WC-51 Restoration or Bust!!

[bigugh20]

You're gonna have to get cotton booties to put over your boots so you don't mess up the paint. First Rate rebuild Kent!

 

[papabear]

You're gonna have to get cotton booties to put over your boots so you don't mess up the paint. First Rate rebuild Kent!

Plus, get a case of Clinto's rubber gloves to keep hand/body oils off the paint etc.

I'd say the standard white paper "painters coveralls" should take care of the rest.

I sure hope I don't spill my Crown and coke on that truck when I make my surprize inspection visit!

 

[clinto]

Dude.

Epic.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

No problem with the Crown PB. But again, it will be encased in a plastic bubble to protect it.

 

[o1951]

If he messes yours, take his.

 

[zout]

Ahhh - I really hate to mention this - BUT - those cab hold down bolts and springs you have installed - the springs are on up-side-down.



HAHA - made ya look.

Awesome craftmenship and FINALLY (whew) its coming together - just think - in 2020 you'll be rolling out of the garage driving it for the first time.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

2020? I guess I better put the white heat on this project if I am to make that deadline !!!!!

 

[papabear]

2020? I guess I better put the white heat on this project if I am to make that deadline !!!!!

I'm sorta betting you drive it in your local Veterans Day Parade this year!

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Not too much progress today. Worked on the chassis wiring harness and got everything laid out except three trailer circuits and 2 control circuits. That was because I am tape measure challenged and did not order enough wire. Ordered more from Erik's Surplus so it will be here mid week. Blasted the radiator to cowl supports rods, the seat hold down bracket, tranny tunnel and the two floor pans. I will primer them this afternoon and paint and install Monday if all goes according to plan. Which of course it never does.

 

[zout]

TWM - just zip tie all those wires where they are - no one will notice. Laying out wiring is like watching paint drying.

 

[o1951]

TWM - just zip tie all those wires where they are - no one will notice. Laying out wiring is like watching paint drying.

 

[papabear]

TWM, I know it's a heck of a hard hit to the wallet to order that harness from Vintage but after all the work you've put into getting that truck so nice you and the truck deserve a break!
Get the harness Bro!!

I've been saving up my money and I think I only need to mug about 20 more kids for their lunch money and I'll have enough to order the harness for the WC-22

 

[Tinwoodsman]

I would PB but at $1400 plus dollars it ain't happening. Besides, I can't afford to pay attention let alone pay for a harness. And there is the problem of school kids. We do not have enough to mug here since they are all on the free lunch program, not to mention breakfast and dinner if their parents work late.

 

[clinto]

I've built wiring harnesses before.

I finally decided if I wanted to be tortured, it ought to involve a woman wearing pvc.

 

[o1951]

If you take your time, you can make one at least as nice as store bought, and better than original for very little money. Buy the color wires you need, lay them out and temporarily secure in place. If you think you may add loads in future, or convert to 12 volts, now is the time to go to a larger wire on that circuit, or add extra circuits with a different color wire. Leave a bit extra at ends - not sloppy - just a nice curve. That way, if you have to cut off a light socket or terminal in the future, there is enough to do it without splices. Temporarily tape it every foot or so- I use masking tape. Remove and wrap the harness with protective covering. I use a vise with wood jaws to hold one end as I wrap. Crimp and solder connectors for long, trouble free service.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

If you take your time, you can make one at least as nice as store bought, and better than original for very little money. Buy the color wires you need, lay them out and temporarily secure in place. If you think you may add loads in future, or convert to 12 volts, now is the time to go to a larger wire on that circuit, or add extra circuits with a different color wire. Leave a bit extra at ends - not sloppy - just a nice curve. That way, if you have to cut off a light socket or terminal in the future, there is enough to do it without splices. Temporarily tape it every foot or so- I use masking tape. Remove and wrap the harness with protective covering. I use a vise with wood jaws to hold one end as I wrap. Crimp and solder connectors for long, trouble free service.

So what are you doing next week?

 

[o1951]

So what are you doing next week?

You gonna fly me down and back?

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Unfortunately I can't do that, but I will send you directions.

 

[EMD567]

Looking good Kent. I am now facing the wiring issue, as the wiring in my M37 is just good enough to run the charging circuit and the oil pressure. Even as simple as the wiring is on the M37, I know it will be an up hill fight.

 

[zout]

Blah BLah BLah TWM - just get er done I have plenty of zip ties I will UPS to you