is a few little tweaks like what I have done. I can't imagine ever changing it more than I have. Oh yea.....I did add 3 point belts too. Jeff Quote
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