Yeah, it was like pre-COVID. However, we live in a bubble here, so COVID wasn't really an issue and most never wore a mask or shut a lot of things down. I'd go out of the area, and then remember there is a pandemic where people are hyper-sensitive.70th Division wrote: ↑Sun Oct 17, 2021 7:48 amHello Zeph,
That looks like a great show, and the Carryall looks awesome there in the crowd !
Quite a big crowd, looks like the old days
Hopefully the virus will burn out and be gone soon !
I was thinking, on your frame rails, if you can secure the frame down, maybe try a BIG pipe wrench and bend the rails back upward into the correct configuration.
Also maybe use a porta-power ram kit to bend the rail as well.
That Weiner mobile has a great connection to Willys Overland , as it's designer Brooks Stevens, worked for them and designed the first Willys Station Wagon, and Pick Up trucks. He originally based the designs on the MB Jeep as a base.
I have what I think is the only MB based prototype station wagon out there , that I feel clearly has his design concept written all over it.
It has an observation window in the rear roof, so the rear passenger can see forward. The front roof is flat, with a taper rise over the rear.
The window is in the riser.
He was known for observation windows, as he designed the observation dome railroad cars that once were very popular, and still are.
I will have to pull it out sometime and post some pictures on the G.
It is built onto an MB frame, with an MB transmission, and steering column and wheel. The engine was missing when I bought the jeep from a farm in Alabama.
Keep up your great work !!
Best Regards,
Ray
It was good to see everyone out and about. Saw a lot of folks I haven't seen for some time. I've missed a lot of the local shows as the MV events always seem to be at the same time.
That is a great story about Brook Stevens. I knew nothing about him. Very good history. You'll need to post some photos of the MB based prototype station wagon. That sounds like it would be a neat project.
On the frame rails, if I can get the axle housings installed and the wheels on, I'll give it a go. I installed chain pots in the concrete shop floor that I can use to clamp the frame down and the maybe port-a-power the top rail upwards. May have to chain both sides of the frame rails down at the same time. My only worry would be bending the frame out of alignment. Big pipe wrench or something along that line might work as well. Still more sleeping on it to find a solutions. lol
Well, had a bad day today. Had to say goodbye to our Georgie. He was our 13 year old Vizsla. He was the kindest sole we have every met. It was really hard on my wife...and me.
I did get a little done today early. I blew it and ordered knuckle seals for a Dodge WC half-ton. I couldn't have sworn it said the were the same as the VC. Nope...too big:
So, I decided to make my own which I hate to do. Love the factory cut gaskets that actually fit well:
Then I had to figure out how I had installed these hard square felts in the metal felt holders. I've done it a couple of times, but it completely had me baffled. Finally after about a half hour I figured out what I had done before. So, added some gasket sealant and installed them:
Maybe tomorrow I'll have some time to get rocking on a few things...