I've used the repro chrome on my truck and the 50 and 53 I built. It all seemed to fit (as well as the grille fits anyway...It is P.I.T.A.) Mine has held up very well, since '06 and it lives outside. It costs around $1100 to chrome out one of these trucks, last time I checked.
Wheels & Chrome RED of course..... Re - chrome things too as the original stuff is the best , seriously $pendy tho' . My take on it , remember : it's YOUR truck and you're footing the bill so build it to please you and you'll be happy as you roll down the Highway holding that big , fat steering wheel...... . Sleeve ? like a cylinder sleeve ? any Machinist Jobber should have it in stock... Were the cylinders egged ? or severely tapered ? (the '57 235 in my old '46 3100 had .014" taper and were fine , these are NOT designed like modern engines !) .
Thanks for the update Jesse, I'm about ready to sell the Massey It has been sitting to long and as all old Iron if you do not use it it goes down hill anyway. I'll keep the sleeve in mind as I travel around and talk to others. BTW have you seen this or talked to these fellows about maybe having parts for the Wallis? http://www.happyoldiron.com/1176541.htm Again, Thanks for the update. Good Luck Charles
priorities and all Jesse - i was on a tight budget, so i had the time to search for some very decent (not show) original chrome pieces and replaced what i could on my truck that was bad shape. What i could not find, i just had painted instead with the plan to swap it out for better chrome later (or re-chromed if i ever find someone good that i can afford). Some MINOR pieces i thought i HAD to have, i bought the reproduction chrome. If i had the money for wide white walls, i would have gone that route, again - maybe something down the road. Here is a picture of an all black with wide whites (NOT MINE) to give you an idea. This black on black is a very classic look. If you kept the RED wheels, then keep in mind - not much would show with the hubcaps (red lettering) and even less if you put on beauty rings. I think that little pop of red would be less expected and of course less formal -it all depends upon your personality and what you are going for. (my vote would be for red) Either way, it is going to look great. Congrats!
Thanks for the input! I think i will take all my old stuff to the chrome platers and get some prices and go from there. Thanks Jesse
Nate the three half way good cylinder sleeves I have all have some taper and are a little egged but that doesnt bother me too much. wallis used wet sleeves and the other ones I have are cracked and one has a big groove in it from the wrist pin came loose. Im pretty sure if I dont find one I will just make all four of them. Thanks Jesse
Charles I have called around to lots of tractor part places and havent had any luck yet.. Im pretty sure i called that place before but might try again. Thanks Jesse
Thanks for the the picture! Im still not sure about the color yet... I guess Ill wait untill I get more of the body finished. Thats a pretty neat visor they got on there, not sure if im going to put mine on or not... Thanks Jesse
starting to look like a truck again!! Still trying to get every thing to fit.. should have the front clip painted by the end of the week! i hope..
Wheel of Fortune Ok, now if that is the same truck, then them sure are different wheels than we talked about earlier! - Looking good!
Looking good young man. If you were old enough to shave, you could use that hood as a mirror! Thanks for sharing and keep those cards and letters comin' in! Ken
Aye caramba ! I'M BLIND ! . Where's my sun glasses ?! . I wish I knew a painted this good ! I'd have him(her ?) shoot my little Nash Rambler...... GREAT WORK THERE ! .
