Spring 2019 update


Well the weather has been better. So I got out and wanted to start up the old truck. That is when I noticed the lower radiator hose was leaking while running. I did not change this hose last year due it looking pretty good. But…went to the auto parts store and got a new lower hose…installed and no leak. So…….I got the truck out of the garage so I could clean the garage floor. I also wanted to get a another project maybe started.

I have a old stereo console my dad made long ago for a co-worker. It has been sitting out in the garage and I want to try and see if it will be worth to re-purpose it into a home theater console with DVD storage. Trying to keep a 60’s style. So I have it up on some saw horses and got most of the old stereo equipment out. Here are some pics:

So I will see the family that Dad made this for did some changes over the years. So….I will see if this is something I would like to re-purpose. It is quite long, but its something my Dad made so I do what to keep.

Well, I also had the truck out to sweep the garage and get the console moved. out/pics:

Update:

Radiator hose has been fixed and no leaks.

I have the old non tilt Steering Column out and the new tilt steering column in. Waiting on new steering wheel. It was harder than I though it would be, but not super hard. Here are some pictures:

This is where the column was looking from under the dash
Here is the hole the steering column goes through down to the steering box
Here is the old “rag joint” this keep vibrations from affecting the steering column and wheel so you don’t feel them.
On right is the new rag joint.
New column in looking at it from inside the engine area
New tilt wheel installed. awaiting new steering wheel

More to come when I complete the project

2 thoughts on “Spring 2019 update”

  1. sharonbartles's avatar sharonbartles says:

    Hi Bro…loved seeing the truck and the console too!  Great find!!  Hope you can repurpose it and enjoy it too.  Glad the leak was just a hose….and will enjoy seeing updates as you post.  Gosh….what a neat project!!  Know it is not easy work…and not cheap to do…..but oh so worth it!  Maybe one day you and I will get to ride in it together<3Love ya,Sis

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  2. Well…..not having a heated garage really makes this just a spring to fall time frame to work. But, its what I have. Nothing I have done up to date has been that expensive. Just trying to get it drivable and safe. Console I have had stored for several years. I hope I can re work it or get someone too. That has been the problem no one around here does furniture restoration that I can find. If I do find someone is the same old thing….can;t get them to respond.

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