My New Project! CCPU

[ltdann]

I'm at a similar point with my 29CCPU (A2344243). Engine and frame serials even match!

My engine is out, but I have yet to get the axles and springs off. My basement is awash with cleaned/new car parts waiting for paint, assembly and installation

Rich

 

[TommyCoupe]

Looks like if you only fill the tank half-way, you'll be fine.

Cool project !

Tommy-

 

[Fred K-OR]

Well, I got a few more things done this week. I took the back cab panels apart and also started working on straightening out the cab corners. I picked up some fenders today! The fronts are decent, the rear fenders are pretty rough so I'll probably keep looking for another set. Oh and I think my gas tank has a leak.

Somewhere I saw a 29 tank for sale. I think it was here on the Barn Swap section.

 

[jakeknapp29]

Headed off for the sandblaster first thing in the morning. Then the real fun starts!

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

Headed off for the sandblaster first thing in the morning. Then the real fun starts!

WHOA!!!
Is this a comerrcial sandblaster? Does he know how to do large flat panels without warping them?

 

[jakeknapp29]

WHOA!!!
Is this a comerrcial sandblaster? Does he know how to do large flat panels without warping them?

Yes it is a commercial sandblaster. The guy I am taking it to sandblasted my '29 coupe a few years ago and did an excellent job so everything should turn out fine (knock on wood).

 

[jakeknapp29]

She's back from the blaster!! Everything turned out great! I've got a LOT of sheet metal working to do now....

 

[Vanspeed]

Looks like fun!

 

[jakeknapp29]

I started doing some cowl patching tonight. I made a patch for the left side and got it welded in and smoothed out. I'm pretty happy with it. Right side tomorrow!

 

[Dan Partain]

Nice job Jake! By the looks of it, that's not your first patch panel. Keep up the good work.

 

[jakeknapp29]

I made another patch today and got it welded in. I also went to a swap meet this morning and got a dash panel, tail light, and headlight bar for my truck.

 

[jakeknapp29]

Been pretty busy lately as I am also building a 40 Ford hot rod and helping a buddy with a 32 five window coupe......and finishing up school. Still finding time for the truck though. Been patching up the back cab panels, removed the old floor pan (it turned into swiss cheese during sandblasting) and welding up the holes in the sub frame. Lots of work to do!!

 

[jakeknapp29]

Made some progress on the truck tonight. The back part of the seat riser was rusted out pretty bad so I made a patch and welded it in. I think it turned out really nice. I've also started shooting primer on a lot of the pieces.

 

[gunmetal blue]

Nice looking truck I would be happy if mine was in that kind of shape, but I am happy with what I got. Good Luck

 

[Steve Plucker]

Jake,

You and Flop ought to go in business together!

Pluck

 

[jakeknapp29]

Been super busy lately but still finding a little time to work on the pickup. Got the new floor pan in and subframe all back together. Now I am working on finishing up the back panels and cab corners and then I'll move on to the doors!

 

[jakeknapp29]

I got back to work on the pickup this evening. I made a patch for the lower cab back panel and got it welded in. Next project is patching the doors.

 

[partridgekelley]

Hi Jake I also have a 28/9 pick-up,mixed parts not a show piece. I bought it in July of 59 at age 14. The only draw back here in a small town is I can't get away with anything= everyone knows my truck. I bought , a long time ago , a set of the blue prints for all the wood. I have shared them with a few guys putting one together , and will with you if you need. More like if your good with wood work. All I ask is you pay for the copying and shipping. Hope you off that sun visor soon. I'm at gbprtrdg@hotmail.com (dumb computor) Do you have headlights yet? I'ed be lost without my old truck - it's part of my life. Wish mine had been in as good of shape when I got it.

 

[jakeknapp29]

Hi Jake I also have a 28/9 pick-up,mixed parts not a show piece. I bought it in July of 59 at age 14. The only draw back here in a small town is I can't get away with anything= everyone knows my truck. I bought , a long time ago , a set of the blue prints for all the wood. I have shared them with a few guys putting one together , and will with you if you need. More like if your good with wood work. All I ask is you pay for the copying and shipping. Hope you off that sun visor soon. I'm at gbprtrdg@hotmail.com (dumb computor) Do you have headlights yet? I'ed be lost without my old truck - it's part of my life. Wish mine had been in as good of shape when I got it.

Thanks so much for the offer! I would really be interested in the blueprints. I sent you an email. That would be a huge help!

 

[FirstA]

Jake, I started my 29 ccpu restoration a few months ago. I started on the chassis first and will do the cab last. My biggest problem so far is finding two good doors. I find bad rust but no winners yet. Looks like you are having as much fun as I am.