[quote name='smketrfdny' date='19 March 2010 - 11:43 PM' timestamp='1269055396' post='371085']
Will try to head down in mid April. Tougher to get away now that I'm married. Wife was a little upset that I bought a Checker cab off Ebay. I now have 3 projects, the Mack, the VW and the Checker. I bid on the Checker as a gag. Some gag, I was the only one who made a bid, but I did get it for $510. Shipping from Iowa is another $900. Still not a bad price.
Which makes it time for a 2nd 2nd job..lol.
The VW has to get a new engine in it. With gas projected to go to $3.50 (or more) per gallon this summer, getting my 1989 VW Jetta diesel back on the road is the priority. Wife will drive the 2009 Jetta diesel, I'll take the 89. Between her 1999 Suburban and my 2002 F-250, it will be cheaper to fill both VW's than either big truck. So this is my priority as of now,along with spring cleaning.
The CF still needs those parts. I also need the "Herculite" hose bed cover, as the original has shredded away from being outside all these years. Anyone have any idea where (or who) might make these? I have a pal who is a master metal fabricator but was very pricey. Finally got the guts to ask him, and he said while he can't do it for free (would be nice, but not my intention), he is going to save me a ton of money. Working on paint job next. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> Thank God (said with all sincerity) I have not received calls from people asking me if my rig can be used as a caisson. Hopefully it will be done soon, so God Forbid we need it, it will be ready.
Will try Larry O. Taylor in Wysox again. VERY moody man.
Any other Checker cab fans out there???? <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />
Stay safe, Brothers.
[/quote]
For the cover...
Try an Canvas Dealer or awning (sp) place. There was one place in NJ I know that a company went to to get a cover made for an open rear Rescue Truck. The height was smaler but same idea. Not sure on price.
Will try to head down in mid April. Tougher to get away now that I'm married. Wife was a little upset that I bought a Checker cab off Ebay. I now have 3 projects, the Mack, the VW and the Checker. I bid on the Checker as a gag. Some gag, I was the only one who made a bid, but I did get it for $510. Shipping from Iowa is another $900. Still not a bad price.
Which makes it time for a 2nd 2nd job..lol.
The VW has to get a new engine in it. With gas projected to go to $3.50 (or more) per gallon this summer, getting my 1989 VW Jetta diesel back on the road is the priority. Wife will drive the 2009 Jetta diesel, I'll take the 89. Between her 1999 Suburban and my 2002 F-250, it will be cheaper to fill both VW's than either big truck. So this is my priority as of now,along with spring cleaning.
The CF still needs those parts. I also need the "Herculite" hose bed cover, as the original has shredded away from being outside all these years. Anyone have any idea where (or who) might make these? I have a pal who is a master metal fabricator but was very pricey. Finally got the guts to ask him, and he said while he can't do it for free (would be nice, but not my intention), he is going to save me a ton of money. Working on paint job next. <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> Thank God (said with all sincerity) I have not received calls from people asking me if my rig can be used as a caisson. Hopefully it will be done soon, so God Forbid we need it, it will be ready. Will try Larry O. Taylor in Wysox again. VERY moody man.
Any other Checker cab fans out there???? <img src='http://www.firepics.net/groupboards/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' />Stay safe, Brothers.
[/quote]
For the cover...
Try an Canvas Dealer or awning (sp) place. There was one place in NJ I know that a company went to to get a cover made for an open rear Rescue Truck. The height was smaler but same idea. Not sure on price.
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