Have you tried giving the pivot points a shot of oil? Maybe after sitting for so long, they're just a bit stiff. Costs nearly nothing and it's worth a shot. Maybe it's that simple.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.