How To: C15a Wire-3 restoration

[Jordan Baker]

Busy day putting stuff back onto the engine. I also got the front engine mount sorted out. I used a new rubber bushing.

I also got a package of rubber bushings and bumpers in the mail today. The company had a great selection of sizes and I was able to get exactly what was needed.

[Jordan Baker]

I also sorted out my hood and dog house cover latches. The two on the left side are NOS ones.

Lastly does the starter handle lean towards the driver or towards the passenger?

[Jordan Baker]

Parking brake handle and linkages are all installed and setup for proper tension. The starter lever is also in along with its return spring.

[Jordan Baker]

Original headlamp reflectors are slowly getting there. I’ve been re-slivering them and polishing. They still need some more work to get them to where I’ll be happy. I’m using a small re slivering kit from Caswell. It cost about $100. Comes with a small power supply, little wand and the silver plate liquid. It works well. But I’m finding the biggest hurdle is the polishing the reflectors. That’s what really makes them shine.

[Harry Moon]

My trucks have a longer spring that goes back to the floor rail and hook up to the small hole next to the bigger hole that the starter lever passes through. I mention this because your attention to detail and originality is second to none!

[Jordan Baker]

I’ve seen that setup. However my truck does not have that extra hole. I went with the next best option.

Originally Posted by Harry Moon

My trucks have a longer spring that goes back to the floor rail and hook up to the small hole next to the bigger hole that the starter lever passes through. I mention this because your attention to detail and originality is second to none!

[Jordan Baker]

Front axle engagement lever and linkage installed. Lastly for the day, the set of original data tags have been installed. I even used period NOS screws. The plating finish on them is much much nicer then what’s available today.