Eddie (re) Introduction

[Kris Bolstad]

See Merle's "Pilot - House Friends" post from August ’17 for background.

Last summer/fall, between a couple of trips to the clinic for follow up care, Eddie enjoyed sun on his face and good asphalt under his toes – at most 50 miles.  In early November a clogged artery (idle tube) and another bum knee (rear wheel cylinder this time) stopped him in his tracks again.  It’s pretty clear discharge from the nursing home was premature – but it was fun.  With winter approaching and a list of ailments to address, I exercised power of attorney privileges and stuck him in rehab for more treatment. 

Eddie got out today!

Highlights of an 8 month rehab stint:

• ·         Shedding a few pounds of crud from under-carriage and a decent cleaning under the hood and inside the cab

•         Prepped and painted cab floor; added sound insulation to most of the cab; and re-covered seat

• ·         Refurbished original parking lights and replaced 60’s era front turn signals with 40’s era Arrow brand signals

• ·         New tail lights (including passenger side addition) and rear LED turns

• ·         Installed restored 802 radio and 40’s era speaker; plus a hide-away antenna

• ·         Complete wiring harness; tachometer added; temp gauge and choke cable repaired; NOS dimmer and panel light switches; and speedo cable

• ·         Rear brakes – re-sleeved cylinders, drums shaved and shoes re-lined

• ·         Carb cleaning/adjustments; fuel filter; and a few other mechanical tweaks;

• ·         Other miscellaneous quality of life items. 

• ·         (New windshield and painting visor are on to-do list)

Eddie won’t win a street fight at a car/truck show, but he is a solid old-codger with an attitude.  Hopefully we’ll get some work done and have a little fun before he demands time off for bingo (or another breakdown).

A BIG shout out to Merle for his guidance and help.  Thanks to B1BKeven and ggdad1951 for their contributions.  And thanks to forum members for sharing hundreds of pages of insights and ideas.

[Merle Coggins]

All that time working with you on your truck and I had no idea you had named him Eddie. ?

Edited June 30, 2018 by Merle Coggins

[Brent B3B]

 

4 hours ago, Merle Coggins said:

All that time working with you on your truck and I had no idea you had named him Eddie. ?

Who did you think he was talking to when he kept cursing Eddie? Did you think he forgot your name? LOL

 

way to go Kris, think "Back to the 50's" next year ?

[Dodgeb4ya]

Like that factory MoPar  optional H-Duty turn signal switch and of course.... the trucks good looking appearance!