Loadmaster '47 COE

[Palf70Step]

Safe travels.

[Dieselwrencher]

Very cool pics! You were finding a lot of trucks for sure. I really like the pic of the elk in the pond. Too cool. Have a safe and uneventful trip back home!

[99 to Life]

epic shots man, you guys traveling with these trucks should be a kick in the rear for everyone on here to get their rides done and travel far. (easier said than done) but great motivation for some guys, very inspiring. I luuuuuv that train photo.

[47 Fasttoys]

Yes, it was hot, hot, hot playing golf. Do I turn around for the sighs? nope I watch the GPS it's got a dotted line for state lines. A few more shots: Somewhere in Kansas my CB antenna decided it had had enough wind and snapped over. A couple of things I picked up at yard sales in the country side. An old steamer chest which I will convert into an engine cover to replace the box. Some old Caddy hub caps. A Shock Top beer tap handle, could make a cool shifter knob. I think I picked up every bug in the mid-west. Home now, total miles 3,873. Average mileage 16.29 MPG. Truck issues: one broken CB antenna, one leaking air fitting on the air ride system (was able to repair on the road). Biggest complaint: I need AC!!!
Rob

[Advanced Design]

That was an awesome trip and some good finds! Thanks for sharing.

[oldman3]

Enjoyed the ride along, truck is doing great...Jim

[flashed]

Glad you had a great trip and the chest looks good too.

[iowaboynca]

admit it. you were trying to figure out a way to get that cab forward home, weren't you?

[lower50's]

Sweet trip with very little issues The bugs just show ppl you drive it. If you didn't know all beer tap handles use a 3/8"x 18 thread I had to make an adapter out of brass for mine. Nice Chest my GF would love to have one like that.

[dug224]

Thanks for taking us along. I'd say the mileage was pretty good considering the frontal area. dug

[99 to Life]

awesome miles. Iv never been big on AC but I can totally see having it on a trip like that.

[47 Fasttoys]

So I've been working on a new engine cover, the box worked I just wanted to try something different. I made a steel hinged support with some stops on the inside and then added the wood with a cutout for the engine cover. I still need to do the front wood panel. I just can't decide which way I want to go: I have a old steamer trunk (kinda large) I can cut the bottom out of and use it, or I have an old smaller tool box that I could do the same to or I could just leave the Vortec engine cover exposed. You guys got any input on this? The box is no longer an option because I used the wood for the cover.
Rob

[solidaxel]

I like the box, but it looks like it is taking up a lot of real estate.

[lower50's]

I agree with solid!

[solidaxel]

Originally Posted by lower50's

I agree with solid!

WE Canucks stick together !

[mud.man.rj]

Maybe a lexan box to show it off, or smaller wooden box, could put a false bottom in the large box and make the top 1/2 useful.

[Gokart Mozart]

Jerry cans on either side with ammo box in middle. Cans could be storage, not just fluids. http://www.jerrycan.com/shop/jerry-c...lity-tool-box/

Coke cooler http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Coca...3D331941502721

[47 Fasttoys]

Ta Da! I now have working AC in the truck. I crimped the lines last week and a friend loaned me some gauges and a vacuum pump. I vacuumed the system for about an hour (after adding oil), charged the system with 2 cans of Freon and bingo 42 degree air. During the process I also rewired the fans to run at half speed. I didn't need full speed and the truck never got over 200 degrees. You can see the fire wall is getting a bit crowded with hoses.
Rob

[Bad Apache]

Seeing as you use this truck as a truck, a cover is needed. I'd vote tool box, depending on it's looks. The trunk is cool, but too large. Let me sleep on it and try to come up with something else.

[nvrdone]

if you could find an old tool chest and make it fit over the engine, that might look real kool

[47 Fasttoys]

OK, with it being so dang hot I haven't been doing a lot of truck work lately. I have on the other hand been doing some research on adding AC to the truck. I have decided to go with the Vintage Air Mark IV under dash unit with cool function only. I will also use the donor truck compressor after moving my alternator to some other location and opening up that space. Keep in mind I am also running an engine driven air compressor (converted York) for the air ride system so space on the front of the engine is at a premium. I will take some pictures and give some details as I go.
Rob

[Bad Apache]

Always look forward to your work Rob. We have had the same heat/humidity. Very hard to muster motivation. Especially after working on other people's cars for 9 hours!

I think you need to stuff a turbo in there as well!

[47 Fasttoys]

So my Vintage Air unit arrived today. I was a little hesitant to fork over the extra bucks for this unit when I found quite a few for under $100 on the net. That being said I can see what you pay for: All the units I found for cheep had only a 4 pass evaporator coil and a plastic case, the Vintage Air unit has at least an 8 pass coil (that I can see through the vents) and a metal case. Below is what I received. A few things had to be moved, overall this part was easy to install. I should receive the remaining parts later this week.
Rob

[lower50's]

I have heard great thing about VA
Look what I found on a FB page.

[47 Fasttoys]

Dang, that looks just like my truck. Yes, on rare occasions I will buy from HF.
Rob