Hello Stovebolters!
I am beaming with joy!! The day finally came today!!
I took the 37 out for a spin for the first time since September, 2002!
Since that time I have done a load of things to the truck, not the least of which was a totally rebuilt front end which is for the most part a 54 truck front end, now. I used all 54 parts, axle, steering arms, modern tie rod ends, shock set-up with 54 car hubs and backing plates. I topped it off with a 41-46 recirculating ball steering column. All of this stuff is bolt on stuff that sure made a difference.
I realize that this is not the same truck I used to own and, I'd like to tell you, it drove as good as any new truck I've ever owned!
I am very impressed at what has happened with my truck! No shake, no shimmy - just a nice smooth ride and steering was effortless, something I have never enjoyed in the past with this truck! The steering is a touch loose, but I'm not going to complain. The other new part is new 225/75R15 Diamondback Classics. Their tire is a high profile radial that looks like a 4 ply bias tire, but, of course, gives you everything you would expect from a radial.
The engine has a new NASCAR mini alternator and a new short shaft water pump with a double pully set up - one groove turns the A/C on the left side of the engine and the other groove turns the alternator on the right side of the engine. I also dumped my Offenhauser intake and went with an Edelbrock intake with exhaust heat from on old original set of Fentons with a heat box, that I found, which were NOS. It is topped of with all new linkage.
I have spent way too much time working on the truck to get the results I have gotten, but it has been well worth it!
Pictures will follow as soon as I can do a layout.
I'd like to say "Thank You!"
to everyone at the Stovebolt site that has given me information and help to make it happen! I will guarantee you that this site helped me do the job! I could give you details on how many of you helped me make the right decisions to accomplish what I have done. Again, "Thank you!"
A T-5 is next!!
Joe
