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Hi Jim, always trying to improve on something perfect!! Glad you don't have this white stuff like we do to drive in.
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Great write-up! How does the ride compare to the old setup?
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Glad you had a good time and enjoyed the ride with your new shocks. Wish I could have rode along with you.
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Jim,
I sat down this morning and went through your entire build. I know, pretty late to the party. Like many have mentioned you do outstanding work. And you've commented a number of times you have average skills. Ha....if my skills ever reach the level of your average I will be pleased. Great work and I always enjoy what you and Mark post up. Merry Christmas, Doug |
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If you have the time you should follow what he has inspired in his Son! He has picked up some very interesting traits with his build |
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Hey Guys, A little late in getting started with some projects I want to do to the roadster.
1. Been wanting to install cruise control for years, finally broke down and bought a newer style all electric units (more on that later). 2. The seat in my truck is done in the old tweed material, and is showing dirt and wear from 11 yrs of use, so I'm having it redone in ultra leather to match the leather in the panels and floor. 3. About 2 yrs ago, I was pulling the truck into the basement and another frame was in front of where I park, anyhow I didn't stop soon enough, and knocked a large chip of paint out on the bumper, so I'll repair and repaint. Now I have to do my projects in between Mark working on projects for paying customers, so some of this may drag out awhile, but will be done by early summer. Here is a couple pics of the cruse unit. I bought it through Brandon Distributing, it's my by Smart Line. The complete unit including shipping cost me $249.00. |
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Here's a couple pics of the seat removed ( you can see the two worst spots on the front) and the empty cab.
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Couple pics of the bumper removed from the truck and the spot that was chipped.
Will update some more later...Jim |
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Great to see you check some things off of the list! Looking forward to seeing the Ultra Leather!
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This is going to be fun to tag along on! Wife says the interior on your truck is amazingly Nice, Jim.
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Late friday afternoon I got out and started on the pickup.
Pic 1 removed the cover in front of radiator, etc. Pic 2 This is where the new cruise unit actuator will be mounted. My son Mark came up with mounting it in this location. The cable will go thru the hole, where you see it now, then to carb. This should be the only thing seen when I'm done in the engine compartment. Pic 3 This is the unit. I removed their mounting bracket and I'm making a new one so it will mount on radiator support frame. More later...Jim |
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Nice upgrade!
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Very nice upgrade.
Your truck sure is nice. Kim |
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I had made my bracket on Friday, and painted in black. So I went to shop about 1:00 pm today to do some more work.
Pic 1 The unit, first bracket is theirs, the second one is mine. Mark did some welding on it for me to get the angle I needed. My brother in law then came to the shop and for the next 2 to 3 hours I helped him trouble shoot why his heater in his blazer wasn't working. After changing motors, etc, it turned out to be a bad switch. Pic 2 Unit mounted with new bracket to radiator frame. Electrical hook up will come up from the outside of inner fender and plug into unit. Will show pics when I get that far. Pic 3 another view Jim |
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Good progress Jim... This afternoon, I put my 48 up on the stands I made to do some minor fixes this winter. Your interior looks really good.
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