Project Mater:: '49 F2 build
#31
02/02 Update
It doesn't look like much done from a picture count perspective, but I managed to get the dana 60 stripped down and applied the KBS Coating. As I went through the steps in the frame, it is a 3 step process which does take longer than the previous method I was using, but there's no questioning the difference. I demonstrated for my dad and wife by banging a 1/2 in ratchet against it today, and there wasn't as much as a scratch. I'm loving the results so far in spite of the extra prep.
Taking apart the brakes
Final coating the Dana 60
final coat different angle
THe rear cover final coated. I had to do a little straightening to get the cover back to true level.
The scrap pile continues to grow. The old Flat head is near the pile, but until I know for sure it's really trashed, I hesitate to let it go.
Taking apart the brakes
Final coating the Dana 60
final coat different angle
THe rear cover final coated. I had to do a little straightening to get the cover back to true level.
The scrap pile continues to grow. The old Flat head is near the pile, but until I know for sure it's really trashed, I hesitate to let it go.
#32
It's been a rough week, and losing a day on the truck (got sick sunday) left progress a little lacking. On top of that I have learned that the spindle bushings require reaming in order for the kingpin to fit, which kinda shut me down. It was tough to get stuck when I had a vision of progress that I didn't achieve. as it stands, I haven't found anyone close that can still ream these to size, so I'm not sure what my next steps are, but for now, here's what I did get done. enjoy.
Leaf springs installed with the axle
Close up of front axle assembly
Front axle front view
pressing out the old bushings
Close up of bushing removal. Oddly enough, a #17 Honda motor mount bolt is the exact same size.
Tapping out the snapped off bolt I inherited.
Using the same Honda bolt to draw the new bushing in. Not long after I took this pic did I discover I would not be mounting these to the freshly installed axle.
Leaf springs installed with the axle
Close up of front axle assembly
Front axle front view
pressing out the old bushings
Close up of bushing removal. Oddly enough, a #17 Honda motor mount bolt is the exact same size.
Tapping out the snapped off bolt I inherited.
Using the same Honda bolt to draw the new bushing in. Not long after I took this pic did I discover I would not be mounting these to the freshly installed axle.
#33
Just found this thread again, awesome progress, if you close your eyes for to long your foreman will be twenty and full grown, mine is 43.
Enjoy, and thank you very much for sharing.
Talking about your trusses, I have a couple trolly tracks hanging from my trusses(6" top boards) I have picked a mill(over a ton) on mine. trolly track is hanging from top (6" boards)
wish I could post pics......
Greg
Enjoy, and thank you very much for sharing.
Talking about your trusses, I have a couple trolly tracks hanging from my trusses(6" top boards) I have picked a mill(over a ton) on mine. trolly track is hanging from top (6" boards)
wish I could post pics......
Greg
#34
#35
Just found this thread again, awesome progress, if you close your eyes for to long your foreman will be twenty and full grown, mine is 43.
Enjoy, and thank you very much for sharing.
Talking about your trusses, I have a couple trolly tracks hanging from my trusses(6" top boards) I have picked a mill(over a ton) on mine. trolly track is hanging from top (6" boards)
wish I could post pics......
Greg
Enjoy, and thank you very much for sharing.
Talking about your trusses, I have a couple trolly tracks hanging from my trusses(6" top boards) I have picked a mill(over a ton) on mine. trolly track is hanging from top (6" boards)
wish I could post pics......
Greg
KBS Coatings
I think she's going to need a little shop helmet!
#36
#37
Thanks Greg, everyt time I turn away she gets bigger! If you do have any pics you could share that would be cool to see your setup.
Hey thanks Stuart, here's the link to where I bought it, I can't say enough about this stuff.
KBS Coatings
I think she's going to need a little shop helmet!
Hey thanks Stuart, here's the link to where I bought it, I can't say enough about this stuff.
KBS Coatings
I think she's going to need a little shop helmet!
Stuart
#38
03-02-2019 update
This was quite an effort to get pictures to load, but they finally uploaded, but not all of them, oh well.
Here's the list of things I managed to get done:
1. KBS coated the last remaining parts for the Dana 60 rear
2. Installed the rear inner axle sleeve repair kit
3. Installed the spindles and steering linkage
4. installed the TSM mfg Front disc kit
5. Removed the old crash box
6. Mounted the front wheels after verifying they do clear the brakes
7. Steering wheel removed, mine had the tapped holes in it already. FRom the looks of thius truck, I don't think much of anything was ever disassembled since the day it was built.
And as always, thanks to the group of guys that have helped me along the way!
Here's the list of things I managed to get done:
1. KBS coated the last remaining parts for the Dana 60 rear
2. Installed the rear inner axle sleeve repair kit
3. Installed the spindles and steering linkage
4. installed the TSM mfg Front disc kit
5. Removed the old crash box
6. Mounted the front wheels after verifying they do clear the brakes
7. Steering wheel removed, mine had the tapped holes in it already. FRom the looks of thius truck, I don't think much of anything was ever disassembled since the day it was built.
