hi guys. working on the truck again. I don't know if I did something wrong or if it is just too dam hot here in AZ, but I am having a problem with the center console that I just built. the contact cement is not holding the material on. I have tried 3 different types of glue, but it is coming off. WTF? For now, I just put some staples on the inside to hold it in place until I can figure out the problem.
I worked on the electric door locks for over a month, but could never get them to work properly, so I gave up. Not really 'gave up', but rather decided that I didn't want to put electric door locks on it. Since I have the doors converted to the Altman easy latches, there is a week spot in the latch when used with the 1947 handles (NOT push button). You can easily force the outside handle down and back up when the door is locked. The Altman latch breaks after about 3 or 4 times.
So now i have holes in the doors from the wires and a switch in the dash that doesn't do anything and $150 worth of brand new electrical stuff that is going in the trash.
On a brighter note, I got her new stereo put in.
Of course, the wife wanted a stereo that had all of the modern conveniences, so we got one from Retro Sound that has Bluetooth, USB jack, and works with her phone. It is a nice little unit, but they messed up on their grill adapter for our trucks. The adapter positions the control knobs at an angle when they should be in line with the unit. Here are some pics.
06-11-2019, 08:30 AM
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