Ignitor O.K. , It appears to me you're maybe all set with the correct parts maybe) , what specifically was the running problem you had when the...
Robert This is really important to attack agressivly ! don't spend time worryng , get ride of the prostate ASAP . We'll be here for you every...
Uh , Yeahhhh.... that's it ~ sure ! I was talking about those pesky Brand 'F' guys , SURE I was :D
I Have To Wonder : Is there any OIL in that engine ? it's supiciously clean ya know :D
Dual Range Hydromatic Drive You alls KNOW that's what I want as four speeds beats three (or shudder two) any day of the week but they're simply...
I'm trying to figure this one out ~ when you took it all apart there were no shoe hold down springs ? .
Foo-Foo Can Paints First , find a paint shop that carries the full line of Rustoleum colors as they make a HUGE assortment of " Industrial "...
There WAS ?! Oh yeah right ~ you mean Joel , the long haired kid they hired to run the machine shop and got his hair caught in a spinning...
Pertronix Ignitor I have found that it is critical to only use an ingition coil that matches what they want you to use ~ the basic impedance of...
Slush Box Equipped Well here's the deal : I'd (obviously) prefer a '64 El Camino with a 250 - 6 and 700R4 but those are too darn expensive and...
Wiring Harness' Unless you're going to make it a full on custom , the inexpensive stock harness from the forum host is great , easy to install...
Over the years I've really enjoyed meeting you alls and have learned much more than would be possible without this great forum . I've also...
Oiler O.K. , it looks like you're done now . The original idea was to have the upper part of the tube cross up and over so if any excess oil...
Repetitive Jobs You'll find that doing the same job over and over helps you learn how to bang it out in jig time ~ in 1947 , those backlights...
Another Pointless Boring Story Back in 1973 I was driving a Auto Parts delivery truck and the outlying store sent us thier Fleetside shortbox '63...
Rust Removal Vinegar works O.K. but allows flash rusting , Phosphoric Acid prevents that . It's available in the flooring Dept. of Hwe. stores...
Someone Call RIPLEY's ! Well , I guess sooner or later that had to happen :D
Hot Water Valve Ken's valve is in the wrong place , it needs to be on the upper hose else it'll radiate heat through the hose and heat the cab...
Please To Note ! The factory rust on the frame , leaf springs and read end in that picture...... Looks pretty close to my '49 :rolleyes: :p
Lowering Blocks The deal is Bill ; Some folks flip the axle to sit on top of the leaf springs then add a block to lower it even further ~...
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