The Snortin' bull

[namloc]

Some more minor electrical . I would like to put in a stereo.ONE that is Bluetooth,usb,ipod etc.Though not to be seen and there is a hole in the dash as the P.O had hacked it. And sticking with the original plan I used all the existing drilled holes in the dash as I am going to with this. Now you see it now you don't.

[namloc]

In the Seattle rain the wiper motor siexed up on me. It is the last original electrical part on the truck.I had a job getting the motor out.Now to find a new one.The production date on the dead motor is 3-59.Early for my 1960.

[Palf70Step]

I used the kit from that Brothers sells. Converted my 1 speed to a 2-speed. It appears quicker than the stock 2 speeds also. It has been very good to me. I cannot remember who actually makes them off the tops of my head, but very good units. It has been tested a good bit in the Mississippi and Louisiana rains. I have had it 2 years on the truck.

[namloc]

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I used the kit from that Brothers sells. Converted my 1 speed to a 2-speed. It appears quicker than the stock 2 speeds also. It has been very good to me. I cannot remember who actually makes them off the tops of my head, but very good units. It has been tested a good bit in the Mississippi and Louisiana rains. I have had it 2 years on the truck.

Thank you.i looked into the kit.I also looked a Newport engineering kit.Though still trying to stick a budget kinda thing I worked with what I had.

[namloc]

My wiper motor is not made by anyone for reman.though could be restored. I chose to take it a part.It was in good shape internally .I found that a breaker point spring became weak and contacted the inside body.Shorting it out. Greased the gear drive back up and reassembled, Work's again. Ready to reinstall.

[Palf70Step]

Originally Posted by namloc

Thank you.i looked into the kit.I also looked a Newport engineering kit.Though still trying to stick a budget kinda thing I worked with what I had.

Newport is who makes the kit for Brothers. They are real good people.

[namloc]

Got the windshield wiper's back in.Pulled the hub cap's off just for different look. Itchin' for some different rim's I am thinkin'.

[62stepside longbox]

I dig the current rims, but it's your truck so do as you please

[namloc]

Originally Posted by 62stepside longbox

I dig the current rims, but it's your truck so do as you please

Thank you.Ya i like the steelies and caps.I will go back and forth with them.The slight problem i am having is the truck is squirley with the old "maypops" on it. And it would benefit the true ability of this truck to have a bit more tread on it. Stay tuned.,

[namloc]

New wheels.Well I decided to add some morefun and tread to the truck.Sticking with the period 60's kinda hotrod look and a budget I scored these Cragar Eliminators. I had been watching out for these. They are tough to find as they are discontinued and looking for a match set is tough.17 X 8. Wrapped in 245/45/17 b. f Goodrich comp a/s 2. What a difference in ride and control .

[namloc]

A little detail to the new cragars.Back in the day the orig. Cragar wheel had a red bac ground to the emblem.

[namloc]

Still have the front sway bar to install.In the the beginning I wanted to make sure the rear wheel tub's would clear any wheel option .I only tacked them together .Now to finish them to come.

[namloc]

We have not posted in awhile.Just been driving around without any hickup's.Still have things to change and build on to do.Though it's a bit cold out now in Northwest.

[Palf70Step]

Been way colder than normal down this way too, just not like your cold. Neat looking pictures

[namloc]

Accuair shut down.A thermal event occurred to me on xmas weekend.Made it to just over 3,000 miles and air suspension shut off.I know what cause's this kind a failure though not sure why it happened. Burned the keyed on power source into ecu. I M pretty bumbed out.

[namloc]

Accuair I talked with today. I just got to say unbelievable A+ customer service and help. Barrett at Accuair called me back and discussed the whole situation.A resolution and part coming asap.

[66ChevyMax]

Man what a bummer, glad they are helping you out, thumbs up to them!

[namloc]

Originally Posted by 66ChevyMax

Man what a bummer, glad they are helping you out, thumbs up to them!

Thank's for the comment.All will be back together in a couple day's.The truck is fun to drive no matter the weather .With no air ride a bit low though. Congrats on the TOTM .Awesome

[namloc]

Accuair is on top of there game.In 2 day's I have a new switchspeed ecu.I checked all the recommended .And plugged it in and back in business.Thank you . That emblem is a symbol of top quality.

[namloc]

Working out another bug. Accuair pressure sensor leaked air.It may of froze condensation? or just became a leaker.I did have it in the middle on one tank on the end of the tank.The Accuair guy's schooled me a bit and than sent me a new sensor.There is a difference in my old sensor and new.Back on the road.

[namloc]

The weather has been pretty crazy latey.Snow the Bull will not do .Finally I some better weather is around.Got some more part's for the build.Still need to put sway on.had it awhile now.

[namloc]

Matching up some of the knob's.Picked up a wiper switch knob to match lamp's .

[namloc]

The snortin' bull deserve's some bling here and there.Bumper guard's I installed per some forum note's of original gm print's.

[namloc]

Some new tailgate chain's and the gate rattled a bit in the past ,so a little weatherstrip on the inside edge left and right tightened it up.

[namloc]

Got the frt. bumper diagonal bracket's mounted now also. The frt .frame horn is Z'd .Had to be a bit creative.