CaMpylobacter Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 so awesome. love how it's actually DIY to fix most things on stuff this old. max points your way good sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Everything is built with the idea that some poor sod is going to have to repair this on a hillside somewhere with some wire, a pocket knife and whatever happens to be growing nearby Several drain points on the radiator and engine so your block wont freeze overnight Crank start because of prince of darkness electrics radiator hoses are straight No oil filter - remove the sump and hose out the mesh Nothing not absolutely necessary for the vehicle to do its job, i dont even have a cigar lighter or interior light blow a fuse? no spare? just use the one good one left inbetween the two terminals added in over the years Passenger door catch is a door hook stops passengers from falling out quite well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 so much win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 14, 2011 Share Posted August 14, 2011 Running again radiator is water tight wasnt charging fan belt ended up growing too long, so picked up a Mitsubishi one which should do the job. Dulux Ivy green paint is no longer made, not keen on having to mix anything to match. So will try some Deep Brunswick green killrust, Its pretty spot on (although there are several greens on the truck, and some is showing the lighter green underneath, truck was 2 tone for a while) So will probably end up giving everything another coat and dealing to any areas which need some further love. Bodywork can stay how it is, the dents are far too valuable to take out. Picked up a huge tool box last night, Galvanised 1700 long x 400wide x 400deep. Its huge, would like it on the tray behind the cab, so may need to change where the spare wheel sits - im sure there is an original mount under the tray for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 So sweet. Vid of it driving along slowly please. updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MACKAZ Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 currently stunned and a little amazed at condition of this beast. it is quite hearty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHGWAG Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Sideboards and visor on Saw it parked here most of the day Saturday, do you live round there? Looking gooood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Pretty much right there, moving 3 cars around with parking for 1 is a bit of a drag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 fuck yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 after watching and comparing that video with the one of my minor, you can really appreciate how slow this is Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 love those manifold drain things. the one on my citroen goes god knows where. probably onto a dodgey electrical connection somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 carb now has new gaskets, got it nice and hot with no leaks Numberplate tightened Dont think the cork i got is large enough for the tappet cover on a cold start, from a dry carb with a few cranks, i lose maybe 5ml, cant wait to see what the guy in the pit thinks when it drives over Took the door apart, think i need to take the window runner out to remove the bits i want. It can just wait for now i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I am very very very jealous! Why you lucky bugger. That is so cool. I too would just leave it as it is, keep it running sweet and use it everyday. Keep the updates coming please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 the biggest things that bug me about this truck are the new 3 way switch for the high low beams and the non matching new aftermarket water temp gauge solution new old smiths (would ideally find an AC in Fahrenheit) Celsius water temp was going to put in one of the foot dip switches that came with the truck, or one i have. But looking at the wireing diagram just now i figured out what the switch under the horn button on the steering wheel is. H L for the lights, not high low horns will check out the state of things tomorrow and see what i can put right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I have an AC gauge in centigrade. i think it might have farenheit too. I'll try to remember to dig it out tomorrow. tbh i took it out coz it never went over 40 degrees due to a toasted sender adn i didn't nkow/care what the resistance readings were. hooked it to a 10-180 ohm sender that came with my new gauge and it read the exact same values, so seems rather accurate. you can have it for frees if it'll help. gutted i never bought the full fuel, oil pressure, temp, and voltage AC set i saw at the swapmeet for $20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 much truck lubs your way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 found! now missing bracket and the innards of the bulb holder, though, I'm sure you'll find a way through this. will post pics once camera batteries have some charge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 perfect, i have all those bits hat doffs all round Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hemi Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 number plate is one number off being amazing . fuck this is sweet there chap . bet they just made clearnaces in everything massive and all the bearings out of lead to absorb any nasties that go through the engine . and assumed people driving this would change oil every 1000ks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaMpylobacter Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 oh wow h00j pic. (click for larger) pm me with your address if you want it. don't want any wedge for it. I'll just pinch a courier pack from work anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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