And as always, thanks to the group of guys that have helped me along the way!
Last edited by tonyguns; 03-02-2019 at 07:15 PM. Reason: Added content to post.
#39
#40
That is the same disc brake kit I put on my F3 last year. Had to futz with those spacers to get things aligned. (and other modifications...) I haven't had the truck officially on the road yet, so I think I will need to do a few trials and error adjustments before the front brakes are right. They drag too much now and I'm not sure if it is because of the spacer thickness or the Wilwood 10lb residual valve.
Tom
Tom
#41
That is the same disc brake kit I put on my F3 last year. Had to futz with those spacers to get things aligned. (and other modifications...) I haven't had the truck officially on the road yet, so I think I will need to do a few trials and error adjustments before the front brakes are right. They drag too much now and I'm not sure if it is because of the spacer thickness or the Wilwood 10lb residual valve.
Tom
Tom
Ohh yeah, If you've seen my shop foreman in previous pictures, I have to bust a$$ and get this thing done before the conversation about college funding starts...
#42
03/06/2019 Update
This was a great weekend for progress on the truck. While preparing the cab for separation, I realized what caused the minimal floor rust(passenger foot panel seam). It was from a minor underside impact with something that must have caused that floor seam to pull apart slightly, creating an area for moisture to collect. This was a lot of fun to get ready, but the hardest and heaviest work was installing the 2X6X20 ceiling trusses. I decided to sister the existing structure for extra support. With the cab off, the next steps will be to remove the remaining dirt and age, completing the chassis refresh.
An affordable electric winch bolted to the 4X4 post above, then 2500 lb ratchet strap added for extra neurotic security
Obligatory shot of my amazingly patient wife, holding the assistant shop foreman.
You would think I might find more money under the seat, but this lonely penny was all that was there. The truck was last officially on the road in 1972, so a 1971 penny seems to support that story.
Cleaned out floor, really not much corrosion to deal with in here.
Drivers side floor shoring very little wear for a 70 year old truck
The passenger side has some corrosion at the firewall seam, you can see the floor pan is slightly raised from an underside impact.
The bench seat sporting the original vinyl, and a farm engineered canvas cover as a repair.
The vacated crash box
Up close shot of the micro-engineered winch
This is my rolling cab rack. It's 35.5 X 8. I know it's longer than other people's setups, but I figured it out that I'll be able to rock the cab back exposing the bottom of the truck so I can execute the cleanup, and rust prevention steps.
Here you'll see that the cab is heavier in the front, but in this pic, the cab was stuck slightly in the front as well.
Separating the cab, oops, forgot to pull out the rearward wiring from the chassis.
Up close of the inner bracing. 72 inches long to prevent the straps from putting too much pressure on the drip rails.
Mater says "I'm flying"!!
Holy crap this frame looks a mile long
Full separation, cab safely on the cab cradle
Padded for extra comfort
Rear view
Front view
The 35.5 width of the cradle would just about allow you to run a bolt into the wood if you needed to do a lot of pounding, even though I think this width is well supported underneath.
Closeup of the cab cradle where the underside is resting.
As always, thanks to the guys who are keeping an eye on the project and lending advice along the way!
An affordable electric winch bolted to the 4X4 post above, then 2500 lb ratchet strap added for extra neurotic security
Obligatory shot of my amazingly patient wife, holding the assistant shop foreman.
You would think I might find more money under the seat, but this lonely penny was all that was there. The truck was last officially on the road in 1972, so a 1971 penny seems to support that story.
Cleaned out floor, really not much corrosion to deal with in here.
Drivers side floor shoring very little wear for a 70 year old truck
The passenger side has some corrosion at the firewall seam, you can see the floor pan is slightly raised from an underside impact.
The bench seat sporting the original vinyl, and a farm engineered canvas cover as a repair.
The vacated crash box
Up close shot of the micro-engineered winch
This is my rolling cab rack. It's 35.5 X 8. I know it's longer than other people's setups, but I figured it out that I'll be able to rock the cab back exposing the bottom of the truck so I can execute the cleanup, and rust prevention steps.
Here you'll see that the cab is heavier in the front, but in this pic, the cab was stuck slightly in the front as well.
Separating the cab, oops, forgot to pull out the rearward wiring from the chassis.
Up close of the inner bracing. 72 inches long to prevent the straps from putting too much pressure on the drip rails.
Mater says "I'm flying"!!
Holy crap this frame looks a mile long
Full separation, cab safely on the cab cradle
Padded for extra comfort
Rear view
Front view
The 35.5 width of the cradle would just about allow you to run a bolt into the wood if you needed to do a lot of pounding, even though I think this width is well supported underneath.
Closeup of the cab cradle where the underside is resting.
As always, thanks to the guys who are keeping an eye on the project and lending advice along the way!
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#44
Thanks! Honestly, the most back breaking work was getting the 20 foot 2X6's up into the roof structure. Ratchet straps were my extra set of hands
#45