Grandpa Pearson's B-80 refresh

That is the most comfortable seat I have ever sit on, probably all we'll ever use from now on.


The final piece of the puzzle is done. Can't wait till morning to get it put on and decaled up!

I think we may have found a little nicer steering wheel for it too.

Geno wrote: I think we may have found a little nicer steering wheel for it too.

A little Bondo and bed liner and it should be good as new!

Can I send it to you for fixing Major? You should get into some of this fixing stuff for other people.


We ordered some samples from the cap people for the tach-a-matic and deck lift buttons, and some hole plug samples for the electric clutch switch hole and hour gauge hole. The samples should be here first of the week and if all works out and we make an order it shows up the next day. We've wanted to do this for a long time not just for stock, but they will be for sale also. The plugs were pretty hard to find, especially the 2" hour gauge one.

Still have to replace the ignition switch because the key won't stay in. Gotta do something with the exhaust, and get the headlight assy in. I think that's about it, It's running now and everything else is working like it should.

Top notch as usual :dance3

Plumb awesome, should make grandpa proud. :goodjob

nice as always....one question the seat doesn't have any springs..is that factory?

nappypappy wrote: nice as always....one question the seat doesn't have any springs..is that factory?

I think that one had springs Nappy. The older ones had no springs and I like the look a lot better. I think it was the early 70's when they added them. Plus with that seat being so comfortable there's not much need for them.

Good grief! Will be down there soon!

What a fantastic story. Nice job gene, as allways.

glenn