I thought I would update Y'all on the current status of "Thor". I have completed the front disc brake upgrade, added a power Steering Pump and Hydrobooster, this thing stops like NOW.
I added a small cap HEI, the plugs are now gapped at 0.045 and burn clean. The truck starts every time on the first try and runs smooth. I also added a PCV system.
I am in the middle of transmission swap to an NV4500 Overdrive. I'm rebuilding the Transmission and am waiting on parts. The Transmission swap was an idea hatched between the late Ed Pruss and myself, I hope to see this through to completion soon. (Rest In Peace Ed) No doubt I will need to make several modifications to get the transmission installed and working.
The current project is a complete rewire of the Truck. The original wiring is just so brittle, every time I touch it it cracks or crumbles. I picked up a 14 circuit wiring harness at the last Moultrie Swap meet for $85.00. I have the front harness mostly complete, I will have park lights and turn signals in the grill like original. I'm keeping the fender mounted turns signals as well. I'm still working out the placement of the rear lights, I want to move them up to just under the lip of the bed. The dash is apart at the moment and being rewired. I'm adding Cab Lights too.
I need to replace a couple of the switches, the wiper motor switch just crumbled in my hand, the heater blower motor switch came out in pieces. I also want to change out the Amp meter for a Volt Meter in the gauge cluster.
For the "While I'm in Here Department", I am adding seat belts and replacing the seat. Thor's seat was stuffed with old pillows and flannel shirts along with who knows what else. The seat from Linda's 1960 is in much better shape and it won't be getting used in her truck. I am going to recover the seat with a factory style cover from LMC, I may add a little extra padding as well.
Everything is a work in progress at the moment. I have a goal of taking Thor to the Trucks at the Farm show in Columbia SC on November 1st, the clock is ticking.
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