WC-51 Restoration or Bust!!

[papabear]

TWM is gonna start posting all his work on Skype!!

 

[Tin Medic]

That should be a live video feed so that we can actually witness actual work being done in that shop. I still think he only uses that shop for pictures.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

I would but all my cameras are covered with sawdust.

 

[Stan Leschert]

We put the power plant in! Next up, the front clip. That is scheduled for this afternoon.

 

[Tin Medic]

Now that shop looks like work actually gets done there, as opposed to a different shop that claims to have work done in it.

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Now that shop looks like work actually gets done there, as opposed to a different shop that claims to have work done in it.

Yeah Tin Medic. I PM'd Stan and I believe he will be starting his own thread which you can follow. He does good work and very quickly.

 

[Tin Medic]

I can only handle 2 builds at a time. Between you and PB one of you needs to finish before I start another build.

 

[Stan Leschert]

The job is done, but I have a question for you.

When doing a complete power pack replacement, do you normally pull the clutch and brake pedals and linkages or just rely on gentle persuasion and patience?
The clearances in there are pretty slim and the transmission mounts make it more interesting.

I hope not to do this one again, but for the benefit of the next poor guy ... what would you recommend?

 

[whiskey357]

Howdy and with all the pics ...I guess the jig is up as he has 2 workshops...one doubles as a plc to eat ......So how many guys are in the back ground helping with this rebuild project....must good as this thing has bragged on for ever....must have a small budget..heheheh really iffn this is your won work WOW......I know you are not a Dr......nice job but does it run???????????

 

[papabear]

Howdy and with all the pics ...I guess the jig is up as he has 2 workshops...one doubles as a plc to eat ......So how many guys are in the back ground helping with this rebuild project....must good as this thing has bragged on for ever....must have a small budget..heheheh really iffn this is your won work WOW......I know you are not a Dr......nice job but does it run???????????

If you knew the Tinwoodsman well none of those questions would be asked.
I can assure you that from the frame up every single nut, bolt, and part has been disassembled, checked, cleaned, primed and painted!

Does it take some time? Sure it does...and that time is taken away from wife, children, grand children, and a busy life in general. For the quality of work being done it has not "dragged on" at all and yes it is being done by ONE man in most cases!

The immaculate work shop is just a sign of a dedicated professional being proud of his work area and taking care of his equipment!

 

[Tin Medic]

Does it take some time? Sure it does...and that time is taken away from wife

Wait, I thought she made him stay outside???

 

[papabear]

Wait, I thought she made him stay outside???

That's only when he comes home late, smelling like Crown!!

Then he has to sleep in the shop....another reason why he keeps it so clean.

 

[Stan Leschert]

Say what you want, but Kent has done a better than Factory rebuild. That is going to be a really sweet truck!

 

[whiskey357]

looking good man ....might make it this summer never know....it does look good........but like they this is past my paygrade.....not enough time or money....just ask the wife hehehe

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Had a chance to do some cargo bed assembly of the parts I have painted so far including the wood Still working of all fasteners and the rest of the wood. Will do more tomorrow.



Amazing how the light can affect the colors.

 

[papabear]

Looks super Bro!!

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Installed the wood top sections on the WC this morning. Now to paint the 4 cargo box compartment lids and hardware. Also cut and painted the metal access plate for the fuel gauge sender. Off to Austin now for the weekend to celebrate Mother's day. I could not afford a cardboard cutout like brother Zout.

 

[papabear]

I see the wood is not painted yet. Maybe there's still hope!!

 

[Tin Medic]

Relinquish all hope, yea who who wish for non-painted wood. The wood shall be painted.

 

[zout]

Relinquish all hope, yea who who wish for non-painted wood


Ya'll will see how a real wood floor is suppose to look when the flooring is done in the K - then you''ll all be scrapping just to make it look right again.
Awesome workmanship as always Kent.