1940 Chev C15, Cab 11 restoration in Holland

[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

[jaap de wit]

thanks for your reactions cliff, bob and gilles it is good to hear.
you probebly right about we are to hard for ourselfs when we do this restoration work.
keith, I want to go with the chevy to arnhem this year, but i still have alot to do before i can register the truck and go on the road so up and i try. I will be working on it for 3 weeks on a row (no holyday) this summer so maybe it's finisht by then
but first i placed the wiring for the rearlights in so i can place the floorplate on the frame and a seat to go and make a proof drive before building the cab.
only one problem was the seats they were bolted straid on the floor and one was cut 4 inch short ???
so i have to correct this before driving the truck. ad dirk leegwater we found the parts that belong under the seats and made the missing 4 inches for the other seat. so time for a
cheers jaap