A Scottish 55 Big back window

[whiskymaker]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

No body repops them. If you do not want stock any small box heater will work, the core is only about 10 x 6 x 2 inches. The original had an internal cable operated valve that regulated the hot water from the water pump or block. When mine went bad I just replaced the valve with a nipple and used an inline valve in the rubber line. Since our seasons tend to change quickly I did not even bother hooking it up to a cable, just lifted the hood twice a year to turn it off or on. With a little cable work you could get it to work with the original deluxe control if you have it. Deluxe fan switch is electric so that will work too. Vintage Air, etc. do make heat only units too.

Thanks for taking taking the time to add this...

ive no heater at all with mine so i think the mini heating system will be the way to go...
just need to find a diagram that shows hose connections

again thanks for the info

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

...PM Kabwe or Dan in Pasadena for a start on that kinda thing....

Hi Whiskeymaker!

I like what I'm seeing of your build.

Regarding the background on your truck, in California you can go to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and submit a form asking for the registration history of a vehicle as long as you write down your reason for asking. I've done this myself in the past when looking for the '55 Chevy two door hardtop my Dad bought new and gave to me when I turned 16. Of course being the idiot I was as a teenager, I didn't want it and he took it back and more or less GAVE it away for $450! It just kills me to think of it to this day.

Anyway, in my case, the DMV could not locate a registration history under the only license number I knew for it so I never found anything out. If the current owner doesn't want to allow you to contact them they just have to ignore the letter from the DMV. At least this is the way it used to go.

After reading all that, if you want me to do anything for you here, drop me a PM with the information you have and I'll give it a try. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

[Kim57]

Looks good all in black.
Kim

[speesh]

Your truck is looking good! Can't wait to see what color it will be.

http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com
Go here, you will find a manual for your truck. A great resource for all old car and truck lovers.

[dubie]

Great progress! I love seeing body panels in black epoxy. It's funny though, the chassis looks so tall, we mostly see ones with a front clip welded on and a giant c notch out back. This is kind of refreshing to see

[whiskymaker]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

Hi Whiskeymaker!

I like what I'm seeing of your build.

Regarding the background on your truck, in California you can go to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and submit a form asking for the registration history of a vehicle as long as you write down your reason for asking. I've done this myself in the past when looking for the '55 Chevy two door hardtop my Dad bought new and gave to me when I turned 16. Of course being the idiot I was as a teenager, I didn't want it and he took it back and more or less GAVE it away for $450! It just kills me to think of it to this day.

Anyway, in my case, the DMV could not locate a registration history under the only license number I knew for it so I never found anything out. If the current owner doesn't want to allow you to contact them they just have to ignore the letter from the DMV. At least this is the way it used to go.

After reading all that, if you want me to do anything for you here, drop me a PM with the information you have and I'll give it a try. Nothing ventured, nothing gained!

Many thanks for that ^^^ Dan... i shall have a chat with the wife and see if she wants to go into researching the truck......i shall drop you a PM if we decide to look into it.

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looks good all in black.
Kim

only epoxy for now Kim....colour will be in the next few weeks....

Originally Posted by speesh

Your truck is looking good! Can't wait to see what color it will be.

http://www.oldcarmanualproject.com
Go here, you will find a manual for your truck. A great resource for all old car and truck lovers.

Thanks for kind comments and that link,i shall certainly be having a look through it.

Originally Posted by dubie

Great progress! I love seeing body panels in black epoxy. It's funny though, the chassis looks so tall, we mostly see ones with a front clip welded on and a giant c notch out back. This is kind of refreshing to see

Thanks dubie.

she will be getting a fair bit of work done to her regarding straightness of panels and small amounts of filler(bondo)

I looked into all the mods for lowering the truck and clipping her and so on...but we decided against doing it all....my wife dont really like lowered vehicles ( most of my vee dubs were lowered) so the truck will be staying at the height she is at now.

[Low Elco]

Resources:

Jim Carter's in Independence, MO has a lot of that era stuff new and used.

http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/

Classic Truck Parts in KC,MO has that era as well, I think

http://www.classicparts.com/

And, brothers in CA

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/

Go forth and flourish! Your stuff's lookin' good!

[whiskymaker]

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Resources:

Jim Carter's in Independence, MO has a lot of that era stuff new and used.

http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/

Classic Truck Parts in KC,MO has that era as well, I think

http://www.classicparts.com/

And, brothers in CA

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/

Go forth and flourish! Your stuff's lookin' good!

you Sir are a Gentleman and a Scholar...thank you for those links


not sure my wallet or bank account will say the same though

[Low Elco]

I'm not good for much, but I try. Hope it helps. Props to anyone trying this that far away. It's not easy doing it here!

[whiskymaker]

So, after a few problems with defective vinyl....we got news our bench seat was done......








we are well chuffed with it

[Kim57]

Seat looks real nice.
Kim

[whiskymaker]

now we are getting there.....Bruce has put a lotta hard work in to get her to this stage....getting really excited now..........

[whiskymaker]

[whiskymaker]

[Baldeagle SR]

A lot of nice work done. looks good.
Rich
my build
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

[Hampshire]

That's movin' along....nice!

[_Ogre]

wow. you did get a nice truck, we would consider that body ''rust free'' in michigan

[Low Elco]

Looks like he's doin' right by you! Great progress!

[whiskymaker]

Originally Posted by Baldeagle SR

A lot of nice work done. looks good.
Rich
my build
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=576185

Thank you...i love the little trick moving your battery....

Originally Posted by Hampshire

That's movin' along....nice!

Originally Posted by _Ogre

wow. you did get a nice truck, we would consider that body ''rust free'' in michigan

Originally Posted by Low Elco

Looks like he's doin' right by you! Great progress!

Thanks folks......we certainly lucked in getting this truck,that's for sure.

i'm still finding it strange having someone else do all the donkey work,but, i am enjoying watching it all happen

[Kim57]

Looking good.
Kim

[Baldeagle SR]

Moving the battery was the best thing I done so far. easy to replace without getting under the truck. one screw and you can charge it easy, I will change it to a side post battery Rich

[whiskymaker]

So Bruce has steamed right into the bonnet....

he had told me a few weeks back that the bonnet had a lot of filler(bondo) in it which only showed up during the blasting stage.....

i can see what he means now......







and ta da.............

[whiskymaker]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looking good.
Kim

thanks Kim :d

we are certainly gathering speed now.......my painter had a few personal things to deal with recently,so now he is back in the game and moving along nicely....

Originally Posted by Baldeagle SR

Moving the battery was the best thing I done so far. easy to replace without getting under the truck. one screw and you can charge it easy, I will change it to a side post battery Rich

yup, a trick i shall keep in mind......good luck with yours and health n happiness to enjoy

[Baldeagle SR]

Thanks Whiskymaker for the kind words. Rich

[whiskymaker]

So,Bruce tells me he has been having.........."fun"....doing the wings !!!!!!

Before i put the pics up, it just reiterates to me how pics do NOT show how much work is involved in real life......even after all the projects ive done over the years, i was still stunned at how much work the wings have been for Bruce......

The wings still need to be sprayed in a spray filler, then blocked and then into high build primer........

anyways piccys








Holes? what holes?







these next two will give you an idea of the work involved...this is the left wing,the one that had the holes in it....