Da'40: The Baby Steps Forward

[pappy]

Thanks Paul for helping set up the windshield.

When I acquired da'40 the mounts that hold the windshield to the dash were ripped off the dash. My solution was to take the mounts and weld them to some 1/8" flat. I then cut another piece of flat and it will get placed behind the dash for reinforcement. Right now the reinforcement piece is tapped, but it looks like I'm going to need to weld a nut on the backside.

Pic #1, the problem.
Pic #2, the bits to fix the problem.
Pic #3, the bits installed, sort of.

 

[pappy]

With Paul as a witness ... it fits under the garage door with the windshield on.

 

[Beowulf]

... it fits under the garage door....

Which means you need bigger tires.

-Mike-

 

[pappy]

37's? I would need to regear.

 

[Beowulf]

I would need to regear.

Which means you need to regear. BTDT.

-Mike-

 

[pappy]

I realized I didn't have any decent pics of the rear bumper. Open and closed.

 

[Daisy 53]

Time to paint that thing...
Looking good!

Daisy

 

[DanS HJ-45]

That is indeed looking good.

What's the other post on the bumper for? Jerry Cans? Cooler? Both?

I don't think it's fair. That tub is in better shape than Dad's '79.

Dan

 

[pappy]

That is indeed looking good.

What's the other post on the bumper for? Jerry Cans? Cooler? Both?

Dan

A removable rack for NATO fuel cans. Backup light goes on top.

I don't think it's fair. That tub is in better shape than Dad's '79.

 

[2manycruisers]

Now that your windshield brackets are in place, you should know that from factory there is a sleeve that fits between those two brackets that the windshield knob bolt passes through. I think it helps with the rattling and tearing brackets from dashboards.

Totally off-topic trivia--my new troopy has regular knobs to fold the windscreen (and hinges) but they did not put the bumpers or latches on the hood in the later troopies, so you really can't fold it even if you take the top off.

 

[pappy]

Now that your windshield brackets are in place, you should know that from factory there is a sleeve that fits between those two brackets that the windshield knob bolt passes through. I think it helps with the rattling and tearing brackets from dashboards.

Well, poop. SORe wants $24 for a new one and $12 for a used one.

[dialing ... 8-2-3-4-4-4-0] "Hello, Dan, can you help me out here?"

David, are they just a steel sleeve, something I can cut out of tube if I know how long they are?

 

[DanS HJ-45]

They are just a simple sleeve Jon. I can measure one off of a '79 for you today. Real easy to fabricate.

Dan

 

[pappy]

Cool. I'll take that measurement, please.

 

[DanS HJ-45]

Cool. I'll take that measurement, please.

17mm OD, 12mm ID x 40mm long.

Hope that helps!

Dan

 

[pappy]

Thanks.

 

[pappy]

Started half doors today.

 

[pappy]

Speaking of seats in the Ash Abuse thread ...

- re-install the driver seat

I need to remove the seats to lower the seat frame. I pulled the passenger seat and installed the seat cover to see how it worked. Me likie.

In the process of fitting the door for cutting I found out the seat frame on the driver's side keeps the door from closing. So I need to fix that too. One thing after another. And don't ya'all think Da'40 looks good in my driveway?

 

[DanS HJ-45]

Ooooooh..... Ahhhhh........

It does look good in your driveway. Not as good as it'll look driving around the mountains and deserts, but good nonetheless.

Dan

 

[firemedicpq1]

It even looks better in person

 

[pappy]

I still think I have a neighbor that objects to the project, even though it's been hidden in the garage. I think if next weekend is sunny I'll park it outside just to piss them off.