Sarge's rattle-can rebuild

[48cj2a]

That looks great!

[68Timber]

Thanks guys. I'm diggin it. I'm doing a little detail work on the rear now. I'm trying to get all the bumper bolts off - what a pain... But I have to so I can install the rear filler panel I have for it, and I'm freshening up the tail lights as well. I don't have much time to work on it tomorrow but maybe I can get the rest of the bolts off.

[Boog]

Good early morning John.
Man ol Sarge is starting to look like something now. The lift, wheel and tire change make it look like a totally different vehicle. Sort of fresh and ready instead of tired and worn out. What sort of tail panel do you have in mind? Have you sourced a new rubber floor mat for the interior?

[68Timber]

Hey, Jim. I have a rear bumper filler panel that I got at the pick-n-pull and new bolts for it from LMC. I know this kind of goes against the grain for an old truck like this, but I want carpet with some kind of sound deadener underneath. Maybe some Lizard Skin if I can get enough to do both trucks at a decent price. No bed-liner interior for me, I like my creature comforts.

[Tx Firefighter]

It's a pleasure to read threads like this. I really enjoy seeing a build on a working man's budget scale. Definitely subscribed.

[48cj2a]

How long are the pig tails? Are they long enough to run to a central plug that could be soldered or attach by set screws?

[68Timber]

They are long enough to meet in the middle between the hitch and the tank, I'll just T the right side into the left I guess.

[Boog]

I like the plug n play hookups available these days. If the connector you now have doesn't fully work maybe there is only a bad connection at that point or trouble in the right side harness. Weak grounds are common causes of lite problems. It can makes lights do wierd things.
Also being a military vehicle I'm sure it's wiring is somewhat different than standard civilian vehicles.
How much of the truck operates on 24 volts? Starting system only maybe?

[48cj2a]

Only the starting system is 24v on the CUCV Chevrolet trucks. The wiring harness on these is special because of the compatibility with the military trailer harness plug where all circuits are separate for tail, stop, left, right, blackout etc.

Here is another cheap solution I found on Steelsoldiers:

Or you can buy a cheap flat 4, and a complete 3-pin weatherpack connector (1 male end, 1 female end) and build your own adapter that will plug in right where the military trailer plug connects to the wiring harness. You can switch between military and civilian wiring in about 30 seconds.

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthr...l=1#post932493

[Boog]

Thanks for that link. It's some good reading.

[made2drag]

Sarge is looking good!

[68Timber]

Thanks dude! We'll see if you still think so after the cruise in next Sat. My excuse for having this one is to tow our MX bikes to the trail head, so I've spent this weekend cleaning dirt bike carbs and put a new clutch in one of them. One needs a new battery and mine needs the muffler wrapped, then hopefully we can make good use of the new-found sunshine and good weather. I'm still working on the truck, but my boys are ready to ride. On a side note, I'm thinking about calling their beds leg-stretchers instead - both of them will need something bigger this year.

[made2drag]

Originally Posted by BRUISER

Thanks dude! We'll see if you still think so after the cruise in next Sat. My excuse for having this one is to tow our MX bikes to the trail head, so I've spent this weekend cleaning dirt bike carbs and put a new clutch in one of them. One needs a new battery and mine needs the muffler wrapped, then hopefully we can make good use of the new-found sunshine and good weather. I'm still working on the truck, but my boys are ready to ride. On a side note, I'm thinking about calling their beds leg-stretchers instead - both of them will need something bigger this year.

im looking forward to seeing it this saturday (april 5th)......and my 86 needs alot of work just to make the drive to the parking lot saturday....lol

[98Murray]

Cool build! Thats a mean looking machine too

[chevyboy73]

cool build! i like what you did with the stencils on the leafs! I think CUCVs are awesome, they have awesome paint and capabilities.

[68Timber]

Originally Posted by 98Murray

Cool build! Thats a mean looking machine too

Originally Posted by chevyboy73

cool build! i like what you did with the stencils on the leafs! I think CUCVs are awesome, they have awesome paint and capabilities.

Thanks! I told myself I was going to refurb the doors (hinges/felts/rubbers/vents/strikers etc) and then work on my 2wd truck awhile. But I have a 4-speed manual for this truck that might happen sooner than I was planning. Two projects at once probably isn't the best idea but I'm never short something to do, that's for sure.

[mpierce9]

Looking good. I enjoy watching your progress and approach to things.

[68Timber]

Originally Posted by mpierce9

Looking good. I enjoy watching your progress and approach to things.

Thanks man, I appreciate that. I'm just trying to do things I've learned here to make this a livable truck.

[McMurray76]

Is there any update on this?

[68Timber]

Yes, there is, and it is good news to me. My oldest son asked for this truck as his first car. He just turned 14, so we have time to do whatever he wants, so it will become nicer than originally planned - it will get painted now. But I told him to at least let me get my new engine/trans in my 2wd 79 first and then we'd start back on it. I'm kinda excited he asked for it yet hoping he doesn't lose interest. We'll have fun finding out, I guess it will be my job to keep it entertaining.

[DBLSPRT68]

John, that is good news! I wish my oldest was 14, he just turned 7. I've got a long way to go........... I was hoping to save the 68 Camaro for him, but that may not happen. (NOT as a first car, as more of a graduation from COLLEGE gift.)

[68Timber]

For starters it means the front grille will have to come back off, it'll have to have AC now. I wanted to put one of these in: Old Air under dash kit, now its a must. I'm also thinking about swapping the doors for some with power windows/locks, just so it has the minimum level of creature comforts.

[UKNOWME]

How about some interior pics?

[68Timber]

Originally Posted by UKNOWME

How about some interior pics?

Here's a few from dying the visors, door panels and adding some ebay map-pockets. I have a set of Cabela's camo covers on the orginal bucket seats that I don't have a picture of. The interior is otherwise original and bare but we will put a full civilian interior in it.

[UKNOWME]

Originally Posted by BRUISER

Here's a few from dying the visors, door panels and adding some ebay map-pockets. I have a set of Cabela's camo covers on the orginal bucket seats that I don't have a picture of. The interior is otherwise original and bare but we will put a full civilian interior in it.

Cool!