How To: C15a Wire-3 restoration

[Harry Moon]

I also use the LED bulbs but went a little further with magnetic tow truck tail lights, with turn signals. I can fold them up out of sight when on display. And they add lots of visual cues to anybody following.

[Jordan Baker]

All good ideas. The harness came with separate signal wires installed. So if I add extra lights the wires are already in place.

Today was a full day spent in the shop. I made up the tray and cover for the Chorehorse generator. It was mounted on the left cab step. The Chorehorse is also mounted on a sliding plate so it can be dismounted. However it is my belief that it was intended to be run while on the cab step.

[Jordan Baker]

Yesterday and part of today was a sewing day. I made up the canvas that fits between the radiator and the cowl. This was my first time using a treadle sewing machine. I don’t really have the foot rhythm down but I managed to get everything sewn. I also had to make up some stiffened burlap to go between the layers of canvas. I used carpenters glue and water. It seemed to work very well to match the originals.

[Jordan Baker]

And the big task for the afternoon was getting the cowl assembly back on the truck. I added all of the anti squeaking strips beforehand. The cowl fit very well and only needed some gentle persuasion to get all the bolt holes to line up. Next up will be hooking up all the electrical wires and lights.

[David Dunlop]

Are you going to dip her tyres in some water on the 6th, Jordan?


David

[Jordan Baker]

Originally Posted by David Dunlop

Are you going to dip her tyres in some water on the 6th, Jordan?


David

Possibly, but if I do it will be close to home.

[Jordan Baker]

Well the DDay drive didn’t happen due to some home renovations going on. But it did go for a small drive yesterday. There is some ongoing timing and hard starting issues that will be looked at this week.