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If you can get a schematic diagram, that would be helpful. All the wiring supplies are available that you would need, like fabric covered wires and loom wrap for a period looking harness. Or you could just use modern wire. Then just sourcing the correct gauge wire, most of it will be 14 Ga. and 10 gauge for heavier leads, like off the alternator on the charging circuit. Do you still have the old harness? Even if trashed, it could be useful as a pattern.

It would have to be a pretty big sum at the moment. But, who knows down the road, after I get some enjoyment and miles out of it.

1 hour ago, h67st said:

It's funny...the cab doesn't look that bad in the "before" photo but I know you had to cut out a lot of rust and damage to rebuild it. Same way with my truck, bondo covered many sins.

Yeah, first look, “oh, it’s not that bad.” Then you start poking and looking and moving stuff around. Then the issues start adding up. 

That’s some great work!! It’s really looking good. Great video, too.

2 hours ago, mechohaulic said:

WHERE IS there this week-end ??? truck show CT area. going for cordo shot right knee friday; i  hopefully can walk around 25 p[us trucks 😁😂

It’s the Dreamride event in Farmington at the Polo Grounds. My employer’s huge annual fund raiser for the CT Special Olympics. The main Dreamride is on Saturday, but the whole thing runs Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Big car show on Sunday. I’m helping move some vintage State Police cruisers up there Friday. I’ll be driving a ‘41 Ford cruiser Saturday. The show Bob was speaking of is up in Lancaster, Ma. The Bay State Chapter’s 20th anniversary show, Saturday and Sunday.

Thanks, Dean. It’s been a pleasure working “with” you on our projects and I’m glad it’s been helpful on several levels. I’ve really enjoyed watching your progress, too!!

Thanks, Bob. The barn got a huge restoration in 2015 and the roof in 2002. I’m bummed I can’t make it up there this time. I just gave the B42 a day of love for this weekend. There’s still a slim chance I could make Sunday.

1 hour ago, Mark T said:

I don't know if I'm more impressed by the job you're doing on the truck.....or your degree of self control. I'd never have stopped at 100 yards.  

Well, I kinda had to. It was either stop or crash through the barn, then plunge about 30 feet down into my neighbors back yard!!

On 8/19/2022 at 9:14 PM, mechohaulic said:

question?? baskins reefers had 5/8? double sided laminated  plywood for the walls inside. would that shed the moisture as good as marine grade plywood? i know it worked great for me turning a day cab into a"bunk" between the seats for my "motel lay-over " LOL ..$$$$ wise don't know the difference. possibly the boys at atlantic would have  a partial piece big enough. weather on outside floor might run off with the laminate.  just paint the wood exposed edges 

I think so. You could always treat it with a preservative or some kind of waterproofing treatment. If you do that and it’s good quality plywood, I think you’ll be fine.

Any thoughts on recessing the front corners of the sleeper for the stacks? It would take some work, but the results might be worth it if you don’t have to move the stacks and tanks.

Watt’s used to market a chrome, stock style, bumper. I haven’t seen anyone offering one in a while. Stainless versions have been available, but again not sure if they are anymore.

There have been several attempts to make chrome shells available again, but that hasn’t happened. Your best bet there would be to find a really clean steel shell and have it chromed or one that needs re-chroming. Expect to pay around $1500 for good chrome plating.

Nice. So you channeled it to sit lower on the frame? That should look great when you get it all lined up.

Hemming's Motor News site, look under Services. Lots of rebuilders there offering all kinds of things. You may find a resource near you.

Classic can silk screen the gage faces, too. They could rebuild your originals to match those really nice NOS gauges you found. Also re-calibrate for accurate readings.