The Camano Experience

[kramttocs]

Hey Dane!
Anytime I work on a supercab specific part I always think of your twin truck. Did you know that 90's supercabs had rubber bumpers where the rear seat handle hits the stop ear/tab when flipped to the deck? New to me. Was at the jy looking at some supercabs (for that trim piece from earlier) and noticed a rubber bumper with a tail stuck into a hole on that ear. Checked some others and all the 90's truck had them. Grabbed some of the bumpers and drilled the holes in mine tonight. If you know of any other supercab improvements like that, definitely share
Also, not sure if you have one or have considered the rear seat lift but you can see the top bracket in the photos above. This is the 3" lift and I will put together a full post on it when I get it all in. So far seems pretty good.

Jy 90's truck after I removed the bumper. Note ear is more rounded.


My 86 after adding the bumper. Can't really tell but the ear is squared off on these.

[Gary Lewis]

Good idea!  

[grumpin]

I did not know that. I’ll take a look. I considered the rear seat lift on my 94 (previously owned) when I had kids at home. Now I rarely use it. Still might be cool to do.

My boys now 6’ 2” and 6’ 3” complained about the rear seat in that truck as they got older. Even my tiny daughter said something.

[kramttocs]

Haha yeah, it's definitely not very spacious back there. Can only imagine your boys sitting back there now. Heck even getting back there'd be a trick.


Got the rear window in this evening. Was a chore for sure but went in without issue.

[Gary Lewis]

Yes, I thought the Supercab back "seat" was intended for little kids or suit cases.

Scott - the window looks great!  The chrome bead looks just right against the black.

[ArdWrknTrk]

The strip is much more pliable when warm.

I did mine after thanksgiving one year and needed a heat gun to get round the corners.

[kramttocs]

Maybe the rule is if the kid can fit in a suitcase they can fit in the backseat?

Jim - I am impressed. As tough as it was in pretty warm weather I can only imagine in cool weather.

Lisle makes a tool for the trim (4700) but I used a HF pry tool (3rd from the left, bottom end)



For those that haven't done it, the trim has two lips on it. I stuck one lip in the gasket and then used the pry tool to push the other lip in.

The Lisle tool may work great but with as much force was needed in the corners, I would have likely slipped and the metal tool would have scratched either the paint or window before I got the hang of the tool.

[FuzzFace2]

Did I read right that you installed the window then the chrome strip?
I would do the strip in the rubber off the glass then put the rubber on the glass and the glass assy. on to the truck.

I did remove the rubber with the chrome from the glass for cleaning before I put the rubber back on the glass and then on the truck.
Dave ----

[kramttocs]

That's correct.
You were able to get it in with the lock strip already in the gasket? I don't think I could have got it in that way. As tight as the gasket is against the truck now, even with the soaped rope, that had to have been a bear to do.

[ArdWrknTrk]

I used a bone folder to work the trim in.


I have no idea how I would have known the exact length needed from the roll if I didn't do it that way.

[FuzzFace2]

The rubber was a used one, saving the new for a slider if I get one, that was on the glass, not a slider, that was almost not in my parts truck.
When I went to pick the truck up the glass with rubber was half out from the roll over, I don't know how it did not break?

I did pull the rubber off the glass so I could clean the rubber and glass before I installed it in my truck.
So the chrome was never pulled, but if it was I would have put the chrome in the rubber then rubber on the glass.

I also did the rear glass by myself and did not think it was that hard but I have done many VW bug glass with the string & soap so it was not new to me.
Dave ----

[kramttocs]

Haven't kept on top of posting any updates but have done a lot of little stuff to get it road (inspection) ready.
A few things off the top of my head:

Installed horns
Installed passenger side running board
Swapped distributor and set timing according to the Parkland instructions
Installed front trim (grill, headlamps, etc)

Drove it outside today. Still a ways to go but nice to see it moving
Appointment to get the windshield put in tomorrow.

October 2018


April 2020

[Gary Lewis]

LOOKING GOOD!  

That's gotta be a really GOOD feeling.  Congrat's!

[kramttocs]

Thanks!
Just dawned on me though when looking at the picture and the running board - not sure how fun it will be getting the horizontal front fender trim on now...

[FuzzFace2]

Looking good and I know it feels good to have it move under its own power.
Once the glass is in you going for a spin around the block
Dave ----

[grumpin]

Great! Looks good! I like your wheels. Do you know which brand they are?

[kramttocs]

Thanks guys.
Dave - you betcha! Hoping to get it inspected when I leave the glass shop but may take the long way around. Will have to see about registration since it expired while doing the rebuild and now the bureaus are closed.

Dane - these rims were actually on my wishlist when I was looking for a truck. They are Alcoa 167041's although I don't think mine have that exact number. 16 inch. I don't know if they were a factory option, dealer option, or just popular in the 80-90's but I saw quite a few of them on these trucks when scouring the country on Craigslist. Enough to not be too surprised to find this truck with them. They can still be bought and while mine aren't shined up, the photos of them new look sharp. Classic look and not overly flashy even when new - to my eye at least. I think they would look great on your truck! ;)

[Ferdinand]

Amazing thread Scott.
You are certainly on a whole other level when it comes to restoration! I have really enjoyed scanning your project. I will have to go through and read in more detail later but thanks for sharing such great detail and taking the time to write so much out. I am amazed how helpful the guys on this forum are... Keep up the great work!!!

[kramttocs]

Thanks Jamie!
I read through most of your project thread awhile back (I remember seeing your avatar/name and following the trail to your project ). Love seeing a Bronco project. There is a brown and white one in the local jy that I dread seeing on the crusher someday.

You are absolutely correct- there are a lot of not only super helpful guys on this forum but also extremely knowledgeable. Fortunately those chose the 7th gen to hang their hat on.

I am happy with how the truck is turning out but there are a lot of things I would do differently if I were to do it again. I won't get into that as some have been very, very painful lessons learned and there is no way to gracefully bring them up.

I have been trying to convince my son or daughter to want one of these trucks for their first vehicle but no bites yet. I need to work harder at it because now that this project has its major milestones completed, my wife may eventually get tired of my row of "but it's cheaper to buy the whole truck than the 1 part I need by itself" trucks.

My son (7) is big into Pokemon right now so at least he understands the concept of 'gotta catch em all'!

[grumpin]

Thanks Scott, I wondered if they were Alcoas. I like my rims but someday perhaps I’ll get new ones.

Gotta catch em all! That’s hilarious!