Finding the choke cable was easy. Pretty easy to clean and install too. I used a spare instrument cluster bezel to mount the knob on the cab side.
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I finally found the throttle linkage parts tonight. They were still attached to my original 230ci engine which is under a tarp in the back yard. I nearly turned the place upsidedown looking for it over the last 3 days. It's now cleaned up and installed.
The time has come to install the 235/75R15 tires I had saved aside. These are temporary but will give me time until I figure out what I really want.
Over a year ago I purchased a set of 1970's Jeep Wagoneer 5 slot aluminum rims. It was an unexpected find while on a road trip to buy a C10 hood. They were caked with mud and corrosion but good enough for a daily driver. Lots of hard work went into making them look nice again. Scrape, sand, sand again, polish and then buff.
The original front drums are riveted to the front hubs. I removed the hubs by grinding off the rivets but the original drums were heavily scored and could not be saved. Thankfully I had some useable spare drums. Primer and some cast iron paint make them look good again.
T'was the night before Christmas,
a Classic Stovebolt is in my garage, No Fords, or Lincolns, Not even a Dodge, My shiny Stovebolt was polished perfection, hoping it'd pass Santa's inspection, 4 new tires were placed by the chimney with care hoping St. Nicholas would fill them with air. When all of a sudden there was a thunderous roar, Santa started my truck and opened the garage door. With a wink of his eye, he sped off out of sight My stepside was gone in the dark of the night! I awoke the next morn, my mind full of fear. Did Santa trade my truck for his eight tiny reindeer? Then all became clear as I opened the door Santa preferred reins and a sleigh to my 4 on the floor. I grinned a big smile at what I found inside T'was a note from Santa sayin' "thanks for the joyride" He'd filled my garage with presents galore, a carb and some spark plugs, and he'd left the keys in the door. The note clearly said that he'd not return soon, but he promised to visit on a warm night this June. Said he'd be wearin' Bermuda shorts, and a shirt Mrs Claus would be choosin' I should have the tank full 'cause he wants to go cruisin'. My rear brake drums were turned at the local O'Reilly Auto Parts store. They look nice. My rear brakes have new parts and shoes. The front drums are at the shop waiting their turn. This week I hope to connect my brake lines up again.
I restored my steering column several months ago. So, it was time to install the column since the dash repair went well. My plan is to assemble the steering, brakes, throttle linkage and drive train so the truck can move under its own power. Then install the doors this winter. Come spring, I'll move it outside again and paint the interior of the cab. Yes, that means I'll need to disassemble some things again but that shouldn't take more than a few hours.
My truck dash was cut up where the radio goes and it looked really bad. The repair was made using a piece from a donor 1966 dash. I used calipers to check measurements and a dremel tool to cut the dash and repair piece. I am a novice welder and the dash was warped a little, but overall I am pleased with the repair. Some body filler will make the repair invisible.
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