Dutch 1955 build

[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

[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

i like the look



shave that standing seam and you will have this look

Ok i took Ogre's advise and shaved the standing seam



also fitted the gas pedal in place


and checked if the wiper motor would not interfere with the brake booster

[hotrod1]

I have always wanted to know how you fill and maintain a master cylinder like that? Can you enlighten me please?

By the way, what pedal set up did you use?

[63split]

Originally Posted by hotrod1

I have always wanted to know how you fill and maintain a master cylinder like that? Can you enlighten me please?

By the way, what pedal set up did you use?

by using a mirror and a bottle like this


the same procedure i use on my 55 panel with underfloor pw brake setup
where the master cilinder is located right under the seat without an access hole
from above

the pedal setup i use is a modified underfloor setup
the rubber brake pad is from a corvette, the gas pedal is from lokar.

[hotrod1]

Originally Posted by 63split

by using a mirror and a bottle like this


the same procedure i use on my 55 panel with underfloor pw brake setup
where the master cilinder is located right under the seat without an access hole
from above

the pedal setup i use is a modified underfloor setup
the rubber brake pad is from a corvette, the gas pedal is from lokar.

Can u still run an ac unit (vintageair) with the master up there?

[_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

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.

[63split]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

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

just stock height nothing radical i am not realy a fan of chopped cars/trucks
most of the time its to much and will look wierd.

Originally Posted by Kim57

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

to late for that

just put on the inner roof and outher roof

[JML55]

Looks great, i think you should have switch it for a big back window!

[oldman3]

Very nice work....Jim