Whoa ! Who's making Huck brake springs ???? . Way back in the day , we'd always find one or two broken and lying in the bottom of the drum on...
Warning ! Thread shift ! That Johnny Popper , is it a 'B' ? we had both A's & B's on the farm in new Hampshire in the 1960's , just old...
Good Thread ! Jesse ; I like your truck . I like your attidue . I even like your avatar as I think it shows the right attitude......
Pedal Drag It only take a little bit of drag to hold the pedal down as the return springs are mild and rightly so ! .
Matting Well , no actually ; It's very important to only use closed cell padding , jute will hold any tiny bit of water that leaks in for a...
No ! Just snap the cracked blade off and hang it on your garage wall and when the -one- guy notices it , lie through your teeth , make up an...
You Got Hosed The correct fuel filler cap was the same PN from 1937 to 1970 so hit up some older dealers , most have 'em dusty way on a back...
No ; You'll need the shoes , adjusters , hold down springs etc. , etc. ~ this is why it's advantageous to buy an entire takeout Torque Tube...
Kids Hey ! I made it all on my own :D Never underestimate the power of posative thinking. Be good to kids (all kids) ~ they'll be cleaning...
THANK YOU Evan ! I've been preaching this for 40 years now..... Think of your engine as a BIG air pump ~ if you make it flow better , more air...
Dynamat or other similar insulation , works well , lasts long and is available from any pep Boys or Hot Rod store .
Disaster Averted ! You're wise to go with the gray , once you've re-painted all the engine accessories properly gloss black & added rockerbox...
Madness Only a trailer queen should be built with that 913 head . It's *very* crack prone . The 848 head is the best one ever made . Few...
Rust Repairs These are the usual places , if you look in older posts you'll find detailed how to repair including very good pictures....
Tune Up Fun Clockwise so to advance the timing , you turn the body anti-clockwise .
Sticky Pedals This is usually caused by either the cab settling so the pedal rubs against the side of the hole it passes through in the Toe Board...
Bendix Brake Upgrade Yes Ron , it is true but not just the drums , you need to find a '51 ~ '54 Torque Tube rear end takeout and buy that , swap...
Congrats on the new baby Willard ! .you now have another to teach the joys of Vintage Trucks to...... :p Be VERY wary of those 261 rods ! many...
Welcome ! That's a nice pair you have there .
Lowering Via Spring Mods Just be aware that this will increase the amount of bottoming out you do over those speed bumps so many neighborhoods...
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