wallfish 17,578 #1 Posted May 4 Not sure how much time this is going to take but the bones are already there for truck project. Obviously won't be all WH parts like every other build but oh well. Lots of time saved and still a cool project. Bought this at the Zag show yesterday. @Sparky and @Docwheelhorse were kind enough to go grab it for me since there was no room to haul it home but the seller is close by to them. Anyone familiar with that type of trans? What's this handle for? 5 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,996 #2 Posted May 4 Looks awesome! 6 minutes ago, wallfish said: Anyone familiar with that type of trans? What's this handle for? @Stepney ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,767 #3 Posted May 4 7 minutes ago, wallfish said: Anyone familiar with that type of trans? What's this handle for? Either the ejection seat or it lets out the emergency brake (boat anchor) 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,996 #4 Posted May 4 Just now, squonk said: Either the ejection seat or it lets out the emergency brake (boat anchor) I was thinking brake but ejection seat is WAY more fun. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,767 #5 Posted May 4 That transmission may have more ranges than Julia Child! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,578 #6 Posted May 4 The handle in question is connected right into the trans. There's a regular flywheel and clutch assembly operated by a pedal but it's likely/possible the trans is older than that setup is. Could be a trans brake used for a parking brake maybe??? This stuff is out of my wheelhouse and it's not here yet to play with. Those 2 homemade levers in the pic are connected to the E brake cables for steering brakes. The rear drum brakes are plumbed to an auto style master cylinder with front and rear lines Tee'd together. The hydraulics are old and need replacement of lines, no pump, no valve. I have an old style Jeep hydraulic setup that runs off 12v starter so that might be cool. Planning to power it with an old twin cylinder Onan CCK 6v engine. Think it's 13.5 Hp but... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 22,259 #7 Posted May 4 While @wallfish is sitting around in his PJ’s talking about what he “might do” I’m here gettin it done!! 1 11 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 42,767 #8 Posted May 4 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Sparky said: While @wallfish is sitting around in his PJ’s talking about what he “might do” I’m here gettin it done!! Get some white paint and call it the " Popemobile! " Edited May 4 by squonk 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,441 #9 Posted May 4 @wallfish think you will get this done before @ebinmaine finishes his Colossus project? 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 64,847 #10 Posted May 4 Cool stuff! Looks fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,426 #11 Posted May 4 (edited) That extra handle on the “truck” is attached to a band brake on the final-drive end of the transmission. So there are: - separate levers activating the “parking brakes” on each rear wheel, - a single brake pedal activating the rear drum brakes on both rear wheels, and - that lever for the band brake. Plenty of “stop”. Need to explore the “go”. There was no diagram covering the shift pattern so it’ll be fun exploring the trans--I suspect you’ll find a 3- or 4-speed and reverse. Edited May 4 by Handy Don 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 70,996 #12 Posted May 4 7 minutes ago, 8ntruck said: @wallfish think you will get this done before @ebinmaine finishes his Colossus project? Man I hope so..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 40,684 #13 Posted May 4 (edited) Parking brake. Edited May 4 by Ed Kennell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,405 #14 Posted May 4 Does the transmission have a 2nd output shaft (or blank removable cover for one) which was typically used for a winch or hydraulic pump. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
