This is a 1 1/2" Forstner bit. It will cut the holes for the offset washer. Set it in your drill press so that it can only go the depth of the...
But, with a little finagling, they should fit up. All the sheetmetal will bolt up across the years.
https://talk.classicparts.com/showthread.php?t=9530 I cover this step by step in my build thread. Good luck.
After fitting the bed wood, remove the center boards in order to mark the mounting holes. I marked on the side and front panel with a stabilo...
For the dual M/C setups, I used a bracket from Master Power, a 67-76 corvette M/C for a disc/disc setup. I used 2 12" lines to the check...
Origionally, the line sizes switched back and forth. The new hoses needed 1/4" fittings, and everything else needed to be replaced, so I ran all...
I have 2 alternators in the garage that SHOULD work.
I have a gen to alternator bracket set I'm not using.
Nah, thats the "boot"
If anyone is re doing their brake lines on a 1/2 ton short bed, you will need..... 1-20" line, from the master to a "t" 3 30" lines...1 from...
Brake lines are run. If anyone is re doing their brake lines, you will need..... 1-20" line, from the master to a "t" 3 30" lines...1 from...
Its about 95F here, not shure how that translates temp wise, but hot is hot.
30" tire is a 30" tire, whether made for a 15", 16", 16.5", 17,18 19 or 20" rim. A 30" tall tire for a 16" rim will not fit on a 16 1/2" rim....
Most 12v alternators put out about 14.4 when really healthy. I would imagine that a 14v generator should be fine.
Are you talking about the fenders?(as we americans call it). Check out my build thread on the 53....
Got a lot done yesterday, started out modifying another top bracket for the generator.. [ATTACH] Then had to fabricate a new, higher horn mount...
You have to be VERY careful when tightening the oil pressure guage. I have popped my share of them. Still leaks a little bit, just a small...
Got both doors removed, weatherstripping removed and redone, reinstaled the doors and got them all lined up. Bolted and adjusted the front clip,...
When you swap in the new rear end, just mount it above the springs.....an instant 3" drop in the rear.
The goal is to be completed by the end of July and get it delivered to Florida. I hope to be out driving it next week and shaking it down....
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