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#191829 - 03/05/07 09:26 PM
Re: The saga of my 46 04/23/07 update almost back together
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iowafarmboy
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Registered: 01/26/07
Posts: 40
Loc: Olin, Iowa
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I am impressed 46 In Progress! Looks like a top notch job. I love that you are keeping it a daily driver instead of a garage queen. As a farmer I find it interesting that you are using IH red instead of JD green! (Just Kidding!) Love the old IH red as I have a couple of old Farmalls we also like to play with. You have done an outstanding job of documenting (pictures) of everything you have done, makes a great story and I appreciate the fact that your daughter has helped with the project too. Keep up the god work and as always.....Keep us posted!
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#191830 - 03/05/07 09:35 PM
Re: The saga of my 46 04/23/07 update almost back together
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jmoore
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Registered: 06/24/03
Posts: 364
Loc: Hays county Texas
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Judgeing by your pictures "46 In Progress" wont apply much longer. Contest for a new name? How about Flash? Really nice work and FAST!
Jeff
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#191831 - 03/05/07 10:31 PM
Re: The saga of my 46 04/23/07 update almost back together
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J Lucas
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Registered: 11/22/04
Posts: 1886
Loc: South Omaha, Nebraska
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So much done so quickly, you should be proud. What did you decide on transmission, original or T-5? Is that 216 a babbitt type or newer unit? And what about shocks, original lever action, or did you upgrade?
Looking good
John
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#191832 - 03/05/07 11:37 PM
Re: The saga of my 46 04/23/07 update almost back together
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46 In Progress
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Registered: 12/09/03
Posts: 1353
Loc: Farmington, Minnesota
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Thanks all..slowly but surely. The details will be the death of me!
John,
As far as engine etc, the entire truck is bone stock. I bought a full pressure 235 thinking I might need or want to change. My 216 ran so sweet, I just could not get rid of it. GEC 52 ran into some problems with his engine so I sold the full pressure 235 to him.
I have a T-5 in the garage, but now I am not so sure I want to go that route with this truck. I might change out to 3:55's but I only live 4 miles from work so speed is not critical at this point.
Shocks are still knee action.
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#191833 - 04/23/07 06:55 PM
Re: The saga of my 46 04/23/07 update almost back together
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46 In Progress
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Registered: 12/09/03
Posts: 1353
Loc: Farmington, Minnesota
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April 23
The truck is now wired up and ready to go. The interior is for the most part done. The dash has a couple of small items to finish.
There are a few things left to do behind the grill so the hood is just sitting on the truck.
Glass is in progress. The windshield frame is being stubborn, so it might be a couple of weeks yet.
click here for a body shot
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#191834 - 04/23/07 08:13 PM
Re: The saga of my 46 04/23/07 update almost back together
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Sheridan
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Registered: 03/02/01
Posts: 752
Loc: Oconomowoc, WI
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Your truck is looking great. I am also making steady progress on mine but nowhere near the light speed you are traveling. I just got my engine in and mounted up my radiator this past weekend. Now I am waiting to get my clutch kit from Jim Carter's. The first replacement kit had the wrong spline so I had to return it. I sent in my original clutch and pressure plate to be rebuilt. Next project s rebuilding the steering box.
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#333881 - 11/06/07 03:25 PM
Re: The saga of my 46 04/23/07 update almost back together
[Re: Sheridan]
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46 In Progress
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Registered: 12/09/03
Posts: 1353
Loc: Farmington, Minnesota
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http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2214838250052934892qalDcE
It has been a while since I updated this post. While this truck will NEVER be done, I thought I'd show you how things turned out. I need to add some big ticket items like new bumpers and some small ones like a windshield wiper. As always, I too must finish some odds and ends, but this truck is now back on the road. All I can say is WOW...what a project. Hard to believe that two years ago this week, I tore into the truck and had it all the way down to the frame. It is nice to have a truck that does not smell like a mouse condo in hot weather.
The MRS is not real big on me doing this again anytime soon.
"enjoy the one you have" is the theme around here!
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#334010 - 11/06/07 07:21 PM
Re: The saga of my 46 04/23/07 update almost back together
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Rich'sToys
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Registered: 07/28/04
Posts: 1086
Loc: Janesville, Mn
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That turned out really great!! Nice job!
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#334027 - 11/06/07 07:59 PM
Re: The saga of my 46 04/23/07 update almost back together
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waldo53
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Registered: 12/09/06
Posts: 1107
Loc: WA
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NICE!! I bet if you said "honey, how 'bout I build the next one for you" you'd have another one to work on in no time.
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#334116 - 11/06/07 10:07 PM
Re: The saga of my 46 04/23/07 update almost back together
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Scott Danforth
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Registered: 08/09/07
Posts: 1357
Loc: Bradenton, FL & Maribel, WI
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Buy her something shiney
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