How To: C15a Wire-3 restoration

[David Herbert]

I have found a surprising variation in sizes between different makes of what were supposedly the same standard size belts. I am not talking 1/4" but up to two inches on a long belt when measured very carefully. It seems to be necessary to put a tape measure round a belt that fits properly and record the length, then measure any belt you buy before taking it home.

Wouldn't you think that they would be standardized in the real world rather than fairyland ?

David

[rob love]

I went through the same thing with a few different vehicles, where Princess auto didn't have the exact size I needed. TSC had a very good selection and their prices were right on.

I'm not sure those belts from TSC and PA are meant for automotive applications. I think they are more for electric/gas motors driving equipment like pumps or fans. But for the limited use we will do, they hold up just fine.

The automotive ones are considerably more expensive. Price out what you want from NAPA and you will see what I mean.

[Lynn Eades]

Rob, I think there is quite a difference in the way some belts are made. Some being "wrapped", while others are "cut".I think the cut belts are better quality? Then there is the industrial verses automotive, which is about width and angle differences. I do like those cogged belts.

[Jordan Baker]

The battery box project is moving along nicely.

I got some stamping died made to replicate the burned in text on the boxes. They worked perfectly.

[Jordan Baker]

The boxes are also done. I couldn’t be happier with how this project is turning out.

[David Herbert]

Wow, those burned in markings look great. Could you post a photo or two of the stamps please ?

David

[Alex van de Wetering]

Jordan,

Those boxes turned out awesome...... and the truck of course!
I think you did very good for a first (long) drive. Bringing some spare parts usually means nothing breaks.......like when you bring an umbrella....than it doesn't rain!
Alex