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It's been about a year since we did the faux patina on Effay, and I am happy to say that it is holding up nicely so far. Granted, it spends most of its time indoors, but hey. A year is a year!
I have been slowly gathering up parts and pieces to tear into the interior of this thing, while continuing to rack up some break in miles on the motor. So far, I have sound deadened just about every inch of the cab with Noico mat (poor mans Dynamat). I also used Noico foam pad to do the firewall and roof. I've already pre-fit the ABS headliner and doors/kick panels from Rod doors, and they are going to work and look great! Happy about that product. I was also lucky enough to source a late 80's seat from a GM truck. It fits amazingly well. Also a pretty good score, and a nice upgrade. All of this stuff will get upholstery, hopefully before winter is over. I'm still debating on colors, but I am leaning towards doing the sheet metal in the same champagne color as the wheels and valve covers, and using a complimenting tannish brown vinyl for the seat, door panels, etc. Time will tell on that one. I've been known to change my mind on occasion...haha
Meanwhile, here are a few pics of the truck all put together. I'm still digging it as much as I ever did. It feels pretty cool driving it through the same streets as I did over 35 years ago. Just wish my Dad could see it
Wow - your truck looks great! I used the Noico mat in mine too. How easy it is to open your hood with that configuration? Can't tell how difficult it is to get your fingers under the back to lift it up.
I bought mine with the intensions of a driver but it's been apart more than together! I start with the idea of a minor project like detailing the engine compartment and somehow that has now transformed into pulling the engine. Now I've started having thoughts of repainting the truck. Somehow all of this started with the goal of finishing the interior. Look forward to seeing what you do with your interior!
Wow - your truck looks great! I used the Noico mat in mine too. How easy it is to open your hood with that configuration? Can't tell how difficult it is to get your fingers under the back to lift it up.
I bought mine with the intensions of a driver but it's been apart more than together! I start with the idea of a minor project like detailing the engine compartment and somehow that has now transformed into pulling the engine. Now I've started having thoughts of repainting the truck. Somehow all of this started with the goal of finishing the interior. Look forward to seeing what you do with your interior!
I know that process all too well. Once they start coming apart, its hard to say stop, and put them back together! Keep poking at yours, or the years will fly by!
This tilt hood was done back in the early 80's. Basically, my dad built spring loaded pins that attach to the leading edge of the hood, and then pin themselves into the front of the fenders to act like a pivot/hinge. It's pretty utilitarian and basic. Being that it simply pivots forward, the hood can't be raised much higher than it is in the pictures, or the sheet metal will bind and chip paint. Being that it doesn't open FULLY, it makes it a little awkward to do a lot of wrenching in the engine compartment. Luckily, the hood can be removed in about 10 minutes with a couple guys, and there is zero adjustment when putting it back on. There are gas struts that you can see in the picture, that make getting your fingers under the lip and lifting the hood a little more manageable. My dad had it setup with a cable operated trunk latch from an 80's import to secure it at the firewall, but I removed that because it was awful looking. Definitely not some of dads prettier work. Personally, I felt the old school hood pins kind of fit the theme better anyway, so that's what I will continue to run on it. With that all being said, it is definitely not something I would do today, with all of the great kits that are available. I simply kept it, because "my dad built that"
Finally got started on the interior. Eliminated several holes in the dash, smoothed things out, and gave the interior a couple coats of the red, gold, and followed up with a few coats of matte clear. Upholstery should be wrapping up next week.
Was looking at you’re air set up again. I’m just starting to route mine. I went a similar route but using semi truck height control valve’s and dumps. This is basically how I’m doing mine.
Uggg, that column! I believe it's from a 1971 Galaxy, but I could be mistaken. I should have replaced it a long time ago, but I just couldn't muster up the enthusiasm. It's kind of an eyesore at this point.
I'm not super familiar with Big truck air management, but one thing I notice is that you're only using a single height control valve at each end, with a common line running between the bags. That wasn't uncommon at one time, but there was a major problem with that practice and guys got away from doing it. The problem is, the bags share air pressure and volume. When driving around a corner, the outside bag (with the majority of the load) will push the air into the inside bag that doesn't have as much load. It is kind of the opposite of what you would want to happen. You can picture how this might effect handling. It also makes it very difficult to get the vehicle to sit level. If one side is heavier, or even if you're parked on a hill, the vehicle will noticeably lean to one side. I have more questions, but I don't know enough about the system to make assumptions. I am not clear on how the height can be adjusted. Are the valves electric? And, why does the exhaust goes back into the tank? Can you explain it a little?
I understand where you’re coming from with using 2 HCV compared to 4. I have read that in a few places. But I figure I’ll try it like this.
the height is controlled the same way your electric one does, with a rod that connects to valve and the axle, that rod controls the lever on the valve that lets air in or out. Some HCV are instant response and others are a delayed. I bought a couple delayed response. Air supply comes in the bottom port. Exhaust is the top port and it just vents to atmosphere. The middle port is where the dump valve is and also where the supply air goes out to the air bags. The dump valve which is normally closed-lets air out to the air bags in normal operation is operated buy solenoid. So if I want to dump my bags I hit a switch in the cab and it dumps just the bags by putting pressure on the dump valve to open which close the supply to the bags and dumps the air. The air tank will stay full doesn’t affect the air tank at all. When I want to air back up. I hit the switch again and because my tank is still full it will air up instantly.
Ok, that makes a little more sense to me. So, your truck will have a set ride height via the height control valves, very similar to factory cars and I assume big trucks. You will be able to deflate the bags when it is parked to get that laid out look. It just won't be adjustable, so to say. That makes sense. I'm curious. Why wouldn't you use a HCV at each corner?
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Look forward to seeing what you do with your interior!
