War Pig Version 12

[Grendel]

wrong as in bad repairs? think I asked before - what do you do for rustproofing inside the panels when you patch? weld thru primer? I know you mentioned the NH spray undercoat stuff b/c i found it local here too, but i'm curious about behind the quarter panels and those types of areas

I'm still on the casual hunt for a 60's IH myself. either t-ette, or regular cab short bed. probably the latter to turn into a comfortable daily

Yeah, the head panel is messed up, neither of my "pros" fixed it the way I wanted it done.

You asked me that and I answered: 3M weld through rust proofing, sprayed liberally. Rust bullet, etc.

I may also "ramp" the square gas tank, to make it more streamlined.

 

[Grendel]

It's currently 52G. I wonder how much I'd cut off on mark?

 

[budget76]

i forgot i asked that before

what about shallower angle, further towards the center of the tank? assuming you're thinking hiding it. blue line also makes it less likely to drag on shit, maybe

 

[Grendel]

I need to make winch room, thus the cut.

 

[Grendel]

Do people still use CB's?

 

[Haggard-Beard]

Not really. Only people who really use em nowadays are truckers, and even then most of those guys don’t use em cause they barely speak English

 

[WaterH]

I need to make winch room, thus the cut.

Is there no way to move the tank forward? 52 gallons is a nice size.

 

[Grendel]

Is there no way to move the tank forward? 52 gallons is a nice size.

No, the axle lives in front of it.

 

[Grendel]

I think i like this grill better.

I also think I can get a throttle pedal in now.

 

[Grendel]

So I decided to go with a column shifter.

Anyone know of aftermarket up/down tap shift buttons for a flat dash?

I found a tow/haul mode that matches the cruise control ones I found.

 

[rattle_snake]

Looking for shift button solution myself. There are generic up/down rockers for boat outdrive trim/plane tabs. Can get OEM column stock with buttons but looks out of place on a classic. I'll be back to steal ideas after you figure this out.

 

[Grendel]

I did buy one of these to cut into the dash:

 

[Grendel]

Thinking about a window switch for tap up/tap down shifting.

On the dash, won't be bad.

 

[aczlan]

How about something like this (they have different options for the labels including arrows)?

Custom OEM 2222 Push Button Switch - Choose your Graphic and Color option - S-Tech Switch Systems™

Designed for the JEEP JL and JT OEM Push Button STECH-4, 6, 8 Systems. Also fits other applications with any 22mm x 22mm opening. To view all of the custom switch graphics available as a pdf, click here.

stechswitch.com

Looks like they also have a 2 button housing:

S-TECH Systems - CUSTOM - Build Your Own - S-Tech Switch Systems™

Build your own custom switch system by choosing your switch configuration, options and colors. Hundreds of possible options available.

stechswitch.com

If you ended up getting that parts Volvo that you'd looked at a while back, the rear window switches from that would probably work as well, but I don't think they have arrows on them.

Aaron Z

 

[Grendel]

If you ended up getting that parts Volvo that you'd looked at a while back, the rear window switches from that would probably work as well, but I don't think they have arrows on them.

Aaron Z

I have a parts Volvo for the 4x4.

I like the Dorman 901-303 I posted, as it's back lit, contoured, dual color and a 5 post switch that I can pin exactly as I want.

 

[V30crewcab]

Better than my driveway.

whatever happened to this truck?

 

[Grendel]

whatever happened to this truck?

It's out back, waiting for a GM 632 to show up and it's turn to get built.

 

[Grendel]

Got the air charge piping done, finally. Trans cooler is in, as is the twin sticks for the NP205.

 

[Grendel]

Radiator plumbing is next... have to figure out the lower hose, with no EGR or turbo cooler.

 

[Grendel]

Sometimes, you just pull back and look. Been working on a YJ a bit.

 

[aczlan]

Looks great.

Aaron Z

 

[Grendel]

Whelp, I found my tap shift switch:

6L80E 6L90E Tap Switch - Zero Gravity Performance

6L80E 6L90E Transmission Tap Switch Rocker Switch for full manual control. This switch gives you the ability to shift the transmission when in full manual mode.

www.zerogravityperformance.com

 

[Grendel]

Still dinking on this. Twin sticks for the 205 are in, trans cooler and lines, etc.

 

[Grendel]

So I have the new column shift in.

I have the trans side cable shift figured out (not my pic)
Anyone know of a bracket and and end that fits the arm on the column? Yes, I can make them.


Thinking about these: Hardware Kit - For 81-861 Auto Transmission Shift Cable | Mill Supply, Inc.

With a spacer for the mount.

 

[Grendel]

Getting ready for paint.

Plumbing is done, except for the HVAC, I haven't felt like pulling the vintage air out... but the engine bay will be all black liner for sound deadening anyway.

Finishing up the console, too.

 

[WaterH]

Will the console be paint or are you going to cover with leather/vinyl?

 

[Grendel]

Will the console be paint or are you going to cover with leather/vinyl?

Both.

 

[posford]

Both.

Nothing like painted leather/vinyl

 

[Grendel]

Nothing like painted leather/vinyl

Durp. You got me.

Will be like this, a leather arm pad, painted surface and carpeted on the sides.

 

[WaterH]

Both.

Can you rest your arm on the console? My memory sucks, but I thought you had some fancy “king Ranch” seats for this. (With the arm rests in them)