Zig - A couple of questions for you.... Zig, I am doing this same conversion right now on my truck and I just wanted to clarify that this is...
I forgot to mention I will be running the original rebuilt engine (upgraded from a 235 to a 261) and running just the regular 6 lug tires. There...
So I need some advice and help. I have taken the rear end from my '54 which was not the original rear end to a guy highly recommended. It is in...
Well I received the front disc brake kit, the powder coating kit, The Altman latch kit and a variety of other things to work on the truck....
Evan, Steve, and John.... Thanks for all the good advice. I have ordered the IR light, dual voltage gun, and powder. I am hopeful it will come...
Oklahoma - You should start a new thread The best thing to do would be to start a new thread about what you want to do with your truck. There...
Now you tell me Nate.... The whole frame, springs, etc have been coated so with those I will have to hope for the best. It is however good...
Does the IR light work?? Thanks Mike. I was also curious about using the IR light versus using an oven to cure the parts. The light seems like...
So I had a lot of the parts and the frame powder coated. I now realize there are quite a few more that I would like powder coated. Unfortunately...
Good point Good point Russ....I cannot argue with your logic :eek:
This is the set up I was thinking of going with... So it seems the general consensus is that a non power option is better. I am sure I can find...
I love the bench..... Just not sure I can bring myself to buy an old Ford tailgate to sit on.....
It seems like non-booster might be the way to go... I am not sure if the booster knows either. Hopefully someone with more knowledge than myself...
Thanks Russ I have some thick stuff but I also have some parts like the original tailgate and front bed panel that were so beat up that I...
Just my opinion.... Depending on the age of the compressor, I would see it as an opportunity to upgrade.....:D
Thanks for all of the feedback Based on what everyone has said I think I will just go with the front disc. That seems to be the easiest option....
Your truck is looking amazing....I hope to be there soon....
Russ - very good info..... Thanks for the advice Russ. I have watched a few of the videos thus far and it doesn't seem too hard but with that...
So as I have mentioned in previous threads I am restoring my truck and trying to get it as close to a factory restoration as possible. I am...
Nate.... I decided to keep the original sides and bite the bullet and get them fixed. I am going to try my hand at doing some of the welding....
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