I second Evan's suggestion on copper-nickel brake line. It is marketed by a few different names, NiCopp, and CuNiFEr come to mind. FWIW, Volvo...
Phil, One more thing I thought of (I still owe you math) was where you transition from the HB rod to the brake lever, I don't see any...
Bill, in it's current "livery", I believe once it were to become airborne, it would no longer be considered a truck, but rather a Sleigh! Nicely...
For the bleed valve, would a vent for a hydronic heating system do the job, automatically? While most of the US heats with FHA, the Northeast is...
What a great bunch of guys we have here!
Robert, I wish you a speedy recovery. It is very possible you will regain your hearing, as there may be some localized post-op swelling which is...
Zig, when I read your headline, I immediately thought to myself "Zig picked up a mattress over the weekend". Thanks for not letting me down!
Would it be possible to change the gear in the transmission to spin the 'MPH' speedo faster? If you were to turn the speedo 1.6x faster, you...
Phil, When I harvested my hydroboost from an Astro Van, I also took the brake pedal. The leverage ratio is different than our original...
Scott, Welcome aboard! Your VIN looks more like a 1953 VIN than 1952... From the GM heritage center...
I love it when a plan comes together! Adam, thanks for helping Terry, and for adding your name.
Terry, Ask, and you shall receive! Do yourself a favor, and get on our host's mailing list. They don't pepper your Inbox with SPAM, and you...
Terry, Give our host a call, they may be selling MAR-K products (the bed sides are described as USA made).
Terry, Welcome aboard! I'll sub for Zig, who will undoubtedly ask for pictures of your ride, and the backstory as well. Assuming you are...
Phil, All good stuff! Like ALL of us trying to get some project time in, there just aren't enough hours in a day. I like the firewall! I...
Zig. Nicely done. Get a bed on that darned thing.
Andy, I am going to weld both halves of my hood together. Upon successful completion of said task, my spare hood will be available.
Just remember that Stainless Steel hardware is S O F T... nowhere as strong as plain 'steel' hardware. I have taken the admittedly tedious path...
Nate is spot on right... a Pertronix unit, be it in 12 volts or 6, will simply AMAZE you. As a bonus, is it is not visible- unless the...
Evan, I am sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. And she has my deepest respect for her service to our country.
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