I remember when I used to hear folks who were retired that "they didn't know how they found time to work!". I now understand what they meant. I have been darn near sun to sun in something for the last month. Luckily some of that time was spent on the 56 6400.
A lot of small things got done and some big ones. I had brazed up my original exhaust manifold after we found that the junk yard one was also cracked. With that ready to put on, Kevin and I went to the huge Jefferson Wisconsin swap meet.
As we were heading back to the Suburban, we came across another manifold set. $10, and it was perfect. It sure beats the $75 I spent on the cracked set.... The new set is now in the truck and the exhaust system is back on. Kevin did install the hydrovac, and We flushed the vacuum lines to/from the vacuum manifold and the two speed rear. The leaking hydrovac put brake fluid into all those lines. We also replaced all of the rubber hoses in the vacuum system.
We also found a non cracked dash guage face plate, heater knobs and better turn signal handle. Of course I had to buy another outboard...I only have 93 if them...(At least this one is not staying here!). All in all a good event and glad to be more normal again. Everyone in the house has now had at least 1 vaccination, so things are looking up.
I had a lot of trouble finding someone who was willing to install the windshield. Kevin has been swamped with school and work so his time on the truck has been limited. He used the new ultrasonic cleaner to rebuild the carb. He also utilized a vacuum brake off of a 2-jet to replace the speedo switching gear for the two speed. So a lot of things got done. As far as the glass situation, I sure didn't want to try it alone. After about 10 shops, I found a fellow who was willing to help. Yesterday they came and installed it and the rear sluding window also. I also was finally able to get the doors and visor painted. The truck is back on wheels, and the seats are back in the cab. A new radiator should come tomorrow. Lots to keep track of.
