Hello All, Found this video on Youtube, taken by a fellow enthusiast. Tom Myers in Miami, OK has been helpful in getting me hard to find...
Pics are in the works. I decided to do an entire frame-off (it seemed like a good idea at the time - 8 years ago). Add in a divorce, and having...
Thanks Evan. I appreciate the detailed response. All good information which I will keep in mind as I take on the doors again this weekend. I do...
Thanks Ron! That video was really helpful. I got rained out yesterday but will be at it next weekend. Thanks to everyone else for their...
As I reviewed Ol Chebby's post it looks like he was talking about elongating the already oval hinge holds that mount inside the door, thus...
Emergency over! - somehow I missed Ol' Chebby's tip about elongating the holes. I'm on it tomorrow! Ed
Hello - After an afternoon of trying to hang the doors on my '51, I thought I'd ask the experts for any advice. I have the hinges already...
Great, thanks DeadZone, looks like 9 teeth is the lucky number - Ed
Hello All - I have a '51 3/4 ton that has a 216 from a '49 passenger car. When I purchased the truck, the foot starter pushbutton on the...
Great, thanks Ken and Chebby! I appreciate the info!
Hello - I want to start by thanking everyone on the forum for providing such great info over the years as I struggle to rebuild my '51 3/4 ton to...
I think I'll head over to Napa tomorrow, I assume they carry Wagner or Bendix - I have a 3/4 ton '51, I have found that parts just seem to be more...
Yes, I agree. NAPA here (San Francisco Bay Area) is generally pretty good, with people behind the counter who are helpful. Not so sure about...
Yeah, I suppose I learned a good lesson. I had ordered them from a supplier in Oregon whom I had done business with before; very pleased with...
Hello All! I just recently finished re-building the entire brake system in my ’51 ¾ ton. New master cylinder, brake lines and wheel...
brakes dragging Great, thanks Nate! I'll give it a shot and report what happened. It would be great to be able to put rebuilding those brakes...
brakes dragging Thanks Martinius, The linings look quite thick, perhaps 1/4 inch or so. Not sure if that is standard thickness. I had...
Hello - I am an infrequent poster, but really want to thank everyone for the great information you have shared over the years. I have learned...
Thanks spika. I actually got lucky with BowTie Bits. They had cables for the 3/4 ton - I like your 5 window - Ed
Thanks for the info - Thanks Guys! There is a trailer guy in the next town that I will swing by today to see what he has available. I have also...
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