What did you do to your truck today?

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by kirtzen

markeb01

Thanks, it looks great. I need to do something similar.

If you decide to go with the old Moon style pedal, there were 3 basic flavors available back in the 60’s – Cal Custom (which I have), Eelco, and Moon. Any of these can be returned to like new condition by sandblasting. I got tired of mine getting stained with dirt, so I blasted it and painted it with POR-15 Sterling Silver several years ago. About every 6 months I spray it with Windex and scrub it with a tooth brush, then wipe it off and it looks like new again.

There were also off brands, and some sellers on eBay try to pass off bus pedals, and even drum pedals as speed equipment. I’ve also seen several apparent Moon pedals with a different word cast in, frequently ending in H.S. These were normally cast in high school metal shops back in the 60’s in a sand cast mold made from a genuine Moon pedal. Here’s a quick description of each of the main brands one at a time so it doesn’t get too confusing.

The Moon pedal was by far the most popular and can still be purchased new from Mooneyes. I tried using an old original Moon pedal first, but they have a raised border, rim, ledge or whatever you want to call it on the left side as well as the right side and bottom. In real world use the left hand border interfered with operation of the brake pedal, so initially I removed the left border. I kept trimming more and more to get to work until it soon looked like crap so I started looking for one of the other brands.

Here are several photos of Moon pedals. They also were available with two hinge styles, center pivot or heel.






Here’s a link to the Mooneyes web link:

http://www.mooneyesusa.com/moon-foot...53509cc45a044d

Next up is Cal Custom which looks very similar to the Eelco version, except for the pyramid or waffle pattern. Cal Custom is indented while Eelco protrudes. The only advantage of one over the other is the Eelco is probably easier to clean. Neither of these brands have the ledge on the left side.

I bought my Cal Custom pedal on eBay which is the only place I have found any in many years. You may have luck locally if you have swap meets in the area. Cal Custom came in two styles, heel pivot and clamp on (to attach to a stock accelerator pedal). Mine is a heel pivot type, attached to an original Moon heel pivot bracket. Here are a few pictures of both styles:







Cal Custom also offered a matching dimmer pedal. I bought one as a kid and put it in our 52 Oldsmobile, but my dad hated it and kept pulling it out because his shoe constantly hung up on the side of the miniature. I've seen these on eBay sell for anywhere between $20 up to $75. Here’s a couple of pics:




Eelco is the 3rd brand and here are a few photos. They can always be identified by the little barefoot insignia on the back.






All 3 brands seem to be equally popular now, and condition seems to be the most important factor in their cost. I’ve also seen bidding fever drive a mediocre Moon pedal over $100, when a new one could be purchased for less than half that amount.

Happy hunting if you decide you want something like this.

[markeb01]

The bare foot versions are still available NOS or new. There’s even a matching dimmer switch cover, although I’m not sure how practical that would be.

Here’s an NOS example on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-CAL-CUST...item35ae414c7c

And Mr. Gasket sells brand new what appears to be an accurate replica:

Amazon.com: Mr. Gasket 9645 Barefoot Style Gas...
Just be careful shopping for a used one on eBay. A lot of people “get the fever” and bid these things up well beyond the price of new. Same thing happens with Moon pedals. I believe all the bare foot versions clamp to the existing stock pedal.

[StevieC]

I got a 65 big window from my renter in lieu of a months rent... it's rough

It hadn't been started in two years so last night I bought a battery for it, a couple gallons of gas, and a can of starter fluid.

It took a while and when it finally came to life water started spraying out the middle of the metal upper radiator hose/pipe.

So today I got me a radiator hose, a one day vehicle move permit, and I'm on a mission to drive that truck an hour and a half to my place

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by Vernski

Holy crap Markb you sure do your homework thanks for sharing the pic's, haven't seen some of that stuff for years....Vernski

Thanks Vernski, I routinely focus way too much time on details I’m interested in. I like to share as much as possible for those that may care about this stuff in the future, when there aren’t any more old guys around to ask.

Originally Posted by StevieC

So today I got me a radiator hose, a one day vehicle move permit, and I'm on a mission to drive that truck an hour and a half to my place

Good luck on your adventure. Hopefully the weather cooperates and the trip is uneventful.

[JimQ]

I have a Radio!

Replaced the original speaker with this one from Classic Parts.

http://www.classicparts.com/1964-66-...ctinfo/69-853/

This replacement speaker is actually 2 - 4ohm speakers. I wired them in series to get 8 ohms and get them close to the load of the original 10ohm speaker.

Got a working AM radio off of eBay for $20.

Wired it up. Works great! AM radio has never sounded soooooo sweet!

Q

[willyp]

markeb01, once again your attention to detail is top notch. i have been looking for one of those at swap meets for a while. i was thinking of the moon pedal and how to trim that left side without making look like crap.

