First Thing : Is to check and replace the wooden bed blocks . I had this issue too some years ago and the good folks here set me straight .
Whew ! Glad you're O.K. , glad you didn't panic and let it burn the house & garage down too , most would have . "When in danger , or in doubt...
I was going to get a haircut Thursday and some jerkoff ran the stop sign and banged into the rear bumper of my '69 C/10 that had never before been...
Maybe Jegs ? . I don't know but they seem to have lotsa stuff , it just takes a long time to find anything OnLine there .
A Miracle Indeed ! As we were sitting there in the spanking new high tech Huntington Memorial Hospital (where by my Son & his Wife were born) I...
Initial Engine Breakin Good question ! . If there's a new / reground cam and lifters , use the 1,200 RPM's method because the cam lobes need...
Welding For you , yes . Me , not so much . I can do many things but body work and welding are beyond my grasp . I can just imagine...
Happier Now As Penny Darlene Hall came into this old world 3/26 @ 6:04 and she's healthy and happy . I sat there in the chair holding this 20"...
Intake Manifold Vacuum The ignition timing has much to do with it ~ too much advance will raise it right up but can damage the engine . Most...
Thank You ! And Bill ; I still say that on a regular basis :p .
Looking Good ! Wow ; I'm envious . Some pipe dope is O.K. , DO NOT stress that 50 year old tin tube ! :eek: . Once you have the head on...
Oops ~ I forgot about this thread . As it turned , a guy told me about a European Spec. 1984 300TD that's been in sunny and NO RUST California...
Great news ! To go with the great picture . Don't EVER change that tailgate Wolf .
Drizzleflippin Wolfgang ~ Back in the day , we used old VW Beetle wiper motors :D . To use the vacuum system , you have to mail your old...
Ammeter No ~ the gauge cares not a whit about voltage so wire it in the same as it was before .
Oops ~ Sorry Bill ; You're correct : the vacuum signal to the dizzy is ported , always & so @ idle there should be NO vacuum signal but the...
Boxing The Frame I'd love to have this done to my frame , I want it otherwise stock but frame flexing is an issue when I hit the twisty bits in...
Robert ; Burnout occurs to everyone ~ I've seen you do so much good works I'd hate for you to quit now . What is your final goal ? . Hot...
Turn Signal Wiring That's it ~ be aware the color codes change depending on the year and brand of 6 wire switch you use but all here are well...
One Last Thought : As I was drifting off to sleep , I remembered that many folks think that calling it a ' stomp starter ' means they'll depress...
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