What's Next?
Well, I can't decide what to name this chapter since, as often is the case in these endeavors, I don't really know the order or things that might or should get done. So I'll just leave it as is for now. Later, when I do know what has been done then I will probably change the title to be more accurate. In the mean time, these are the things that I know need to be done.
- Finish final reassembly of the body. Most of it is done but a few details remain.
- Final paint touch up. I have repainted the door window sections but there are still a few spots that need brush correction.
- The new ENFO tail lights and third brake light are installed but it still needs testing. (See Tail Lights below.)
- Install the remaining glass. The opera windows and rear window install after the headliner.
- Try to make the wiper motor auto park as it should. (See Wipers below.)
- Finish and install the interior. (See Interior below.)
- Replace the steering box seal.
- Change brake and clutch fluid.
- Have a new steering arm fabricated. The arm is a composite of the '58 to match the steering box and the '48 to match the drag link. The original one I had made is too short, resulting in an unacceptably large turning circle.
I hope to accomplish all the above over the winter months but not necessarily in the specified order.
Well again, life interrupted plans. I got started on those items but then got distracted by an important phase of the Home Remodel Project as well as some other shop related interruptions.. I am at the following points on the above projects. I still hope to get them done over the winter.
- Wipers - Well, I have started on getting the wipers to park. The progress so far is found here.
- Interior - The seats are done. I have gathered all the parts and plan to finish the panels over the winter. The headliner will have to wait until I can get clean access. That being a challenge at the shop, I probably will bring it home for that project.
- Tail Lights - The optional ENFO tail lights are installed and all evidence of the former truck lights is gone. The new lights are small though and they are down low. I have found and installed a third brake light that I think will be acceptable. I have built and installed the relay to actuate it from the left and right turn indicators that function as the brake lights but it has not been tested. See the installation here.