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Love that pic!
During the build on the old pickup
I wanted the ability to override the
relays for all systems. I ended up with
something akin to an airplane cockpit.
Finished the interior. All that's left now
is some final bodywork and paint.
Trying now to summon the energy to
disassemble the entire truck, bag and
tag parts and hardware. Did this with
the chassis before powder coat.
Congratulations to you and Carmen !
I understand how priorities get shifted.
Hadn't seen you post for a while and
was just curious as to the tractor
progress.
Good luck to you on your day at the
track.
Got both bumpers painted to match
what the color scheme will be for the
truck. Also finished the carpet install
and console. On to the headliner and
kick panels.
old guys rule,
I'm extremely lucky to have my son
working with me on my current build.
He's my hands.
Used to be that high school
mechanics classes would take in
projects used as learning tools.
I've no idea if that practice is in
existence today.
You might be able to contact
Ken-Digit. They...
LOL...You need to buy some stock
in that clamp company....
Not knocking your technique, just
struck me as funny seeing that many
small clamps. Gotta do what ya gotta
do.
Just me, but I'm thinking having
those intakes that close to your
rotating tires will introduce a lot of
debris to your air cleaner. Not to
mention excessive amounts of water
splashed and water depths greater than 6" or so.
Also dusty road conditions.
I don't think grabbing air for your
engine...
Finished welding and installing both
front and rear bumpers and just set the
hood on to see how she looks.
Backed the timing down a little and
temps are in the 185 deg range. Re-set
the float bowls.
Running great. She's ready to run on
the road !
I had my son weld up sort of a
bumperett for the old truck, along
with some bed to cab close-outs.
Used some gravel screen I found
in the scrap pile. I used header flange
gaskets to cover the rough edges
from cutting holes in a square
pattern screen. Not to sure I like
this version yet, but I've...
I found another source for the miterbox. Let me know if you may
still be interested in using one
for your tractor. The source sells
new units to the public so you
may not have to go crawling
around under an old bus. Very
curious as to how you may be
able to incorporate one.
Only a few times around the block at 25 mph.mainly checking oil
pressure, temp, and shifting points.
Have yet to really get on it.
So I don't even know yet if
the kick down cable is adjusted
correctly. She runs slightly warm at
200 deg, but have not engaged the
trans oil cooler, and the timing...
I wouldn't even begin to call anyone
dumb. It just ain't in me to do so.
Such a great bunch here, without
info provided I don't believe the build
would have gotten this far. Especially
with engine and trans issues. I can't
even begin to tell all how important
this project is to my sons' mental...
Thanks for the update!
Post some pics of the process. Not
too familiar with GM's P30 chassis
as the RTS motorcoach doesn't have
a full frame. Those bellcranks look
pretty robust and should easily handle
the loads.
New pics in a better light. It's a 50/50
primer paint job. If you're half blind
and 50 ft away, it doesn't look too
bad. Bought the sound deadener
and a interior kit for door panels
and headliner.
Still waiting on the level 3 vin
inspection, but forsee no problems
there.
We need to be able to...
Please keep me posted as to wether
you're able to find the miter box. I will
gladly assist you in locating one.
I can also assist with u-joint and
shaft P/N's.