45swb project - 2short

[Gumby]

I figured someone, who's been into this for as long as you have, would know by now NOT to add it up. Still cheaper than therapy...


Nick

I never will on the LV, but the plan was always to sell the swb. I don't know what it's worth, but I need to know how much I'm gonna lose on it.

 

[chitown40]

You don't have to lose money on it, Todd. When you get tired of driving it and need the shop space, just loan it to me for a while and when you get the itch for it back I'll even personally deliver it to your shop.

 

[Gumby]

Got the q-jet fired up today. Now it has an electric choke and it idles. I kinda liked the choke knob on the dash, but this will be easier.

 

[Gumby]

Big trip is done so back to work. Found a hole in the radiator. Tried to solder it. Ordered a new one.
Put new bushings in the front springs. Did some wiring.

 

[Gumby]

Installed the twin stick transfer case shifters.

Installed the new radiator.

Took the bed off to start body work on it.

Took it for a drive. It's pretty damn fun to drive.

 

[79fj40moneypit]

Whew!! Just read the whole thread tonite,you work fast!! Nice job.

 

[Gumby]

Wired and mounted the tail lights. Wired the headlights and brights, although I do need to get a new floor switch. Wired the front turn signals. The left one has power through the base of the socket, but lost it somewhere between there and the end of the ground wire. I suspect where te ground is attached to the socket is corroded.

 

[Gumby]

Getting through the list.

Mounted the dimmer switch and wired it.
Finished the transmission crossmember.
Got the exhaust all nice and tight to the header.
Got the fenders lined up much better.
Found some clamps for the relay rod ends and got that all installed. I think the steering is all done
Fixed the brake lights, although I only have a right side light. Weird since the turn signals work on both sides. At least something happens when I step on the pedal.
Built a pair of radiator stays and got them installed. Made them out of 3/8 solid rod. Got to play blacksmith heating them up and flattening the ends with a sledge and an anvil.
Welded in the battery tray
Got the rear shackles cleaned up and all together. I think the suspension is all done.
Mounted the side view mirror. Can't find a rear view. I had a couple of them. I must have put them someplace safe.

 

[4rnr]

Getting through the list.

Mounted the dimmer switch and wired it.
Finished the transmission crossmember.
Got the exhaust all nice and tight to the header.
Got the fenders lined up much better.
Found some clamps for the relay rod ends and got that all installed. I think the steering is all done
Fixed the brake lights, although I only have a right side light. Weird since the turn signals work on both sides. At least something happens when I step on the pedal.
Built a pair of radiator stays and got them installed. Made them out of 3/8 solid rod. Got to play blacksmith heating them up and flattening the ends with a sledge and an anvil.
Welded in the battery tray
Got the rear shackles cleaned up and all together. I think the suspension is all done.
Mounted the side view mirror. Can't find a rear view. I had a couple of them. I must have put them someplace safe.

Nice! About time to register.

 

[Gumby]

Just walked of the sec of state office with the new plates. It drives home today.

15 months from scrap to driving.

 

[1tontoy]

Congrats!! You've done a heck of alot of work in a short time and it all looks great!

 

[Gumby]

Didn't drive home today. It's dropping out of third and stalling. Two different problems I'm sure. No time to mess with it today. I'll figure it out tomorrow. It's not charging any more either. Power to the alternator. Alternator musta puked.

Today I:
Mounted the bed
Installed the tail gate hinges, chains, plate bracket and plate light with the tail gate.
Installed the new plate.
Installed the drivers seat belt. I need to round up a passenger one
Test fitted a head ache rack, but took it back out.
Welded up the passenger seat frame and installed the frame and seat.
Installed the bumperettes
welded in the fuel filler mount in the bed and installed the door.

 

[Living in the Past]

Fixed the brake lights, although I only have a right side light. Weird since the turn signals work on both sides. At least something happens when I step on the pedal.

Problem is in the turn signal switch.

 

[Gumby]

That's kinda what I was thinking.

Thanks. That saves me a bunch of time tracing crappy wiring diagrams.

 

[chitown40]

Todd -- That looks awesome!

I was actually out by the shop the other day... drove by hoping to see some cruiser work being done, but it was locked down like Fort Knox.

Maybe another time. Keep up the hard work...

 

[Gumby]

Home.

A lot more to do to it yet. The last week was just getting it running and driving.

 

[Mr.Bryan]

Bad ass good sir. Looks absolutly awesome.

 

[SHREG]

Jealous! Looks great....

 

[Gumby]

Got a ways to go. Gotta do all the body work on the bed and tie up a lot of things.

Took it for a drive to Jersey Mikes this evening.

Has a bit of a speed wobble. The motor is way too fast for the suspension. Alternator still isnt working, although it was really hot when I was hooking up the battery charger when I got home.


Really need another seat belt

Got to go through the crappy wiring diagram and figure some things out. I have no power for the running lights in the front for instance.

I got a couple of 3 LED marker lights in the mail yesterday. My previous attempt at making a shorty bib light failed. This looks like it might work. I need a short light on the driver side to clear the scout PS box.

I cut the bulb socket off. The black stuff is RTV from the other bulb. If I hog out the back to 3/4 the grommet on the light should seal it right up.

Edit - it did seal perfectly with the grommet.

 

[4rnr]

....and she is home!