The linear actuators were reinstalled and are working perfectly. The lid only weighs just under 25kg or 55 pounds. The stainless steel trunk I made is even back in place.
I also got the linear actuators painted semi gloss black so they would blend in a bit better. It all has come together really well I think.
The truck is on skates, so that is a good sign. Folder and all the metal shaping machines and tools boxes are out of the way too.
This time we are not left jammed up against the house and folder. Had no trouble at all getting inline with the back of the house this time.
We removed the skates from the rear so they will track straight ahead while leaving the skates on the front for steering. The pull rods I made to move the 2 ton folder around worked really well to pull the truck forward. Lisa was on one side and I on the other.
And it is out! Only took 20 minutes this time instead of 2 hours, not including moving everything out of the way and putting it back again. So out with the new and in with the old? 1932 Willys 6-90 Silver Streak alongside the 1948 Willys Truck.
Finally get to see it in the sunshine! Quickly drove around the block and pulled over to the wrong side of the road to get these shots.
Look how much the colour changes and the great reflections showing off the wonderful paint job that Donburn Customs did. I'll get some better background shots later, but just trying out the new camera.
Officially the last panel is on! Finally got time to take the truck out and get some shots of the tailgate in the sun. :)
A lot of hand forming and bead rolling went into making the whole tailgate from a flat sheet of 1.2mm/18g hot rolled metal. But it was worth it!
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