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Old Apr 20, 2024 | 08:13 PM
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Things are progressing!

Today, in continuing the rewiring project:

-I replaced the vacuum wiper with a 6 volt positive ground wiper.
-Installed the instrument panel again
-I started rewiring the lighting system
-Installed a new turn signal switch
-Replaced the two cab marker lights (the old ones were beyond repair) the new ones I installed 6 volt LED bulbs in
Here are some pictures of the progress and a picture of the old roof lights




 
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Old Apr 20, 2024 | 08:43 PM
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Well done. The marker lights look period correct. Where did you get them?
 
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Old Apr 20, 2024 | 08:48 PM
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Well done. The marker lights look period correct. Where did you get them?
I am glad you think they look period correct. I tried long and hard to find the right ones. I bought them on Amazon. They are Grate 45333.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 06:49 AM
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We need more details on the six volt wipers.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by bobj49f2
We need more details on the six volt wipers.
What would you like to know, other than any wiper work is a pain? Lol

I got the kit from LMC. The **** goes in the same location. The heater duct has to be trimmed a little. Other than that it’s pretty straightforward. Also, you reuse your old wiper mechanism too.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 08:37 AM
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Where are you in Pennsylvania? I am in Delaware county
 
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 09:31 AM
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Where are you in Pennsylvania? I am in Delaware county
Upper Bucks County. Coopersburg mailing address.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 09:48 AM
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Nice original truck. Here is mine. 51 Mercury M5. Doug.



 
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 10:19 AM
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@Muppy1840 , are those old pictures? I thought you had harvested some safer 20" rims from an older Dodge a long while back to replace the RH-5 true widow makers rims?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 10:24 AM
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@Muppy1840 , are those old pictures? I thought you had harvested some safer 20" rims from an older Dodge a long while back to replace the RH-5 true widow makers rims?
That picture was taken this winter. Those are the rims I pulled off of an old Dodge grain truck. They are not widow makers. Doug.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 11:54 AM
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Are you getting it ready to drive from Upper Bucks to the Central PA Truckstock at the Bald Eagle State Park October 3-6?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 12:21 PM
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Nice project, good to see you are making progress.
I like your "Tire / Wheel Step" or whatever it is called?
Where can you get it?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 12:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Muppy1840
Nice original truck. Here is mine. 51 Mercury M5. Doug.


Beautiful truck!
 
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ingo
Nice project, good to see you are making progress.
I like your "Tire / Wheel Step" or whatever it is called?
Where can you get it?
I found it on Amazon. It’s a game changer!
 
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Old Apr 21, 2024 | 12:51 PM
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Are you getting it ready to drive from Upper Bucks to the Central PA Truckstock at the Bald Eagle State Park October 3-6?
I don’t know if I will make it this year, but I would love too!
 
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