1958 SWB C4 Fleetside - NZ Build

[daveshilling]

Originally Posted by QBRacing

So now me and the mad scientist got to rip the block apart and replace the piston rings you fried....

I think the old guys on here appreciate the Fast and the Furious reference

Looking forward to seeing the latch install completed as I've considered it as well.

[QBRacing]

Originally Posted by mrbuck

Looking good QB- did you go with a one piece window set up? or have you just not reinstalled the vent windows? i want altman latches but not sure they work with the one piece windows.

Yes I have 1 piece electric windows and they do not interfere with the Altman latches.
Initially I was going to follow a guide on here for one piece windows (maybe grims and blackdog?), who advise you need to cut the rear channel out and move it back for it to work. If you follow there instructions I am sure it would work but i decided I wanted electric. I bought the specialised kit and you do not need to remove the rear channel so now I need to refix it in place, I found the channel but not the lower bracket so I need to make a new one, thats the only reason I havent completed the job yet.

Originally Posted by daveshilling

I think the old guys on here appreciate the Fast and the Furious reference

Looking forward to seeing the latch install completed as I've considered it as well.

As above. its all pretty much done other than fabricating a new lower rear window guide channel support and welding it back in place. The left door shuts fine, the right is complete and only doesnt work properly as when the panelbeater did my cab corners and steps a few years back he made the door gap too small. Its off to a new panel beater in a few weeks to have this fixed.

[Jason 56]

Very impressive work through your whole build. It’s coming together great. I think the overall look and stance are dead on Thanks for all the videos. I’ve learned a lot from them.

[QBRacing]

Started on the rear arches yesterday.

Found a purfect sized piece of scrap metal which I cut two 5.5" x 47" strips from, cleaned it up a little bit then started spot welding then in.

Got one side done and fitted (just needing a final weld) and the otheside is half done. It's going to look great.

[QBRacing]

Getting close

Finished the tubs finally and even managed to get some underbody spray on them and the inside of the fleetside and up under the guards to better protect the steel from our crap NZ climate.

Prepared the deck cross beams by installing nearly 1million rivnuts and have the board for the tray finally.

!!! Youtube Video HERE !!!

[QBRacing]

Partially assembled after a coat of black....

[QBRacing]

Test fit complete

Time for disassembly and some stain

Then reassembly...

Sigh