Henry Boler 61 Posted July 18, 2020 Share Posted July 18, 2020 Hi All, It has been a long while since my last update. But I have just finished the sand blasting job on the truck chassis and have released a video to show just how much fun I didn't have during the long process! Click Here to see the video on YouTube Click like and subscribe on YouTube if you enjoy the video to support my channel! Check out the other videos on the channel too! Thanks all and take care! Henry 7 Link to post Share on other sites
ancientgrubs 0 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Wow! I can only praise you for the hard work and the progress you've made. This video kinda motivating to not giving up on "a little bit more modern" 😂 dodge that I drive! I have to do some muffler swapping and other inner & outer stuff Wish you luck and going to commit to some sweat job! Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 On 8/21/2020 at 2:09 PM, ancientgrubs said: Wow! I can only praise you for the hard work and the progress you've made. This video kinda motivating to not giving up on "a little bit more modern" 😂 dodge that I drive! I have to do some muffler swapping and other inner & outer stuff Wish you luck and going to commit to some sweat job! Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad it's helping you with motivation. I'd be lying if I said I didn't struggle myself at times. Just at the moment I seem to have a bit of a motivation boost going on! Good luck with your projects too! Link to post Share on other sites
GregLaR 2,842 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Thanks for sharing Henry. I have also done similar media blasting, so I know how much work is involved. Love the vintage brick garage! Don't see much of that sort of thing out here in California. Good luck and keep us posted! Greg Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted August 29, 2020 Author Share Posted August 29, 2020 On 8/25/2020 at 3:57 PM, GregLaR said: Thanks for sharing Henry. I have also done similar media blasting, so I know how much work is involved. Love the vintage brick garage! Don't see much of that sort of thing out here in California. Good luck and keep us posted! Greg Thanks for watching! The old barn (garage) is almost 300 years old now and still standing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 New video out today. This time, restoring the leaf springs. They are shiny now! Henry 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TAKerry 982 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 Nice work Henry, I watched a couple of your other vids, one showing the resto of the dash. Only thing I may comment on, I too was polishing small parts such as you were with the small washers, Lost my grip and it became a 'bullet' in the air. To this day I am still looking for that part. Very lucky it didnt put my eye out! Be careful when doing so, Keep up the good work! Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted August 31, 2020 Author Share Posted August 31, 2020 Just now, TAKerry said: Nice work Henry, I watched a couple of your other vids, one showing the resto of the dash. Only thing I may comment on, I too was polishing small parts such as you were with the small washers, Lost my grip and it became a 'bullet' in the air. To this day I am still looking for that part. Very lucky it didnt put my eye out! Be careful when doing so, Keep up the good work! Thanks for watching! I'd be lying if I said I hadn't lost a few parts to the polishing wheel... There are some tricks to hold parts, but sometimes it's not easy and they go flying. Link to post Share on other sites
TAKerry 982 Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 I have enjoyed them and looking forward to more in the future. That is an interesting truck you have, Cant wait to see it finished. On the polishing side, I mostly use a pair of plyers trying not to damage the part too bad. 40+ years of carpentry/construction have left my hands a bit arthritic, I dont have a lot of strength left in them. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 New video out this morning - The replacement spring shackle project! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GregLaR 2,842 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 I don't know which is better, your fabrication work or your video quality. 😄 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 13 hours ago, GregLaR said: I don't know which is better, your fabrication work or your video quality. 😄 Thanks! I try! Puts my poor old Panasonic video camera through its paces filming in a harsh environment too! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Colin Spong 133 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Henry....Some 20-30 years ago there was a 1931 Dodge Fast Four Panel Van that was around in the Enfield/Herfordshire area of the UK. I can't remember the compete registration number but it started "DG".Is this your van? Regards, Colin. (UK) Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Colin Spong said: Henry....Some 20-30 years ago there was a 1931 Dodge Fast Four Panel Van that was around in the Enfield/Herfordshire area of the UK. I can't remember the compete registration number but it started "DG".Is this your van? Regards, Colin. (UK) Thanks for this Colin, really interesting to know. Not my van, my reg is 'TK 6810'. It was owned in Tamworth I believe at that time, soon moved to Kettering where it sat until I bought it three years ago. Also, my 1969 and 1970 tax discs are from Hertford. Can you tell me any more information at all? Don't suppose you have any photos? Where did you see it? Regards, Henry Edited September 23, 2020 by Henry Boler (see edit history) Link to post Share on other sites
