Willie dog

3 hours ago, hurstscrambler said:

What does the IH have for a engine?  I wish you were closer to me, I'd have you "fluff up" a couple of my projects if you wanted.  Andy

I'm not sure of the engine size but it's a straight 6 gas engine.

1 hour ago, 57 bcr said:

Looks great! Should  be done  for  home heating oil season ,right? Just kiddin'!  Top shelf.   Al  

Season of what year? 

9 hours ago, mowerman said:

wow that blue looks gorgeous thanks for all the updates...bob

Thanks Bob. I will keep the updates coming.

I'm not going to worry too much about the gaps. They open and latch nicely,and are fairly even. 

I've welded an 1/8 metal rod around the perimeter  of doors to build up the gaps a little tighter before.....add here, grind away there, this one will be ok though. It is what it is. 

OMG!!!! I WANT ONE FOR CHRISTMAS, OR FATHERS DAY,  OR ANYTIME. 

23 minutes ago, carlotpilot said:

but  jim she has no   umm   pockets to fill with sand

Looks like her pockets are filled with something

1 hour ago, carlotpilot said:

spoken from experience  

I second that!!

1 hour ago, BillyT said:

If you primed it with that Eastwood Por 15 (I hope I got the name right) You it would never rust again!

That is exactly what i'm going to do. Then i'm going to spray the floor, firewall and inner panels with bed liner to help deaden sound then paint it all with the same green for thr dash and interior.

1 hour ago, Freightrain said:

Wow....nice work.

This was me about 15 yr ago:  I cut the whole floor 😆out.  You can see the new "sill/rocker" panels I had bent.  Then the floor was cut/welded/installed.  The 1" tube running across to support the weight of the seat and tie into the removable panel.

 

Looks good!!  Somewhat simple to make, functions well and the best part is no more Flintstone mobile! 

5 hours ago, Freightrain said:

Nice job on the cab and floor panels.  I wasn't able to roll pleats in mine, but I used 16 ga and it is tough stuff.  I put a piece of 1" sq tube across under the floor where the front bolts to the seats are and the rear edge of the transmission cover.  Made it real sturdy!

I didn"t roll them either, I used a piece of 3/4 inch round tube cut in half lengthwise , relief cut the ends and flattened the ends and welded them to the new pans. They look almost exactly like a rolled bead and just as strong for a floor pan.

Amazing what you can come up with to make do.

5 hours ago, h67st said:

Attention to detail...I like it! Slick idea for a cab carrier.

I'm all about repurposing......home made tractor forks made from some type of commercial kitchen bench supports. They were the perfect length and even cut in a wedge shape on the ends. Drilled  four holes total inth     into the tractor bucket and they can be bolted on when needed.

This is still available.  Price is reduced to  $2000 OBO.  It needs to be saved. It was my brother's pride and joy until he passed away last year. 

On Friday, May 12, 2017 at 8:37 AM, B-42 said:

Heads up Willie dog. There's your next project! 

Funny thing is, it's in bettet shape than the tanker I have now!

Thanks for any information you can come up with.

 I like the bluish green better than the gold that appears to be on the engine now.  

It's time to turn attention to the engine and transmission.          

 Anyone  know the color of an EN401 engine?  The tanker truck engine looks like it was a pale gold. Also what type of hose clamps would it have had originally?   I've searched for some pictures but can't see any clamps. 

I always carry a Carlisle raincoat.....a big black TRASH BAG. Just open up one end for your head and poof , a cheap disposable raincoat! 

Anyone have two headlight panels they would let go of?

 I thought about repairing these but if I can find a pair for a decent price I would forgo the extensive effort. 

Thanks in advance. 

1 hour ago, 6v71 said:

Ha!  I remember that company.  I grew up in Hanover PA.

It was originally sold to The Kelly Company according to the factory build sheet in 1958. I was able to see some of the original lettering on the tank as I was stripping the paint off.

I tried to get some info from both companies about the truck.....maybe an old picture or something. No response yet.

2 hours ago, Freightrain said:

Hmmm, I've got a set of factory bare NOS door shells.  I have wondered what they filled the spot welds with?   Just paint?  Or some kind of filler?  I've never got them painted and put on my truck, yet.  Too nice actually for my rust bucket.  I have one nice extra passenger door that I was going to strip and use instead at some point.

There was nothing filling the spot weldd at all.....just primer and paint.

BCR. First, thanks for the compliment. It's not patience,  it's a sickness . 

I have seen factory lead in many of the project cars and trucks over the years. It seems to be in the seams and any imperfections after the bodies are put together. So in other words, lead found in a vehicle can,and usually is original.