[65GMCFirstride]

welded the passenger side rocker panle on and started working on the fiirewall!!!

[Tommy454]

First coat of Satin black applied today with my son; Daddy's Little Helper.

[jocko]

Originally Posted by Tommy454

First coat of Satin black applied today with my son; Daddy's Little Helper.

HEY, I had that same JAWS t-shirt when I was a kid! That is one kool kid!

[Tommy454]

Originally Posted by jocko

HEY, I had that same JAWS t-shirt when I was a kid! That is one kool kid!

One of his favorite shirts. It comes out of the dryer and right back on him.

[markeb01]

The roads were clear and dry enough I actually got to drive my truck to the store today and pick up the paint for the new front wheels. Since I removed the bed cover and a couple hundred pounds of sand bags 3 years ago, it doesn’t handle too well on ice any more.

[Chevy Fleetside]

I set the engine in the engine bay so i can start on the wiring and all the plumbing of the brakes. It is too cold to paint now so I might as well do the other stuff first.

[jbgroby]

Jaws Trivia,

Your son might like this -In the first scene when the girl is being attacked by "Bruce" (Named after speilbergs Lawyer) and is being yanked back and forth she's screaming very realisticlly, it sounded so good they got the scene in one take, The way it worked is that 2 men were puller her back and forth with ropes tied around her waist and middle section, well to make it look better they did not tell her when they were going to start pulling, so she would not tense up, and they pulled so hard and fast it broke a rib, her screaming was quite real!

[Tommy454]

Originally Posted by jbgroby

Jaws Trivia,

Your son might like this -In the first scene when the girl is being attacked by "Bruce" (Named after speilbergs Lawyer) and is being yanked back and forth she's screaming very realisticlly, it sounded so good they got the scene in one take, The way it worked is that 2 men were puller her back and forth with ropes tied around her waist and middle section, well to make it look better they did not tell her when they were going to start pulling, so she would not tense up, and they pulled so hard and fast it broke a rib, her screaming was quite real!

My son added :The actress who played Chrissy Watkins, the shark's first victim, was a Mermaid in Weeki Wachee Springs Waterpark.
He knows his Jaws trivia.

[SCOTI]

I rolled my chassis out into daylight for some thread update pics....

[Chevy Fleetside]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I rolled my chassis out into daylight for some thread update pics....

I like the wheels. I am probably going to go for them same look but the same size all the way around.

[Cops053]

Cold but Sunny day so decide to pull it out and take a ride through the mountains with the wife. Great day up through Franklin and Cherokee NC. 250 mi round trip and no problems........made for a better day even found a few snow showers.

[markeb01]

In spite of ambient temps in the mid 20’s, I managed to get my front wheels painted with the help of a couple of heat lamps.

[losthope]

Originally Posted by markeb01

In spite of ambient temps in the mid 20’s, I managed to get my front wheels painted with the help of a couple of heat lamps.

i like them! and i like all the labeled storage tubs in the background good idea!

[markeb01]

Originally Posted by losthope

i like all the labeled storage tubs in the background good idea!

I’m very big on organizing and labeling “everything”. I learned long ago, if you can’t find it when you need it you might as well throw it away - because you’ll just end up having to buy a replacement anyway. And it's really not all the difficult or expensive.

[jbgroby]

OH damn that those look good. Both the frame and the rims.

[willyp]

nice markeb01, plans for the rear?

[StevieC]

I started de-greasing the engine compartment, seriously there was 45 years of grease all over everything
Truthfully it looked better all the same color of greasy black
Now it's orange and white and lots of rust brown
I started to pull the rear step bumper but thought better of it
Even tough it's crooked I'm still gonna drive the truck everyday feeding the horses and stuff

Plus what do you do for license plate lights if you don't have a bumper... or a smooth bumper?

[Vernski]

Originally Posted by StevieC

I started de-greasing the engine compartment, seriously there was 45 years of grease all over everything
Truthfully it looked better all the same color of greasy black
Now it's orange and white and lots of rust brown
I started to pull the rear step bumper but thought better of it
Even tough it's crooked I'm still gonna drive the truck everyday feeding the horses and stuff

Plus what do you do for license plate lights if you don't have a bumper... or a smooth bumper?

You could hang a lite if it has a base with holes or taped with a threaded hole to some steel strap or plummers tape, the stuff with holes already in it if your not to concerned with the looks. There should be a wire for the lite if not wire into the taillights...Vernski::

[Indian113]

Originally Posted by StevieC

Plus what do you do for license plate lights if you don't have a bumper... or a smooth bumper?

Go to your local Harley shop and buy some lighted license plate bolts,I am going to put mine on when I get my rollpan mounted