What is original? Your "original" '48 1/2T rims should have been 6 lug 16". . . Seems like they got replaced. 215.85R16 would be the 16"...
Looking good Jesse.
Harold - Joe @ DeadZoneTruckin' may have your missing parts. Send him a PM. He has a current post in the Traffic Light Viewer string.
My Bad Harold - Taking some photos really helps me remember what's what! ;) These two photos should help you or lead to some other questions....
Hucks you have Harold, those are Huck brakes and you can get new shoes at NAPA. Locally they were $25 - hard to beat. They are also available...
Nice job! I hope you get it on the road soon. It's been a pleasure to watch your build. Thanks. ;)
See thread Tony - Check out the thread below "Starter Trouble".
There are a couple of bearings that needed to be replaced in my transmission when we swapped it out...
Volker - If I'm not mistaken, you don't need the valve with drum brakes on all 4 wheels, only if you have disc up front. Have you tried without...
Imho Nate - If you can live in the hood without packing, I think once you get out of LA and start to breath some fresher country air, you'll find...
I'm onboard about not turning my original drums. Is there anything I can or should do to the surfaces to improve the friction with the new brake...
WTG Brian - does he have a name yet?
Charles, Those look like some mighty comfortable seats there.
Cores and rebuilts are often on eBay Motors - search "1954 chevy truck".
Very cool. No smoke and a big smile.
This doesn't look too bad if it is as good and the clutch is as new as he says it is. I don't remember what your rear end gearing is, but while...
OK guys - For some reason this reminds me of a nurse with white stockings. What do you think of the detail (not) of this offering:...
Search Do a "Search" on the 47-54 forum. This has recently been discussed at length.
Have you checked that you have a large (finger sized) ground wire from the battery to the motor? Same size positive to the starter?
I found this interesting build on the internet today: http://fallenherosdreamride.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6&Itemid=9
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