It was 1977 and Carter was president. My vehicle? Same truck that I have now, I even have a picture from that era:...
I painted my '50 Mariner Blue. Went into a auto paint store and they looked it up on their computer. The counter person was surprised to find it...
The U.S. '58 to '62 261 is the only years with the 1/2'' oil lines for full filter oiling. I hope you never see the half inch lines plugged...
Larry, I am sitting here a little red faced, although with a smile. I have owned that truck for 30 years. I have been passionate about these...
I haven't been around here for a while but I haven't lost interest. Last summer I finished the frame off of my '50 3100 that I bought in 1977....
Kens 50, take a look at Bill Hanlon's second picture about 6 messages in. Does that two tone '48 have the twisted right mirror on it? Steve O...
I always thought the reason for the axle forward look was due to the torque tube setup with a single front u-joint and hinged rearend. This...
I have heard some other chat on this truck and folks have said that the reason it has Ford running gear in it is because GM wouldn't agree to do...
Boops Dad, don't know if you are being funny but in western Oregon we are well into the rainy season, which is every season except summer. But...
Most states did use the engine number to title these trucks. Once the original engine is gone and you do not have any old title or registration...
As Nate says, yes there is also a rubber boot that seals the cable at the end near the clevis. All the venders have them.
I just went through this and I didn't find any original style cardboard type out there. One restorer here in town always trys to retain and fix...
The rubber sleeves over the cable are to prevent chafing if the cable rubs against the frame. I can't remember where they are prone to do this,...
RE: Daily Driver WARNING! Nate, I beg to differ. After driving my '50 for 27 years and doing lots of patch work repairs, I tore mine down to the...
[updated:LAST EDITED ON Apr-04-06 AT 08:17 PM (CST)]I would also add, get ready for some yoga moves. This procedure generally requires...
RE: Muncie SM-420 [updated:LAST EDITED ON Apr-03-06 AT 01:38 PM (CST)]A couple of comments: Nate there is a tranny shop here in Portland...
I just went to your website and looked at your truck. No spot on pictures of the wheels and tires, but from what I can see, you have stock wheels...
I am pretty sure that in '52 the stock wheels would have been painted black on a standard cab and body color on a deluxe cab. The Hubcap and trim...
If you have the springs apart, I would replace the all the shackles and bushings. You can make a tool to remove and replace the threaded shackle...
There are just keyhole shaped slots at the top on either side that the hook on the end of the tailgate chains go into. The holes are evident on...
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