Colin Spong 133 Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Henry, I will try to find some photos of it which I know that I have somewhere. In addition I am still in contact with a precious owner. Regards, Colin. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, Colin Spong said: Henry, I will try to find some photos of it which I know that I have somewhere. In addition I am still in contact with a precious owner. Regards, Colin. Thank you Colin. I look forward to seeing them! Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted October 20, 2020 Author Share Posted October 20, 2020 On 9/24/2020 at 8:13 AM, Colin Spong said: Henry, I will try to find some photos of it which I know that I have somewhere. In addition I am still in contact with a precious owner. Regards, Colin. Colin, I don't suppose you've had any joy with the photos and previous owner at all have you? I've also sent you a private message. Regards, Henry Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted November 3, 2020 Author Share Posted November 3, 2020 On 9/23/2020 at 5:12 PM, Colin Spong said: Henry....Some 20-30 years ago there was a 1931 Dodge Fast Four Panel Van that was around in the Enfield/Herfordshire area of the UK. I can't remember the compete registration number but it started "DG".Is this your van? Regards, Colin. (UK) I do believe I've located the van you mentioned Colin. Also one of its previous owners, also a Colin! You can clearly see the number plate 'DG' and 'Enfield' printed on the side panel. Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted November 29, 2020 Author Share Posted November 29, 2020 Latest video is now out!! Finally getting this chassis sorted out! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
GregLaR 2,842 Posted November 29, 2020 Share Posted November 29, 2020 Looking good Henry! Another great video. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TAKerry 982 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Nice work Henry, great video again. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 Part 2 is finally here! Chassis gets completed! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ArticiferTom 290 Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 (edited) I guess with all that detailed work if their , where any frame numbers , you would have found them . I know i had you looking previously . Great Work , well above what i would have even considered doing . Edited December 14, 2020 by ArticiferTom comas (see edit history) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted December 14, 2020 Author Share Posted December 14, 2020 1 hour ago, ArticiferTom said: I guess with all that detailed work if their , where any frame numbers , you would have found them . I know i had you looking previously . Great Work , well above what i would have even considered doing . Thanks Tom. I would definitely have seen them. I looked absolutely everywhere and couldn't see anything at all. Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 (edited) It's that time again! This time, tearing the rear axle apart! Edited January 31 by Henry Boler (see edit history) 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites
TAKerry 982 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Another great video Henry. Are you at all concerned with what appears to be a severely compromised rear axle tube? It seems that the corrosion has taken its toll. To me it looks like it is beyond filling the holes, as the piece in its entirety looks very thin in spots. Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 Just now, TAKerry said: Another great video Henry. Are you at all concerned with what appears to be a severely compromised rear axle tube? It seems that the corrosion has taken its toll. To me it looks like it is beyond filling the holes, as the piece in its entirety looks very thin in spots. Thank you. I was concerned at first, but have now fixed it. I figured a few things, a lot of that tube is still at full thickness, so chances of it failing are slim, also, given the way the suspension is set up, should it actually fail, I think I'd survive! You'll see in the next video that I actually went to town on the welding and filled all of those pits right back up to surface level, it welds surprisingly well once heated up. The pits have really steep walls, so even though there we a few holes, it wasn't at all far away from full thickness metal. I'd certainly consider replacing it with a better option if one became available, that's for sure. Also, interestingly, I think all that corrosion is exhaust related, as everything from the front to back of the truck has bad corrosion on it around the exhaust route. Link to post Share on other sites
TAKerry 982 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Good deal. I was curious suspension wise how much the axle tubes really would be under stress, I would tend to think not a whole lot. Im glad you were able to save. I can only imagine how fun it would be to find a replacement! Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted February 1 Author Share Posted February 1 1 minute ago, TAKerry said: Good deal. I was curious suspension wise how much the axle tubes really would be under stress, I would tend to think not a whole lot. Im glad you were able to save. I can only imagine how fun it would be to find a replacement! I've been doing an almost unhealthy amount of digging into the old girl's history and have been following a lot of leads and speaking to a lot of people who knew the truck over the years. It is possible I might track something down one day, and that really would be exciting! Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Boler 61 Posted February 14 Author Share Posted February 14 Latest video is now out! This episode shows the final strip down and restoration of all the rear axle components. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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