Merc1973's First Deuce Build Thread

[Merc1973]

On a trip to NAPA today, I picked up some new instrument panel light bulb (upgraded to brighter # 356). I plant to install another red gauge light in the middle of the panel.


A slobber/road draft tube. (1-1/4" ID x 3')


Some license plate brackets for front and rear.

 

[Merc1973]

I received my NOS air tank drain kit and NOS temperature sending unit. Hopefully this weekend should be productive.

 

[Merc1973]

Update: Drove 60 miles with 2 cord of firewood though a couple passes in Appalachia without issue. A little low on power with the load, plus the brakes required a bit more force to stop. Also my turn signals stopped working. I checked and cleaned the flasher relay ground , but no change. Next up is a flasher box replacement.





Can anyone tell me what would have been mounted on the firewall that is no longer there (shown in picture)?

 

[Merc1973]

Here's an odd question?

Check out the nice dent in my front valve cover. What do you suppose caused that? You think they dropped the engine during overhaul at Letterkenny?

 

[localmusicfan]

Isn't that where the quick starting fluid canister normally mounts? Check out episode 8 on the series "so you want to own a deuce and a half" on youtube.

 

[Karl kostman]

Yes that is where the ether starting canister was located!
KK

 

[Merc1973]

Duh... That's it. Thanks.