Builds Tink's preservation - 1964 FST

[kunzma]

She also made some welting for the back panels. I did manage to pound out a dent in each panel. Digging the way the new seat covers look now that they are installed.

 

[kunzma]

May need to get another layer of 1 inch foam and add it to the jumpseat bottoms. Vinyl seems a bit loose.

 

[kunzma]

Found the lower end of a side mirror for sale on Ebay. Able to use the hardware to replace the bolts that had broken back in November.

 

[KennyBob]

May need to get another layer of 1 inch foam and add it to the jumpseat bottoms. Vinyl seems a bit loose.

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Looking good! I noticed the same on my jump seats. Now I need to get some chain covers done as well! How did you order the material from cruiser corps?

Funny we both just redid our seats in coral from cruiser corps. I may have missed it, but what foam did you use?

 

[kunzma]

Looking good! I noticed the same on my jump seats. Now I need to get some chain covers done as well! How did you order the material from cruiser corps?

Funny we both just redid our seats in coral from cruiser corps. I may have missed it, but what foam did you use?

I simply called them and ordered two yards of material. You end up with a lot left over but you don't have as many seams on the passenger seat. The 4/32 welt cord I ordered off Ebay. If you are not going to do the welting then a yard would be enough for the chain guards.

The foam I ordered from a local upholstery supplier. I will check but I think it was medium density.

 

[HelloKitty65]

Interesting that the reflectors on the back end of Tink are Stratolite brand. Took them off to replace them as they are sun faded but decided that I wouldn't be able to find a set that would look and fit right. Found more California dirt packed in behind them.

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See @oregon fj 's definitive thesis on the rear side reflectors. Your's was a good call.

Making early rear reflector instructions

My original side and rear reflectors are pretty much toast at this point. The backs of mine are atrocious and are completely rusted out. The fronts look ok but definitely not perfect. Although I plan on restoring another original set, I wanted to see if I could somehow make a darn near perfect...

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[kunzma]

Went to work on the broken original style battery tray. I cut off the head of a M8 bolt and welded it on to the broken rod end. I think the rod broke when the wing nut rusted in place. You can see that the later version replacement tray has the rods positioned 90* to the original version. Going with some rubber pads between the tray and the bracket instead of the woven pads. With the heavy corrosion I think I will have the original tray powder coated. Thanks to @ToyotaMatt for sourcing the #7 M8 SEMS.

 

[65swb45]

Even with an AGM, I found a battery mat to be a good investment.

Do you have the retainer for the OE tray. Those are super- hard to find. I’ve only ever come across two…in five decades! Someone in the 25 forum posted a pic a few years ago of a Chevy one that looked like it would work. It’s a full frame.

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Went to work on the broken original style battery tray. I cut off the head of a M8 bolt and welded it on to the end rod. I think the rod broke when the wing nut rusted in place. You can see that the later version replacement tray has the rods positioned 90* to the original version. Going with some rubber pads between the tray and the bracket instead of the woven pads. With the heavy corrosion I think I will have the original tray powder coated.

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sweet Yellow Zinc Gold Plated #7 mark head Double SEMS LOCK and FLAT washers Bolts !

 

[kunzma]

Even with an AGM, I found a battery mat to be a good investment.

Do you have the retainer for the OE tray. Those are super- hard to find. I’ve only ever come across two…in five decades! Someone in the 25 forum posted a pic a few years ago of a Chevy one that looked like it would work. It’s a full frame.

I found an old rusty Chevy truck one on Ebay that looks pretty close to what I have seen on Mud. Should arrive later this week and I will post up a pick.

My current battery seems small sitting in the tray. The PO bought a used period correct winch that is still sitting in a shipping crate. I am thinking that it might look good on the front bumper, and if I do install it I will need a bigger battery which would solve my wimpy size issue.

 

[65swb45]

Don’t rush. I’m happy with my undersized battery. I built a custom PS pump mount on my 45 that sits high like a 2F alternator. If I had a full sized battery, there wouldn’t be sufficient room for the hoses.

IOW, unless you have a fully mapped out game plan for all your underhood real estate, I’d leave it be for a while.

 

[kunzma]

No original seat belts came with the truck. Found some seat belts on the Seatbelt Planet website. Black, textured powder coat along with a darker red webbing seemed worth the money. Covid19 related 7 week lead-time.

 

[kunzma]

Missing the lower spare tire carrier cushion. The plate was still there on the carrier but the rubber fell off at some point. If somebody knows where to purchase the rubber, post up.

EDIT Found at Classic Cruisers of Poncha Springs, CO.

 

[KennyBob]

No original seat belts came with the truck. Found some seat belts on the Seatbelt Planet website. Black, textured powder coat along with a darker red webbing seemed worth the money. Covid19 related 7 week lead-time.

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Ordered the same but with chrome buckles, FTW! Still waiting on mine. How long did yours take to get to you? Also, what have you done for the jump seats’ belts?

 

[kunzma]

Ordered the same but with chrome buckles, FTW! Still waiting on mine. How long did yours take to get to you? Also, what have you done for the jump seats’ belts?

7 weeks before they showed up last week. Not sure I am going to put seat belts in for the jump seats. I may just fill in the holes for the eyebolts. They were drilled in such odd places. Truck came with only one set of eyebolts but two set of holes.

 

[KennyBob]

7 weeks before they showed up last week. Not sure I am going to put seat belts in for the jump seats. I may just fill in the holes for the eyebolts. They were drilled in such odd places. Truck came with only one set of eyebolts but two set of holes.

Interesting. I’m assuming they didn’t come with rear seat belts back then. I don’t have any extra holes other than two sets of 4 in a square pattern near the rear of the vehicle. Look to be for a roll bar.
I’d like to add some belts for the rear for the kiddos just unsure of where to attach.

 

[kunzma]

The front bumper came back from the powder coater. Thinking about a Warn winch on the front. A Belleview winch in a crate came with the truck. It is in unknown condition.

 

[kunzma]

The new carb spacer with the nipple for the PCV hose arrived from Mark's Offroad. Is there a recommended sealant to put on the gaskets?

 

[65swb45]

No. Use them dry.

 

[kunzma]

Removed the oil filter canister to ease work on the carb. Thick layer of sludge in the bottom of the canister. A good cleaning got me thinking that now is the time to PC. Sacrificed the sticker but might be able to find a reproduction.