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Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edit: The radiator is in and plumbed, I had to rework the steering column as the key wouldn’t turn due to clearance issues with the M series mounting. What a er to mod! But I’ve got the firewall collar ready to weld up, key turns just fine; so close to firing her up. ![]() ![]() Edit: She might end up satin black: ![]() Last edited by 66stepside; June 13th, 2020 at 09:36 PM. |
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I’m working outside, wrapping up the brake booster to pedal linkage and the steering column, and the pines are shedding their usual crap and so I popped on an LJ Wrangler Bimini/Bikini top just to catch a break from the misc pine debris.
![]() ![]() ![]() I figure with the right amount of welding to the existing top cross braces, it might work out. It’s obviously too long, but I’m thinking of giving it a shot when I get to that point. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Looking good.
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#44
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I’m ready to mount the M715 cab, front clip and bed to the K30 frame- the wiring harness is done, and plumbed to run; she started up! Haha, the turn signals work, too.
I took a video of the fire up, but can’t post it here- it’s a big relief to have it running. Once the body/bed are securely mounted, I’ll get the gas filler lines plumbed, and see what I can do to get the clutch linkage operational Edit: The cab is bolted down, so naturally I driver her out of the garage! Whew. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Last edited by 66stepside; July 9th, 2020 at 04:49 PM. |
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I’m wiring up the front end for turn signals, parking, and headlights. For part of the turn signal/parking light set up, I fabb’d two brackets for the hood. I know it came with one on the drover’s side, but I thought I’d put another one on the passenger’s side to make it usable:
![]() ![]() It’s slow going, but the rear lights are done (yesterday was a marathon of wiring, rewiring and cleaning up wiring harnesses). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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Just what I did to retain/reuse the original wiring. A lot easier when it matches the TMs. Please, keep us posted with progress! |
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Thank you for the tips! I appreciate good suggestions. I mounted the bed today and the front lights are in. I fabb’d up two brackets for the hood lights (I’m relocating the turn/ parking lights from the grill support to the hood). I also filled the tanks with 24 gallons of gas- it should last me until I can get new lines plumbed. Oh yeah, the license plate is on, and backlit, too. ![]() Not the most photogenic angle. So now she’s street legal. I’m looking for different rims and tires. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I dug out an unused heater that came with a Commando basket case I purchased (the Commando is long gone). It’s a HeaterCraft 340 series- meant for boats. I figured I’d use it because A) it’s free (if it’s free, it’s for me!), B) boat stuff is waterproof and a convertible truck needs that?, and C) it throws ALOT of air (needed in an old military convertible). Aside from custom brackets I had to bend up, I’m only into it 6 hours now!
![]() ![]() Next up, route the wiring, and figure out how to get the air where I need it to go. Although, plumbing the air to the vents can certainly wait awhile. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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I thought I was ok to work on my FC170 this week, but the M715 had other plans:
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One of the spare hinges was bad- too much play, so a third hinge was sourced from a Super Wagoneer spare door.
Da bad spare: ![]() Final second adjustment: ![]() Whew. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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