My new toy needs parts

[ML-ENGR]

So I ended up buying the '63 88 I asked for advice on a few weeks ago (thanks again for the advice).


As I work to get the truck road worthy mechanically I will start to look for some missing & damaged parts.
First I need to locate a set of seat belts w/ bolt and brackets. for whatever reason the PO removed them and now cant find them. I see our host offers them but they are quite pricey.
As pointed out on this forum the center bulkhead is missing, im thinking its going to be easier to just buy a complete tub. I am located in CA 93546 and willing to drive 500 miles or so to pick one up.

If anyone has or can point me in the right direction to find these parts please let me know... Thanks

[Momo]

Seatbelts are easy if you just want lap belts. You can get good lap belts at Pep Boys etc. and they pretty much bolt in. You will have to source the seatbox corner brackets and make sure to have beefy plates under the panels to serve as hardpoints, but it's straight forward work.

The three point type inertia belts are a different story. You will need to source the brackets, upper and lower,(which are not as easy to find, or cheap) but the belts themselves are sourceable through a number of vendors in the UK and the US.

Looks like you found a very clean early station wagon there. I sent you a PM with more info.

[rovertek]

i have many tubs and parts, <gauto@localnet.com>

[JSBriggs]

Ive got a tub that has some issues but the rear bulkhead is decent. I could surgically remove it if you want to go that route.

Drop me a line jeffreysbriggs@gamil.com Im a bit north of you (95722)

-Jeff

[daveb]

I bought a set of inertia rell type belts from andover restraints in columbia maryland. very good qulaity and way cheaper than the LR specific stuff.

upper shoulder mountings should be readily available from our hosts.

First I need to locate a set of seat belts w/ bolt and brackets.

[ArlowCT]

Great looking truck, nothing beats the feeling of pulling a new rover into the shop and checking her out for the first time.

When Looking at seat belt options the only way to go is 3 point. There is nothing soft in that truck to stop you or slow you down in a crash. Sorry to be graphic but a face full of glass shards and a broken sternum is not worth saving a few hundred bucks.

Keep it safe and have fun with the new truck.

[ML-ENGR]

Thanks for the advice, ordered a set of chrome buckled belts from http://www.gotbelts.com/rechlilelaps.html
still looking for brackets though...

[ML-ENGR]

Thought I would give an update of my "progress" so far. To date I’ve managed to disassembly the majority of the truck in order to put on the "new" tub I picked up from Ike, install the wiring harness, paint the frame, and do a bunch of other maintenance things. I also just wanted to take it apart…
I’ve almost turned to corner and will start reassembly after Christmas. I also need to order some more parts as I discovered a leak in the gas tank under 2” of dirt.
I also am in the market for a RH front panel, or the entire wing as mine is past the point repair…

[Bertha]

Nice truck. Thanks for the seatbelt tip, I have been looking for a set. You came so far with disassembly of the bulkhead-why dont you sandblast it and epoxy prime it?

[ML-ENGR]

I would like to however, I cant find anyone local to do the sandblasting.

[Eric W S]

Don't blast it. Dip it. Much better are it soaks into the cavities of the bulkhead. Blasting won't reach these areas...

Then Galvanize it. Epoxy is ok. Galvanizing is the solution.

EwS

[ML-ENGR]

What the dipping process called? Maybe I can get it done up North in Reno...

[Eric W S]

What the dipping process called? Maybe I can get it done up North in Reno...

http://www.pangolin4x4.com/pangolin4x4/reference/howto/bulkheadrepair/index.htm

[4flattires]

A sandblast pot...

...is pretty darn cheap, does not take up much floor space, and is one of the most indispensable tools for paint/rust removal.

More importantly, it's fun to use. Something to consider purchasing.

You probably already have gloves, a grinder face shield and a dust mask, so you might be ready to start.

Jeff

[adkrover]

Anyplace that makes headstones has sandblasting equipment for etching the letters into the stone. If that stuff doesn't make you queezy give a few places a call.