4X4 indicator Mod #2

[4shorts]

Well actually he is going to trade one job for another, he will retire from his present position to allow his son to take it over; has been grooming him for some time, several years after graduation.

He started out working in HS in a funeral home and auto repair shop. Eventually owned his own business with several mechanics then sold it and went into industrial machinery maintenance, fabrication, modification etc.

In a typical day he will work inside a -40 cold room, 120+ engine room, among compressors pumps, high pressure anhydrous ammonia lines, climb ladders, work on roof units etc.; getting a little harder in his 60's.

His "retirement" will be driving tractors, maybe a backhoe after he rebuilds it, working on equipment, cars, trucks, motorcycles and whatever comes to his mind.

My dad drove a truck into his seventies when cancer took him out of the cab then he worked on the farm until he passed.

Wow. What a guy. Just imagine the knowledge and experience he has. Sounds like he has a great plan. I think a person always needs something to keep his or her brain working. Hope everything works out for him. He has my respect. :thumbsup:

 

[TripleR]

Thanks, we all marvel at his abilities and energy; agree on keeping the brain working and love the old saying it's better to wear out than rust out. Gotta admit I sure am getting a wobble in some of my parts and may have to live with a little rust.:laughing:.

 

[kcender]

Nice job on the indicator.The way I tell if my 3240 is in 4WD is to use my left heel.If I move my foot over and can feel the lever,I know it is down and in 4WD.If the lever is up I can't feel it and it is in 2WD.

 

[shortthrow50]

That's cool as heck

 

[4shorts]

love the old saying it's better to wear out than rust out. Gotta admit I sure am getting a wobble in some of my parts and may have to live with a little rust.:laughing:.

Most of use are the same way my friend. Your just honest enough to admit it

Nice job on the indicator.The way I tell if my 3240 is in 4WD is to use my left heel.If I move my foot over and can feel the lever,I know it is down and in 4WD.If the lever is up I can't feel it and it is in 2WD.

Thanks. That's pretty cool doing it your way. Low tech but works and that's all that matters

That's cool as heck

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed seeing it :thumbsup:

 

[PineRidge]

I could also use one of those position switches for another purpose. I went to Truck-Lite but couldn't find it. Can you give a bit more info on it?

 

[4shorts]

I could also use one of those position switches for another purpose. I went to Truck-Lite but couldn't find it. Can you give a bit more info on it?

They are a muli-position switch. Usually used in forklifts for the reverse alarm. I used the same switch for the reverse alarm on the Kubota.
Here's a link:

Truck-Lite - Catalog Product : Back-up Alarm Switch

 

[PineRidge]

Thanks for supplying the link.

 

[4shorts]

Thanks for supplying the link.

Your more than welcome. That's what it's all about. :thumbsup:
Switch is aprox.$35.

 

[lreops]

Your more than welcome. That's what it's all about. :thumbsup:
Switch is aprox.$35.

Was that particular switch available from the link you provided? Looked and looked but couldn't find anything close to what you have. I know you said you got it off EBay, but with you supplying that link, I understood it to mean that one was available through them.


Ron

 

[4shorts]

Was that particular switch available from the link you provided? Looked and looked but couldn't find anything close to what you have. I know you said you got it off EBay, but with you supplying that link, I understood it to mean that one was available through them.


Ron

Ron I bought the switch at our local truck parts supplier. It was the 4X4 engaged indicator which is off an old Dodge truck off of eBay.

 

[4shorts]

For anyone that's interested there's two 4x4 indicators on eBay now.

4x4 indicator,89-93 , dodge cummins | eBay

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1988-1993-D...Parts_Accessories&hash=item20c7492423&vxp=mtr

 

[lreops]

For anyone that's interested there's two 4x4 indicators on eBay now.

4x4 indicator,89-93 , dodge cummins | eBay

1988-1993 Dodge Truck 4x4 Engaged Dashboard Light X665 | eBay

Thanks, Paul.


Ron

 

[4shorts]

Thanks, Paul.


Ron

Your very welcome. :dance1:

 

[crazyangel]

Another great 4shorts mod! I am waiting to see him with his own cable TV reality show like Street Rods. :tractor:

 

[4shorts]

Another great 4shorts mod! I am waiting to see him with his own cable TV reality show like Street Rods. :tractor:

:laughing: Thanks. Actually that almost happened this past summer. We were contacted by a producer of a network. It was very Interesting to say the least. Nothing happen yet though :hissyfit: :banghead:

 

[varmint]

Paul, although I certainly don't have your energy, I understand why you like your projects... once I get started on something, I find its more fun than work, and even if you are busy figuring out stuff, in a sense it is relaxing. Not to say some jobs aren't a chore, and easy to avoid, but some of those projects are a great way to make time fly by.



Oh my friend. No offense taken. I've had that statement said to me before and the fact is I work until the wee hours of the night to get these projects done so they don't bite into my work time. If you click on the link below for my restoration work, I did all of that on my weekends, holidays and nights. Wife thinks I'm crazy and maybe she's right :laughing:
Thanks again. Happy you like what I've done [/QUOTE]

 

[4shorts]

Paul, although I certainly don't have your energy, I understand why you like your projects... once I get started on something, I find its more fun than work, and even if you are busy figuring out stuff, in a sense it is relaxing. Not to say some jobs aren't a chore, and easy to avoid, but some of those projects are a great way to make time fly by.

Oh ya. I like projects. It's my way of relaxation. I enjoy my day job in the shop but its nice to go out in the shop and do things that your not obligated to do. I call it puttering around while improving the machine in which you rely on.