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I was trying to keep them clean, after working on the other filthy harness. I wore rubber gloves so my hands wouldn't turn black, it was that grimy!

Yes, you can still get them. They are unbelievably expensive, now. I've seen them for around $2400!!! For that, I would buy the supplies and make my own or buy a modern one for a hot rod and make it work. I bought this one back in 2006, when I thought I was going to start the restoration. They were much less expensive, then.

Nice greasy pile of spaghetti!! I saved the old harness when I took the cab apart. Figured I’d use it as a template when the time came. Chased out all the wires from what I had tagged a while back and labeled everything I could identify. Also, to become familiar with the wiring system when the time came. Broke out the new harness, that I bought way back in 2006(!!!). From what I see, the only big difference is the spacing between the instrument cluster and the circuit breaker panel. Standard B’s it’s further to the right in the glove box. L’s have it in the center of the dash, so they’re a little shorter and I’ll have to route the new harness around to use up the excess. The only other issues are that there’ll be no series parallel switch and to modify it for an alternator. I added another pic with the new harness tagged out. The wires are numbered from the maker, but I like chasing the wires to prove out the numbering and I find it makes the installation easier, with less errors.

Some better interior shots. I’ve got a lot of hardware to get to put it back together.

Yes, both are used to make the paint sprayable. The reducer is temperature sensitive in three heat ranges.

Nice. It looks clean and complete, plus you know it's history. That'll look beautiful when it's done!!

Thanks!! A little at a time!! I waited a long time to start this one, collecting things as I found or needed them. When I get fustrated or find myself rushing, I walk away or do something else. It really pays off as this is coming out far beyond how I saw it being

A little interior mock-up to get the panels and dash out of the way and to keep them safe until further assembly can be done.

Thanks for that!! I’m still amazed at how good it looks, especially with what I had to do to bring it back. I thought it would look like Frankenstein, like it had been cut up!!

Oops, missed this. Look at my previous response, I updated it with a pic of the can with the code on it.

PPG Concept. All the paint has been Concept, so far. I really like this paint, coverage and luster are phenomenal!!

There’s a new look, the refreshed instrument panel.

More color. Finally shot all the interior panels, garnish moldings, dash, instrument panel and various bits. Received two deliveries of parts, today, and shipped off door and various parts for re-plating. Slowly moving along towards having the cab done by spring!!

Nice collection. Sharp R Model!

They really do look good. Makes the cab look a lot more complete, too.

I used a propeller file to work the dings out, kind of like dressing a propeller on the back side. Then used a buffing wheel to smooth everything out and finally a bunch of elbow grease with aluminum polish to finish them up. They were pretty rough to start due to all the miles and sitting outside. They did clean up nice, though.

Installed my windshields, today. Quite the task getting the frame seals trimmed properly and together with the frames. Now it's starting to look like something!!

h67st, I cleaned it out, but didn’t disassemble it. I’ve never had an issue with them.

A few shiny pieces going on today. A bunch of hardware and supplies on order to get the doors together.

A little bit at a time, just keep moving forward!! It’ll get done.

I was told the same thing about the dry sleeves. Always used a 50/50 mix and never had an issue. And that B is beautiful!!! I’ve seen it a few times at shows, wow!

Keeping it organized is tough at times. Lots of pictures, notes, tagging and bagging the hardware helps. The down side is the length of time this truck has been apart and the fact that some of it had been removed or scrounged by the previous owner. At least it wasn’t vandalized.

Should be shooting some more interior green paint late tomorrow or Saturday, after fixing all the rest of the interior panels and moldings. Plus a little red and black for some parts and brackets that need to go into the cab. That should keep me going through the winter doing assembly work. Still a ton of stuff to get, wipers, gauges, chrome, more seals and rubber. Lots to do on top of that, wiring, plumbing, etc... I did put my first new piece of glass into the back panel. My goal is to have the cab done by spring, so when the weather turns, I can get the frame up in front of the barn to start back on that and assembling the running gear. Lots to do!!!

Nothing like working on clean stuff, even when it’s old. Nice.

If you want those carbs and fuel pumps, let me know? I’m never going to use them and you’re the only people I know that they might help.