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Mustang looks good Harald!

P. :D

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Thank you.
The new shock absorber bracket is built and welded, now prepare for painting

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Nice welding Harald.

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Slowly, very slowly it goes on, almost 14 days waiting for the paint to repair the frame around the shock absorber bracket. The automatic transmission has been resealed, I had to replace the shift shaft, which was destroyed.

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At this rate you will be getting ice cream by the weekend!

P. :D

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Now the engine was resealed, the oil pan got a good silicone seal, and I was able to see what kind of engine it is, it has 4 bolt main bearings and 4" bore, block casting number is 3970010, not that bad. I guess times on a block of trucks I couldn't identify the heads, I couldn't find the number 3998981. It was repainted in gray, looks nice

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Don't think they are anything special but pretty sure it will scoot along quite nicely. Actually really like the grey.

Half tempted to throw that colour on my LS but.... Nah!

Great progress as always.

No sign of the ice cream yet though. This weekend??

P. :D

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The weather is supposed to be great.
But certainly not with the truck.
And the ice cream shops are probably still closed.

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New brake lines were made and installed, now the engine and transmission could be put back in their place, the alternator and servo pump were installed, and it's slowly becoming a truck again.

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Looking great Harald.

As Paul says, you will soon be relaxing.

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Thanks, the next projekt looking up the corner, Relaxation is not yet.
I..... if I sometimes do nonsense, you'll notice it..... right. :dohh:

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So waiting in the shed is a Model A Ford to be restored. Very cool.
Your truck is looking good.

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Yes, thank you, it will definitely be an exciting project, it should be in the hot rod style of the 40s, with 4 bangers, maybe even as a full fender with a slight drop in the front axle. But that will certainly take time.
I hope you're doing better and you can continue with your project, I'm crossing my fingers

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Yes, thanks for your kind words.
Fatigue is the main thing now. I don't have any pain, but just so tired all the time.

A 4 banger Model A hot rod is a great way to go.

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The head number is 3998991, and combined with a 3970010 block.......

https://www.hotrodders.com/threads/3...-motor.138756/

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Thanks for that, I thought the same thing. A truck engine. But he ran well and stays that way for now.

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Just now there is a lot of small stuff, gearbox holder a bit embellished.
I had to replace the rear universal joint, it's a 1310-1350 now the drivetrain is complete.
and starting with the exhaust system, from the manifolds it goes straight to the silencers, the right side should come out to the left, it has to jump too, stop for a test first.

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That's some nice work on the exhaust. :)

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That is very smart.


All of it.


Liking the exhaust

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Well finally done, it took the day to get the one tube right so it doesn't make contact with the axle when it's working.

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Slash cut.

Love it.

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Yes or? It has to be, otherwise it's not right. If things go well, the cab will be on the frame next week, that will be a great moment.

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My Plan worked, mounted Springs and Shocks on the Rear Axle, bolted on Wheels and put the Frame on the ground. Everything cleaned up and the Cab with the Engine Jack placed on the Frame, everything went very easily. After 17 Months, the Frame and Cab are reunited.

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Nice work

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That's exciting!

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Great progress you will be driving soon.

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Nice work on the exhaust Harald and has given me a few more ideas!

P. :D

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What a good feeling!

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Hi Harald, that is a great truck! You've done such a nice job of fixing all of the rust. You are very careful with the details and it makes it fun to look at your work. How did you get interested in American cars and trucks?

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Thanks for the words, I'll try my best, it should be fun for us afterwards, it's still a long way to the 1st start.
There is a large US car community in Germany and in Europe in general, you get in touch at car shows everywhere. Our 1st US car was a 1974 GMC G20 Sportsvan in 1989. It stayed for 2 years, it wasn't until 2014 that a 1968 Ford Mustang came to us, I gradually repaired and improved it and now by chance the '62 Chevy C10 came to us, which needed a lot of affection, it gets it from me. Now there's a 30/31 Model A Coupe that's next in line, they're all great vintage cars that have a great story to tell and they all have great parts supply.

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The Doors are now installed again, Doorstops from the Jeep installed, they have 2 locking points and fit plug in play, the Door seals are drawn in, are from the 3-door Honda Civic Hatchback Bj 2008 and fit perfectly. Thanks to the forum for the Great Tips. The Doors snap in nice and soft.
On front the Cab, new longer Bolts onto the frame, which were included in the Set, are too short.
Installed window on driver's side.
Lots of little things where the hours seep away.

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That looks so good Harald.

One day, One day my C10 will be back together.

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It continued with the assembly of the cabin, the pedal bracket is reinstalled, the doors are complete, the cabin is insulated, the brake booster is in place, the master brake cylinder is replaced, the PO installed one for 4 disc brakes, but it is a disc/drum.
Built-in stereo speakers in the dash, is then operated with a small Bluetooth amplifier.
The DeLuxe heating is installed, radio for optics, but installed without function.
The kick panel vents are also installed.... it will.

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Its turning out nice...

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I like the color combination, nice work. Thanks for the updates.

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Harald,

Did you get the door seals in Europe or from the States. I want to use the same in Woody but so far have failed to find a source close to home - my local Honda dealer won't order them for me and a lot of the Ebay and amazon sellers won't ship to the UK.

Love the colour combo.

Well done.

P. :D

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From a dealer here in Waco Texas. :sexy:
But even they had to order them, were not in stock so I had to wait a few days.

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I found them on Ebay Germany. The 3 door hatchback is rare, currently only the 5 door is listed.

If you find door seals and they don't want to ship to England, you can also have them sent to me and I would then send them on, but a package up to 5kg costs €26.90 with DHL. As an idea

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Thanks Harald!

I have family in the States so can get parts shipped to them to send over - its just a bit of a hassle.

If you see another pair of weatherstrips on German eBay - let me know! Had a look now but cant see any. However, my German is not as good as your English, so probably would have been looking for coats for a sausage dog for all I know!

P. :D

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It is only the written word that is understandable. A conversation between us would be fun for you, from what I say.:D
If I find anything I can let you know.