Blimey, a 62 IIa 88" rebuild

[64osby]

I've been testing the headlights trying to get the wires correct. Final connections will happen after the wings are back on.

A question that I have, which makes me wonder if my wiring is correct, the main beam dash light is lit with both high and low beam. This doesn't look correct based on the wiring diagram. The main beam light is only on one side of the light circuit.

I think I have something switched up.

[64osby]

I stopped by a Habitat store on a whim today. Not looking for anything in particular. Was surprised to find a like new timing light. I know my old one is toast. For $15 I could not pass it up.

[siiirhd88]

Apparently there is a fuel line shortage in my area. I had to go to four stores to find enough, has to go from the pump to the carburetor. I just wanted five foot of hose.

The fuel line shortage is not just your location as there is none available here in central Pa.

Bob

[64osby]

Apparently there is a fuel line shortage in my area. I had to go to four stores to find enough, has to go from the pump to the carburetor. I just wanted five foot of hose.

[series guy]

Correct

[64osby]

Anyone know what this is/was for, or where it went?



Found it in a rust pile under the old frame.

The only place I can think of is bulkhead to door sill attachment.

[64osby]

Not many guys will say they wish their tube was 2" shorter, but I was saying that last night.


I did shorten it a bit and managed to get the tube in.

One swivel leaks terribly. It will drain in about a day. Ordered more. I want to measure new verses this one to see if the is a difference in the depth. It looks like this one doesn't go in enough to form a good seal.

Rear lights working. I decided to try using Wago lever nuts.


This will make adding a trailer plug very easy. It was also great for testing which wires went where as nothing was labeled, the run in the frame is new and there was only one wire left going to the driver's side.

Seat box in and it's time to do a little cleaning up.

[64osby]

While waiting for a few more necessary parts and having beautiful fall weather, I decided to do a small upgrade to the fuse block.

I'm done with this!


Bought two "modern" panels and hooked up the existing harness and additional added circuits.


Happy to have six open circuits, three tied to the ignition and three that are not. Hoping to fill up two or three open circuits in the near future.

All the electronics are connected and working except for the lights.

Progress!

[64osby]

Pulled off the top and set it aside. Moved the tub on to the good frame.

Before attachment a few little things needed to be addressed.
The mounting locations at the rear were heavily corroded. Cleaned them up with a wire wheel. Sprayed a little vinegar, then rinsed. Gooped on some JB Weld and covered the area with an aluminum patch cut from old seat box material.



Used some rubberized gasket material between the tub and the mounting plates. Placed a rubber washer on the back side, then a washer, lock washer and nut.


The tub supports will need to be replaced soon but not now. Not a task to do outside right now. "Winter is coming"

Was able to get the spacing between the bulkhead and the tub to 34 3/4" which took considerably more time than it should have. Had to use some straps to pull the bulk head forward. Was finally able to lock it all in position, might be +/- 1/16".

Ran a string and aligned the tub to the bulkhead and bolted the front in with more rubberized gasket and rubber washers.

No pictures right now, but happy with the progress.

[RustCollector]

I remember using a stainless hose clamp to secure one of these when the "precision" fitting failed. No issues so far.

[64osby]

I had purchased a couple fuel tank filters screens based on a recommendation of a member here.


They fit the pick up tube really well. An issue is the overall diameter of the fitting. The fitting is 56/64ths, the hole for the pickup tube is 50/64ths.

On the military tank this did not cause an problem as it can be installed by reaching in the tank.

On the other tank there is not a hole that is large enough. I debated bending the tube to allow it to get to the sender hole, installing the filter, then bend the tube straight. Sounds great in theory but chose a different option. Another option was to drill a bigger hole, but I didn't want metal chips in the tank.

I pulled out my mobile vise and crimped the round fitting to more of an oblong shape with the pickup tube in place.



This "precision" tool process allowed the fitting to angle through the hole while keeping the tube straight.

Progress!

[64osby]

Having had great fall weather I've been able to make decent progress.

Brakes, new lines and cylinders, rebuilt the master. After about five or six cycles around the vehicle bleeding I'm very happy. There is a firm pedal on the first pump. I don't think I have ever had that before.

Clutch, new lines, rebuilt master and slave. Appears to be in working order.

Waiting on a ball joint to complete the steering.

Heater installed, measured about five times before cutting the hole and drilling in the new foot well.



Electrical, made connections to all that is available. Installed a test battery and started testing. Reworked a few connectors. Wipers, heater fan, dash lights, starter and gauges are all working.

One thing I am questioning is the coil became very warm when connected. I unplugged the two leads until it can be looked at closer.

Progress

[64osby]

By box you mean the tub? Total I'd say less than 200# just damn awkward.

There would be 4 or 5 moving all of it. Yes awkward but should be able to move it as one big piece.

[loose gravel]

By box you mean the tub? Total I'd say less than 200# just damn awkward.

[64osby]

Finally was able to this all sorted out and tight, at least until a leak test Is done. Hopefully those 28 bolts that hold the steering, brake and clutch won't be touched for a long time.

I am looking to move the box over soon and thinking about moving the box, sides and roof as one piece.

Does anyone have a guestimate what the total weight would be?