NormB
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Got 3-point seat belts installed in the back. Had started yesterday but couldn't get one reel working - looked up the problem here, found some solutions, works great - then I couldn't get the anchor bolts started. LOOKED like I was going to need something smaller than what came in the kit, it was late, I'd been on my feet most of the day and slept on it.
PAINT! There was SO much CARC sprayed on/over the retainer/nut (one by the seat/on side of truck) bolt wouldn't go in. Little paint remover, chasing threads with an M14 chamber brush, brake tools/picks, got it together now.
Also installed high-back commander seat, looking at drilling a couple more holes to get the seat back to tilt aft a bit. Will be a close-fit with the seat belt reel, but I think judicious use of a rubber mallet may help it along.
Still mulling over how I'm going to do the driver's seat. Have sharp chisels, hammer, angle die grinder, just need a block of time to do it. Will probably wait a few months until it's a little warmer - or next weekend, supposed to get close to 60 by Friday.
35 degree weather and rain/ice pellets were a hindrance today, but I had gloves and truck's covered with a tarp which makes it pretty easy to work on.
Onward.
PAINT! There was SO much CARC sprayed on/over the retainer/nut (one by the seat/on side of truck) bolt wouldn't go in. Little paint remover, chasing threads with an M14 chamber brush, brake tools/picks, got it together now.
Also installed high-back commander seat, looking at drilling a couple more holes to get the seat back to tilt aft a bit. Will be a close-fit with the seat belt reel, but I think judicious use of a rubber mallet may help it along.
Still mulling over how I'm going to do the driver's seat. Have sharp chisels, hammer, angle die grinder, just need a block of time to do it. Will probably wait a few months until it's a little warmer - or next weekend, supposed to get close to 60 by Friday.
35 degree weather and rain/ice pellets were a hindrance today, but I had gloves and truck's covered with a tarp which makes it pretty easy to work on.
Onward.
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