Call me crazy - Ranchero's (again)

[Luva65wagon]

More of the finished battery tray.

[BPVan]

You are making some quick work out of that, its looking real good. It's ok to go inside now and then to regain a little sanity.

[Luva65wagon]

Truth is... this is my sanity. I can do most of this without thinking much about it. Very therapeutic.



My day job is what is insane.

[doghows]

Nice work, you'll make a cool ride out of it yet.. I searched the scrap pile and have the steering column and wheel, but not sure about the horn ring. One was there but I think it was the one from the 61 wagon. I will look some more, but those are added to your pile...

[Luva65wagon]

Appreciate you tracking that stuff down Steve. Again, we were all a bit out of it by the end of the day. Stuff being placed everywhere.

The more I research the more I think I need to go with the 65 and later turn indicator and horn setup, which is apparently different than the pre-65 stuff. Seems it had to do with having an alternator as best I can tell, which I am switching over to. I have a switch and wire assembly from the 67 pickup, so I may use it. I think the column is the same.

Also, I started the pickup yesterday to do a dump run -- ran famously. I think the last time I started it, it was just a perfect day for carb icing and I just never-ever let it warm up enough after putting on the heat riser tube that day. Had not one hiccup yesterday.

And thanks for posting the pics of your car's fender apron on the passenger side. I wanted to see the stock battery tray in the late 63+ car. Now I see it.

[BadBird]

This is coming along great Roger. I think you should rename this post to something else though and rename the spider post as this one!! Kidding and can't wait to see your new vehicle. Your workmanship is beyond belief so I really already know how it will look. See ya soon. Larry

[Luva65wagon]

No - you're probably right Larry. I'm crazy in a lot of ways. That should just me my new user name. And thanks too for the comments and working with me on the windshield. Be sure to let me know when you're in town and I'll square up with you.