1951 F16

idrivejunk · December 02, 2021, 08:56:07 PM

Give those door rubbers ye olde dollar bill test.

kb426 · December 03, 2021, 07:01:14 PM

O&S has a dome light now.

I have wired in the maxi fuse holders on the main power feeds. Ugly but effective. I ran the ac hoses from the firewall forward. The kit I purchased wasn't for a unit with bulkheads so I'm short some fittings. My fault for not checking when it arrived. The threads weren't cut well on the compressor fittings and I messed with them for almost an hour before I got them on and tightened. Patience was very necessary on that.

kb426 · December 03, 2021, 09:56:20 PM

I found out that the fittings I need to finish the ac are in short supply. There is a company in Florida that I have used before that showed them on their website. I placed and order but it will be monday before I can check to see if I was successful.

enjenjo · December 04, 2021, 01:24:41 AM

Quote from: kb426 on December 03, 2021, 09:56:20 PM
I found out that the fittings I need to finish the ac are in short supply. There is a company in Florida that I have used before that showed them on their website. I placed and order but it will be monday before I can check to see if I was successful.

If you can't get it, send me a part number I have some fittings here in stock.

kb426 · December 04, 2021, 08:08:58 AM

Frank, I'm using reduced barrier. Thank you for the offer.

kb426 · December 04, 2021, 08:37:59 PM

O&S was something of a worker today. I got started by changing the thermostat in the engine. I had to remove the alternator and mount to get at it along with several other parts. It took a while.

I ran the wiring to the back of the truck and connected the tail lights and tag light. I haven't found a light I like for back up lights yet. I have tail and turn lights. I have one brake light and one flasher light. It appears that the 33 year old turn signal switch has a problem.

The wiring to the rear is loomed. I loomed a little on the front and put a few adel clamps in to hold hoses and wiring. Then I installed the front fenders and the lower and upper valances. I was going to bolt the grille in and discovered the bolt pattern is different on one side. That gave me a reason to quit.

kb426 · December 05, 2021, 03:38:14 PM

O&S just stopped for a quick lunch. Here's a couple of pics. I wish the grille was finished but I'm extremely happy with the look.

It turns out that the turn signal problem appears to be in the wiring going to it which means I did something incorrect. I have an idea where to look but don't have a solution in my mind, yet.

kb426 · December 05, 2021, 04:49:16 PM

For once, O&S wasn't defective. The new electronic flasher wouldn't play with the rest of the light system. I found an old flasher and stuck it in and now we have everything.

123pugsy · December 05, 2021, 05:56:24 PM

That's looking good.

idrivejunk · December 05, 2021, 06:05:20 PM

Yes it is. That front end will get some double takes. I believe you did good with the grille / headlight choice and your grille mod has great effect.

kb426 · December 05, 2021, 06:42:44 PM

Thank you for the comments.

Last update for the day. The hood is on but not latched. Tomorrow's task is the upper latch plate and the latch. The lower was all I had done.

kb426 · December 06, 2021, 06:50:12 PM

O&S worked all day but got little accomplished. The hood latch I'm using is a volkswagon that everybody sells. I spent several hours on it. It is functional but I'm not satisfied with it. I will be looking for something else. I made brackets for the running boards but only have one mounted.

chimp koose · December 06, 2021, 07:22:00 PM

Truck looks nice and low

idrivejunk · December 06, 2021, 08:54:35 PM

You could roll-your-own O&S "Easy hood latch" using any bear claw latch plus mostly things you have laying around. Since Altman's is $190 for the kit and its just a door latch on L brkts.

The big truck boards are cute.

kb426 · December 07, 2021, 07:21:44 PM

Matt, that may happen. I'm thinking and looking.

O&S mounted the right running board and removed the camber locking tab from the front end while the truck was in the air. I could see by looking that it wasn't right.

I covered the upper door panels in black vinyl. The arm rests and panels are installed. I went out and did the speedo setup and filled the fuel tank. I put around 20 miles on it. It handles like a big go kart. LOL. I have lots of items to finish but it's about to go to the shed and my wife's car is going into the garage.

The video is with the timing set at 10 degrees. It runs better at part throttle than full throttle. The wind noise gets loud past 65 mph. The door seals aren't good enough to stop that.