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I speak with a guy in Russia and a guy in Siberia most days.

Russian chat is via Google Translate app, but when Vladimir writes up reports on his builds in English a rusted sill plate becomes a broken threshold.

Conversely, Stanislav in Siberia is 100% fluent in English, grammatically he outdoes 80% of English speakers straight from his knowledge of English, no translator here, and I speak English with him on WhatsApp. My Russian is super limited.


Sometimes I am sorry for the loss of impact in translation.

With English as my second language, even explained, the impact of stuff is often lost.

Thankfully we still can chat.

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The Easter days are over, we continue with the C10, a New Carpet was laid and fitted and the Sillplate was mounted, the Insulation was attached to the Firewall, the Fuel Tank and the Seat Belts were Installed.
The Door Panels are back in Place.

I installed my inner Door Handle the way I removed it, is it pointing the right way around?

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You're making some great progress. I really like your door panels.

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Here is a picture from the 1962 Chevrolet Truck catalog - the handles have an angle to them.

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Thank you, that is very helpful

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Today was a sad day, I tried to install my windshield together with a friend, but the windshield absolutely wouldn't slide in, then an ugly noise and a crack, that's it. Now I have to buy a new windshield first, I'm sad and had to drink a beer first.

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Es tut mir leid, diesen Bericht zu sehen.

das ist super scheiße und ich würde auch in mein bier heulen.

Wenn Sie versichert sind, könnten Sie einen Anspruch haben, um es einfacher und billiger zu machen.

Viel Glück trotzdem

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Danke für die netten Worte, nein, das muss ich selber bezahlen, noch keine Zulassung.

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That is unfortunate.

Not a cheap item I suspect, but at least you can find one.

My screen is new and has been laying on top of a wardrobe for 7 years.

I hope it fits when the time comes.

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Was it an original windshield or a replacement? Reason I ask is I have the original in my 62 and when I pulled it to replace the gasket it was a pain to re install. I actually had to hire a glass guy to install it and he said the replacement windshields are thinner and the gaskets are made for replacements not originals. So to use a replacement gasket with an original windshield is very hard to install.

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That's a good tip, I'll check it out. There is a difference in the seals, which were installed, are significantly softer than those from Precision, I cleaned and prepared them first, a new windshield is on the way.

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The new Windshields have arrived, ordered two, better safe than sorry.
:lol::lol:
kidding, my buddy needs a new Windshield for his 1960 GMC Apache too. Were delivered really quickly. Now find a Solution for the too narrow Windshield frame.

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Excellent news Harald

How much did it cost you per screen to take that photo?

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I think the price is reasonable, there are 2 windshields

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News from the Shop.
Brake system is finished and bled, now it also brakes at the rear.
Parkbrake cables adjusted, the springs on the cables that sit in the drum were much too long, so the idle travel was too large and therefore had no effect, the cables were also too long, are fairly new and installed by the previous owner, but certainly not for a '62 because the axle comes from a Pontiac...who knows?.
But now everything is correct and bites on the 3rd click, very good.
Carburetor is actuated via a cable throttel and built for a holder is pretty smooth, mounted a trial the new air filter ..... chic.

@62c30 It will have been the original Windshield , the thickness was 5.7mm, the new one is only 5mm.
@all, I wanted to take the old Windshield Seal back, it's in mint condition, will it work?

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Looking good!

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Very nice and very clean. Great work on a cool 62.

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Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.
On Friday my buddy is coming with his pickup and we can bring the huge box with the windshields to my shop, I'm a bit scared to install the new windshield, I can already see myself buying another windshield...... Cross Fingers.

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Fingers crossed.

My new screen has been laying on top of a wardrobe for 7 years.

I hope it did not change shape.

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I'm getting ready to get my windshield in, but unlike you, I chickened out and I'm having a glass gut install it. I'm trying to use all the original glass so the windshield is 55 years old.
Good luck.

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With the Electrical begun arrange all Wires and installed the fuse box.
With the installation of the Windshield there is positive news, my Buddy has a Buddy who works in a Glass Shop, first the new Windshield comes in the 60s Apache, then another day, the 62 comes. That gives hope.

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The Dashboard is connected to the wiring harness via the original connectors, the front wiring harness also got the connectors in the firewall, is a little more work but worth it. Engine wiring harness is also ready.

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I love these wiring harnesses.

One day, mine will be fitted.

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I have my harness sitting in the box waiting to be fitted. Thanks for the pictures as it has helped me think where I can put mine and how to run it.

Truck is coming along nicely Harald, be driving it soon!

P. :D

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Thanks, there's still a lot to do, I'm excited, the glass guys are coming on Wednesday and putting my windshield in place, it took my buddy his 60 Apache it took 45 minutes, it was totally easy. Paul if you need pictures of the wiring harness just let me know.

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Shiny, clear glass.

Excellent

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The Wiring in the Dash is ready so far, when the steering column comes in, the rest is wired, out to the front for the headlights, I have fitted the original connector with new plugs, the Engine is wired and everything is out to the rear.
After I cracked my windshield while installing it myself, the professionals were allowed to do it today and now it sits the Windshield clean in the Cab.
The crossed fingers helped

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BOOOOM !

Nice jobs.

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Really like the grey/red contrast. Very smart looking truck.

Thanks for the offer of help on the wiring, when I get to that stage I will be in contact.

P. :D

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Your truck is looking very cool. Very nice job on the windshield and the wiring is coming along nicely. I don't know how you feel but getting the windshield in is a game changer for getting the truck streetable. Good luck.

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I agree, I'm really happy that the windshield is back in place, the wiring is progressing well.

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New glass & fresh wiring definitely stoke the passion.
Glad the glass cooperated w/you this round!

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Today I have been looking after the Mustang, With new oil and filter and the valves adjusted, 1x in the year is Service, that is done, I had a bit correct only two cylinders, job done and nice test drive made

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Wiring under the Dash is finished, I have to come up with something for the safety switch, it was almost in the Firewall and I had to remove it so that the steering column would fit, so there was no one on it. Still made holders for the flasher relay and the wiring harness, looks good. The rear window is back in place too.

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Everything on your truck is so very neat and tidy.
Looking better than new.

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Coming together nicely. Any provisions for a neutral safety switch on that column?

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I'll probably this reverse switch, down on the steering column, fastened to the shifting, the engine must be started only in P.

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Slowly I can do something again, nobody needs Covid19. Inside I'm almost done, the Bench seat still has to go in. I had to install a safety switch so that the engine only starts in "P", the original one collided with the firewall, so nobody was there.
I used a small industrial roller switch and put it on the shift lever
Are there actually longer speedometer cables? I find it a little tight with the TH350
Stabilizer is also attached.
Shift linkage installed.
Rough preset toe, camber and caster.
Now the inner fenders could be mounted.
Fenders attached, whether the alignment is okay.

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More getting done every day.

Glad you are feeling better.

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Nice neutral safety switch idea.....My after market column has no provisions also
Joe