Looks like a good solid truck to work on! Good luck to ya!
Thanks! She has some great bones, anyway. It's a Boyertown 10-foot body, and there's a good reason there's not many around - they're riveted steel bodies! The roof seams on mine have leaked in a few places, and caused rust around the beltline. I'm going to need to replace both roof panels (flat, thankfully, and they'll be fully welded this time. No seam, no leaks!) and a number of small patches around the outside. All of which will require de-riveting the interior panels. Since those will be out, I'll be adding the insulation she never had, in the form of 1" thick semi-rigid fiberglass duct panels; scraps left over from my work.
Getting pretty close to ordering the wiring harness from American Autowire, now. Handful of things to do in preparation for the 12v conversion, like get a 12v coil and Pertronix Ignitor unit, LED lamps, figure out what to do with the ammeter (I've seen the thread on that!), and how I want to repair the marker lamp sockets - new sockets, crimped in place or just the guts? Might convert them to use #37 lamps and GM marker light sockets, like later cars and light trucks used.
Oh, and I should probably take a look at that Grote turn signal switch. See if it needs repair.
For now, I'll concentrate on re-shodding. Needs it desperately!
Been thinking of different engines to use, for more highway-friendly power. I have a line on a 261 (multiple carbs on my own manifold, maybe?); already have a 401M GMC V6 that needs finished up; haven't fully discounted using a Detroit 6V53/Clark 285VO. Not sure I want to do that much surgery, though. Suggestions?
