Purchased the seat cover kit in Dec. of '08 from Obsolete . They had a xmas sale so it was ideal time to load up on needed parts. It is made by Cartouche in N.Y. Went to 3 upholstery shops to ask if they would like to do the job .First said he was not interested . Second said the cover would never go on because it was too tight & the third said it was the wrong cover .Thanks for taking up my time as it seems time gets more precious as we age .
So returned home back to the little shop of magic in the back yard & did the job my self . Do not ever use the word " can't " around me . That word does not exist in my vocabulary .

I may need to pull back & secure the bottom right spring as it makes a noticable protrusion in the bottom right front material .Over all I am pleaesd with the out come .

 

I need to pull back & secure the bottom right front spring as it makes a small noticeable protrusion on the lower RF bottom of the seat base . It has been a ton of work but can see the light at the end of the tunnel .May go out & work on the floor covering of the 1ST-RIDE today .That truck is close to finish also .Would like to install the rear disc brakes after interior is done .When both trucks are done & SS has kicked in ( end of this yr. ) am going to complete the IN-10 -SI-T .The BB Chrysler roadster . May need a lift chair to get into it by that time !

 

Viewing this post brought back memories of how much work this hobby can be; albeit enjoyable.

You really have a fine eye for detail; and apparently patience for it as well.

Keep it up

Tom

 

Made some progress wed .aft. It turned into a one man job. The most difficult was lowering the cab on to the chassis around the steering column . Left the column loose so it could hang down some near the dash . It worked fine . Installed the front cab mounting pads & bolts Then the light bulb went off & decided to installed the back dog bones . Good thing I did as the ********* PO didn't get them the correct distance apart when he repaired the cab corners . So thur am going to set the cab the correct distance off the rails & side to side & drill new holes thru the cab arm mntg brackets , weld a small pc of thick wall tubing between them while the dog bones are attached . Was so easy to get side tracked on attaching other items to the cab . Also received a tube of CRL 7708 sealant for the back glass & windshield install .The little woman is going to see her sister Sun - thur . so will have a few days of uninterupted work to do on the stock truck . Plans are to drive it back to the storage garage if the people who said they would show up do .

 

Attached the shifting arms , installed the lower door seals ( used an excellant pair of originals ). Had a new set but majority ruled on the original set at the body shop .Installed the door checks , emergency brake cable , speedo cable , test fit the elec. wiper motor & arms ,checked the shifting pattern & every thing works fine , and took inventory .

The truck left the bodyshop & went next door to my buddies cabinet shop .No saw dust sat . Have all day to work on it . Would like to concentrate on the wiring ,or enough to get it fired up & moveable under it's own power . Towing it around is getting old .

 

That is looking really good.

I recommend installing gauges and enough wiring to run the gauges.

 

Secured the dog bone cab arms & the 4 other mounting points . Installed the 4 pc floor pans & seal .Ran the fuel line & tightened fittings .Installed the right rear corner interior panel so the filler neck could be finally secured . Secured the steering colunm to the dash . Ran some minorwiring . Test fit the abs fire wall cover . Secured the e-brale cable to bell housing . Took inventory again . Installed the elec. wiper assembly which required some minor tweeking of the attaching cage section .Attached the fresh air tube elbow . Secured the trans cover . Plans are for a sun aft. noon - thur . work on the stock truck schedule .

 

First rider, that is absolutely beautiful. Man, you do nice work!

 

That's looking really good. Nice progress!

 

Where did you get that door seal? It doesn't look at all like mine -- it looks much better! Looks like it might actually touch the door and seal?!

 

Tues progress . Wed. will be major wiring day , install window regs ,attach the hood to cowl seal , maybe get a battery , and what ever attacelse comes up . Seems one can dssassemble a door in an hour & it takes way longer to assemble just like everything else .Any one know the length & size of the 8 small fine thread screws / bolts that hold the fresh air vent assembly to the cowl ?

 

Looking goog! Not sure if it matters to you, but the original screws holding the steering column access plate to the floor had a bolt head (also coarse thread) and not a round philips head.

 

Your truck is looking great!!! Good job!!! Watching with great interest.

 

The phillips wafer heads screws were free at the body shop . If a judge wants to rip up the floor mat to check he better be prepared to by a new one !!
Thur progress .Any FTE'er at Truckstock please keep the stock truck on the DL . The little woman thinks it left a yr. ago . Acually it did .It went to the storage garage which is some thing else she doesn't know about .I dread the day when I roll up in the stock truck to take her w/ me to the car show & some thing doesn't look just right to her & it doesn't make as much noise as the BB in the 1ST-RIDE . Oh well , will cross that bridge when the time comes .

 

Major progress today .
Installed all the wiring tha I could.
Connected the heater hoses .
Wired , connected & installed gauge cluster
Wired & installed headlight switch w/ new **** .
Wired & installed starter button .
Wired & installed ignition switch .
Wired & installed speedo.
Installed dash speaker grill
Insatlled speaker grill trim .
Installed radio .
Fastened steering column to floor mat seal ..
Installed & routed choke cable to carb & secured
Installed throttle cable to carb & secured .
Istalled bench seat .
Took inventory (again )
Am very happy with how this build is progressing .