Hey All,
Its been awhile, so time, for another update! What a summer it has been and Maters Cousin came together nicely. The interior recieved a great refreshining that included a complete dismantle of the gauge cluster/speedometer unit. Complete cleaning check or replace gauges as needed and reassembly. The seat recieved new upholstery. A restored "California heater/defroster" found its way into the truck. Last for the interior, the door insides got treated to a two tone paint, and new weather strips.
The correct rearend (3.90 gear) was installed after a complete tear down and replacement of gaskets, seals, brakes and bearings. Then the Rockwell transfer case was installed and new u-joints in all three driveshafts. Add, to the mix, four new shocks.
I opted for a new wiring harness, and after completion of installation, everything that was meant to work did! Even the lighter, and the dome, glovebox, turn signal lights! Best of all......NO SMOKE!!!!
Last, the rims, recieved a sandblasting, primer and paint. Even the spare.
This was as far as I planned to go at thi time and allowed me to make the Madrid Labor Day Car Show and the Kansas City Missouri Stovebolt Reunion of which my original goal was set for! Mission accomplished.
This winters plans include: New carpet for the interior, pull, and tear down engine, mainly for gaskets and what ever else that needs replaced. Replace all glass with green glass. Start body work and prep for paint. Hopefully, Maters Cousin, will be ready to roll down the road again in the spring. Kansas city is approaching fast.
