Dutch 1955 build

[1947hillbillytruck]

I don't see any Koni carlift's around the shop.kinda wierd since you're dutch.....
-a pleasure to look at your work..keep it up!

[63split]

Originally Posted by 1947hillbillytruck

I don't see any Koni carlift's around the shop.kinda wierd since you're dutch.....
-a pleasure to look at your work..keep it up!

Koni only has hydraulic lifts and they cost 3 to 4 times more
and i doubt they make them there selfs

the 2 2post lift we have are spindle type lifts
some how these give me a more save feeling

[1947hillbillytruck]

yeah they are very expensive,but unbeatable quality.thought they were made in holland,says so on ID plates on my lifts.

[63split]

have been working on the shifter and handbrake assembly
and made 2 holes in the floor cover


found out i had room enough for the flush fuel cap
so i have lifted the fuel tank up 1.1/4 inch more into the frame and hides the tank a little more



also been working on the firewall filled up the piece i cut out, to give the right cillinder head some room.



also checked how the new doors fit the boddy, well they need some work
to get perfect staight and even lines all around

[Kim57]

Looking good.
I'm thinking about using the same set up for my trans shifter and e-brake.
Kim

[63split]

Originally Posted by Kim57

Looking good.
I'm thinking about using the same set up for my trans shifter and e-brake.
Kim

it fits petty nice but only i have moved the e-brake up 4 inch

[63split]

did some more on the firewall cleaned up all the holes pfff........




also got the new steering wheel in the mail last week
could not resist to put it on to see how it looks

[Kim57]

Looking good. That's a nice wheel.
Kim

[ChuckDriver]

Awesome work!

[_Ogre]

i like the look



shave that standing seam and you will have this look

[_Ogre]

to fix this...



my cab was worse, it had been dropped on the firewall (long story, don't ask)
an old time body man helped me straighten the cab
blue line is what we had, red line was what we were after
white brace is in line where he jacked the A pillar against the lower rear corner of the step well
he used a porta power body jack to move the cowl forward
might make your rear door seam better too



we jacked a lot, problem was we were afraid to go too far
we should have gone one more pull of the jack
now if i torque the cab on a twisty driveway entry, it chips the paint in that spot

[candyx]

Believe it or not ,that tool will fix anything that he's holding in his hand!!!

[63split]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

shave that standing seam and you will have this look

that looks verry nice mmm i might need to do that too

[63split]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

to fix this...



my cab was worse, it had been dropped on the firewall (long story, don't ask)
an old time body man helped me straighten the cab
blue line is what we had, red line was what we were after
white brace is in line where he jacked the A pillar against the lower rear corner of the step well
he used a porta power body jack to move the cowl forward
might make your rear door seam better too



we jacked a lot, problem was we were afraid to go too far
we should have gone one more pull of the jack
now if i torque the cab on a twisty driveway entry, it chips the paint in that spot

dont think i need to do that because the fit is pretty close
and the door lines up to the A pillar
by jacking it up might mess that up

i will adjust the arc of the door to the cab

thanks Sander,

[63split]

have been working on the left fender today
it had some nasty dent and didnt follow the contour of the door
had to tweak the brace to get it back in shape


then made a new piece and welded in in




the driverside door has a large gap in the rear and doesnt run parallel
and needs some adjustment here


but will first put the inner and outher roof panel in, that i will get in Monday
finaly.......
would be better to live in the Usa for that reason

also working on the bedwood




Some Q.
I have been looking for wheels for the Truck seen some nice stuff
from Raceline
now i am looking for a supplier who has Raceline wheels

i have tried Raceline directly, at first they answered promptly with sizes and pricelist. then i send them a 2e email for more specs and that i want to order
but got no answer, dead silence since ?

does any one know a good supplier i need 2 custom made wheels for the rear


thanks Sander,

[Kim57]

You're doing a real nice job.
Sorry I can't help on the wheels.
Kim

[oldman3]

Sweet....Jim

[63split]

had some fight going on with the hood hinges
had 2 new ones but there crap they didnt close propperly.
compared them with the old ones and they end up in a whole different angle
and dive to deep down and hitting the cowl with hood not even fully closed.

ended up with the original hinges and now the hood closes nicely



also did some adjustment on the right fender
had a large gap it curved out from the cowl till half way the fender


here i need to add some matal to line up with the cowl

[Kim57]

I think that is a common problem with these trucks. I had to fix mine in the same place.
Kim

[63split]

Originally Posted by Kim57

I think that is a common problem with these trucks. I had to fix mine in the same place.
Kim

yes i saw it in your thread

[63split]

today got some parts in inner and outher roof and seats
and checked out how they will look



then started cutting up more roof left overs
now i have the new inner roof i know exactly what i had to remove



all spotwelds drilled out



also bought a boattrailer fender will cut it in 2 for the mini tubs

[papastrk]

A wide custom motorcycle rear fender makes a very nice set of wheel tubs. Just a suggestion. Very nice work so far!

[Kim57]

I like those seats.
You've taken so much off the roof maybe you should just make it a roadster.
Kim

[OrrieG]

Sure a lot of TF roadster talk on the forum lately. It is turning out nicely. chop or stock height cab?

[JML55]

Nice work.