Ken, I've got the cab sitting on two homemade dollies. What worries me is the front corners. They appear like they can't handle the weight as I...
Thanks Thanks Nate, As far as knowing what I'm doing? I will admit that I can break anything with the best of em. I remember 'righty tighty, and...
Ken, Next is getting the tranny looked at, just to make sure there are no issues with it. Today I rigged my blasting cabinet to be able to blast...
Okay, let's give this a try one more time. Tried to post pics a few weeks ago, but they just wouldn't upload to the site. I believe it was my...
More to add I do have some issues to share. I had a little trouble figuring out my clutch linkage, but found the right one (hopefully) earier...
Ooc Well guys, not that I ever have anything to offer, I've been out of touch on my progress, cuz the latest ISP I got was worthless. I've tried...
Jim, Thanks for the compliment. I had the original 6 lug axles re-drilled at a local machine shop. Ony took me 2 return trips to get it right...
Hey Bill, Sorry I missed you. The booster is for this truck, and I don't think clearance will be an issue (hopefully). I had to relocate the...
Alright, finally got something worth showing. Half a rolling chassis is better than nothing, right? I've been told that my replacement front...
Not gonna happen Allen. I've spent enough so far to have bought probably more than 5 of these trucks when they were new. Everytime I buy anything,...
I agree with you Allen. But Bill, I'm not building a car :eek:
Bill, if it makes any difference, you referenced the front axle, but this is only the rear brakes that are shoed. Again, all four shoes (meaning...
All four shoes are the same. I measured the length of the surface of each shoe, and all are 12 inches. Don't believe I screwed anything up here.
Okay, you had me wondering about the shoes, but I should have remembered, that each pair came wrapped seperately. But, I still measured, and it's...
Hey Bill, No spares dude. When they used to hand build Mercedes, they lasted a long time right? Hey, I see you're from Klein. Is that the Houston...
Yeah Bill, Got that part right. If I had of missed that, I need to find another hobby, right? I just see all these parts on web sites, that I...
Okay guys. Just rebuilt my rear brakes, and need a review. When I took them apart, between the rust, scum, and scorpions, I didn't pay good...
Thanks Glenn, I'm using a respirator, but not sure what the filters are rated for. I'll have to check them. I actually started the painting last...
Well folks, Got my wheels yesterday from Summit :D. Decided to stick with the 8's on the rear, since I talked with a friend who has 60 series...
Thanks Allen, Yeah, you and me both. Much prefer the old school look. I'm trying to do all the things I wanted to do when I was a kid, but I was...
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