Are you going to paint the truck? No, I'm keeping it original [to me].
Did you rebuild the engine and transmission? My 216 Babbitt was seized. I purchased a 261 (235 with Captain bars).
Did you rebuild the clutch? Not sure what we're doing with that yet.
Did you rebuild the brake system, wheels and M.C.? Yes
Did you run new brake lines? Yes
Did you run new fuel lines? Not yet.
Did you have the gas tank professionally cleaned? Not yet.
Did you install a new fuel sender unit? Not yet.
Did you rebuild the instrument cluster? I can't find anyone who knows anyone, aside from someone in Arkansas who was recommended (we're from Indiana). Other than the numbers disintegrating it is in pristine condition, and just needs rewired. I'm still trying to find someone local.
Did you rebuild the windshield wiper motor? That's on the bottom of my list.
Do you hav a good brake light switch? We're swapping to 12v and adding a passenger side light.
Are you installing a new wiring harness? Yes
Are you installing turn signals? Yes
I guess I should add that hubby and I are not professionals, (he was a DCC on F-15s for 20yrs, and now he repairs/installs MK99s for a local Army/Navy base, and I own a t-shirt quilt shop, and make chenille for 15 area high schools). We do not own a professional mechanics garage, we don't own a lift, and we both work 40 plus hours a week. I have always wanted a truck, fell in love with a couple 46's at a car show a couple of years ago, had a midlife crisis when our boys moved on to college and careers, and decided that I wanted to buy and restore my own truck. I got a new to me battery box, bellhousing, and turn signal for Christmas, and some other bits and bobs for my birthday, and our anniversary. We're "nickel and dining" him into restoration as we have the time and money, and I've tried extremely hard to keep everything original/NOS. Like so hard that I've been adamant that he not buy anything rand new unless absolutely necessary.
We've got the manuals and books, I've printed several things off from this group, my FIL has built cars and raced for eons (he recently helped hubby restore his high school sweetheart - 1968 Camaro) so he's helped some, and Google is my friend as well (along with this forum, and a couple of FB groups). I try to keep little things going that I can accomplish by myself, like some of the Interior, because my husband sometimes travels for work, and it helps keep me busy to pass time. I've already cleaned up the parts, done some Por-15 work, sanded until I'm cross-eyed, and everything in between. I guess I'm just getting antsy since we officially moved into the "put it back together now" category with the differential this weekend. (YAY for progress!). Thank God my husband has the patience of Job. LoL
