1940 Chev C15, Cab 11 restoration in Holland

[Alex Blair (RIP)]

Originally Posted by jaap de wit

yes I am back and my batterij is charged up again and I had to stay there 10 more day's before I could fligh home because of a vulcano in island, oooh that was so bad 10 day's extra holiday and not working on the truck
oke back to work, I setup the ignition and placed the fuel, vaccium, vent lines
and the carburateur inplace. then the radiator is put in whitch took some adjustments to fit. it starts to look more and more like a truck now.
so the big moment comes close to start her up for the first time in .... I don't know in how many years, so wish me luck.
cheers jaap

Jaap..
You are doing a good job..great job..in fact..Before you start your engine,take off your rocker valve cover and pull out your distributor..
it should build oil pressure with the starter motor. You might want to pull the distributor and prelube the engine, using a drill motor and a screwdriver shank, to turn the oil pump.
Make sure you have good oil flow to the rocker arms..it will squirt out of the rocker arms with great force..or it should so cover the rocker arm with a clean cloth to catch the oil spray..or you'll Be sorry..!!
The missus will be pissed at you when she has to clean the oil off the ceiling..!!!


If you run the drill for more than a few seconds and don't get good pressure, something is wrong! and you don't' want to run the engine till you figure it out and fix it.

[jaap de wit]

thanks for the goodluck guy's
this weekend I started the engine up for the first time since......
and after a small pull on the choke and a little bit of throttle it started
right away and it runs quite nice if I say so myself.
it needs a little adjusting and then it runs purfect. when I turnup the rpm's there comes a little bit gray smoke from the exhaust ,but that can be helpt
i think.
this was a great moment for me during this restauration.
cheers jaap

[jaap de wit]

now the engine is running, and it stay's running I hope
it is time to start on all the other parts so I started with the fenders.
the previus owner cut the sides off and rounded the front.
now after some praktice in welding I am sure to start on this job and after .... time they where ready and I am happy with the result, yes it could be done beter by an expert, but it have to do.
cheers jaap

[cliff]

Nothing at all wrong with your workmanship my friend and I to your talent as I have none when it comes to welding. I think you are too hard on yourself but then again I also know we can be our own worse critics and enermies too

[Bob Carriere]

HI Japp

You are an inspiration...... I also bow to your courage, determination and great results.

Boob

[CWO (ret) Gilles Aubé]

Très beau travail BRAVO.
Gilles

[Keith Brooker]

Hi Jaap,
Are you going to Arnhem in Sept with the Chev. Great work you have done
Keith & Nel