A '62 has to get back on the road

[Braunschweiger]

That's a good tip, I'll check it out. There is a difference in the seals, which were installed, are significantly softer than those from Precision, I cleaned and prepared them first, a new windshield is on the way.

[Braunschweiger]

The new Windshields have arrived, ordered two, better safe than sorry.

kidding, my buddy needs a new Windshield for his 1960 GMC Apache too. Were delivered really quickly. Now find a Solution for the too narrow Windshield frame.

[Grizz1963]

Excellent news Harald

How much did it cost you per screen to take that photo?

[Braunschweiger]

I think the price is reasonable, there are 2 windshields

[Braunschweiger]

News from the Shop.
Brake system is finished and bled, now it also brakes at the rear.
Parkbrake cables adjusted, the springs on the cables that sit in the drum were much too long, so the idle travel was too large and therefore had no effect, the cables were also too long, are fairly new and installed by the previous owner, but certainly not for a '62 because the axle comes from a Pontiac...who knows?.
But now everything is correct and bites on the 3rd click, very good.
Carburetor is actuated via a cable throttel and built for a holder is pretty smooth, mounted a trial the new air filter ..... chic.

@62c30 It will have been the original Windshield , the thickness was 5.7mm, the new one is only 5mm.
@all, I wanted to take the old Windshield Seal back, it's in mint condition, will it work?

[Bubfn]

Looking good!

[realvc]

Very nice and very clean. Great work on a cool 62.

[Braunschweiger]

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.
On Friday my buddy is coming with his pickup and we can bring the huge box with the windshields to my shop, I'm a bit scared to install the new windshield, I can already see myself buying another windshield...... Cross Fingers.

[Grizz1963]

Originally Posted by Braunschweiger

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.
On Friday my buddy is coming with his pickup and we can bring the huge box with the windshields to my shop, I'm a bit scared to install the new windshield, I can already see myself buying another windshield...... Cross Fingers.

Fingers crossed.

My new screen has been laying on top of a wardrobe for 7 years.

I hope it did not change shape.

[pdxhall]

Originally Posted by Braunschweiger

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.
On Friday my buddy is coming with his pickup and we can bring the huge box with the windshields to my shop, I'm a bit scared to install the new windshield, I can already see myself buying another windshield...... Cross Fingers.

I'm getting ready to get my windshield in, but unlike you, I chickened out and I'm having a glass gut install it. I'm trying to use all the original glass so the windshield is 55 years old.
Good luck.

[Braunschweiger]

With the Electrical begun arrange all Wires and installed the fuse box.
With the installation of the Windshield there is positive news, my Buddy has a Buddy who works in a Glass Shop, first the new Windshield comes in the 60s Apache, then another day, the 62 comes. That gives hope.

[Braunschweiger]

The Dashboard is connected to the wiring harness via the original connectors, the front wiring harness also got the connectors in the firewall, is a little more work but worth it. Engine wiring harness is also ready.

[Paul Y]

I have my harness sitting in the box waiting to be fitted. Thanks for the pictures as it has helped me think where I can put mine and how to run it.

Truck is coming along nicely Harald, be driving it soon!

P.

[Braunschweiger]

Thanks, there's still a lot to do, I'm excited, the glass guys are coming on Wednesday and putting my windshield in place, it took my buddy his 60 Apache it took 45 minutes, it was totally easy. Paul if you need pictures of the wiring harness just let me know.

[Grizz1963]

Shiny, clear glass.

Excellent

[Braunschweiger]

The Wiring in the Dash is ready so far, when the steering column comes in, the rest is wired, out to the front for the headlights, I have fitted the original connector with new plugs, the Engine is wired and everything is out to the rear.
After I cracked my windshield while installing it myself, the professionals were allowed to do it today and now it sits the Windshield clean in the Cab.
The crossed fingers helped

[Grizz1963]

BOOOOM !

Nice jobs.

[Paul Y]

Really like the grey/red contrast. Very smart looking truck.

Thanks for the offer of help on the wiring, when I get to that stage I will be in contact.

P.

[pdxhall]

Your truck is looking very cool. Very nice job on the windshield and the wiring is coming along nicely. I don't know how you feel but getting the windshield in is a game changer for getting the truck streetable. Good luck.

[Braunschweiger]

I agree, I'm really happy that the windshield is back in place, the wiring is progressing well.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by Braunschweiger

I agree, I'm really happy that the windshield is back in place, the wiring is progressing well.

New glass & fresh wiring definitely stoke the passion.
Glad the glass cooperated w/you this round!

[Braunschweiger]

Today I have been looking after the Mustang, With new oil and filter and the valves adjusted, 1x in the year is Service, that is done, I had a bit correct only two cylinders, job done and nice test drive made

[Braunschweiger]

Wiring under the Dash is finished, I have to come up with something for the safety switch, it was almost in the Firewall and I had to remove it so that the steering column would fit, so there was no one on it. Still made holders for the flasher relay and the wiring harness, looks good. The rear window is back in place too.

[realvc]

Everything on your truck is so very neat and tidy.
Looking better than new.

[bigmoe]

Coming together nicely. Any provisions for a neutral safety switch on that column?