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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Thanks Hambone! I will be in the garage working! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Thanks Hambone! You answered my questions and got me back on track! Next time hopefully more beer and a test drive! | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | No problem. One step at a time. Make sure I know when you and Sweet are starting that engine. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Don't worry, I will let you know. I am sure that I will be all gritty like a little school girl.
Goal:
1. Finish wiring in the next few days.
2. Paint parts
3. Contact the company about the brakes leaking fluid (Monday)
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | That's it??? That's all the report we get????
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | REPORT:
Hambone helped me lay out the wire harness (while teaching me), which I was concerned about since I had never wired anything before. Now, I have a basic plan on it.
Had a beer.
Attempted to bleed the brakes that kept leaking where the banyo bolt/crush washer was located. Tried multiple crush washers with no success. Might I add that I am a little miffed that the bleeder screw for the after market brakes was metric?!?!! What the heck! I have already called the company about this issue.
Needless to say, I am now painting the parts that need to be added on and putting the seat belts into place. After that, I will be running the wires through the truck and hooking up what I can.
I will be calling for an engine start up assist sometime in SEPT or beginning of OCT.
Chris
| | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | I did not mention the metric bleeders. Chris did. Had I known I would have raided Milliman's tool drawer for all his M and M's. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,400 | Chris
If you can, I'd suggest dragging the truck to the Tri State show for first fire
Details soon.
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | I may not be able to make it there the whole weekend, but maybe, I can bring it up for a firing celebration with everyone else. If you don't mind, can you do a once over when the time gets closer to ensure that I have everything that is needed? I would hate to get there and be missing something!
Chris | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 Authorized Pest | | Authorized Pest Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,139 | Oh that would be cool to have the "first fire" at Winchester. Yeah, Chris ... do what you can to get it there. You know the ODSS - they'll be all over it. You may be able to drive it home. 
~ Peggy M 1949 Chevrolet 3804"Charlie" - The Stovebolt FlagshipIn the Gallery || In the Gallery Forum"I didn't see this one coming. I don't see much of anything coming. :-O" | | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | No sweat. There's a NAPA just up the street and it wouldn't be the first time that someone was "missing something."
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | New, correct crush washer are being mailed by company! | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | good to hear. at least we figured the problem out. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Hambone, just got correct washers. A lot thicker then we thought and smaller then the ones that were on it. Should be easy now!
Edited (5 SEPT): Crush washers are the correct ones! Since I couldn't sleep, I have one side completed to include shocks and shock mounts in place. Now it is time for the other side along with putting on the alternator since I have the correct brackets now. Nothing like getting the wrong one the first time. If anyone is looking for a good bracket, PM me and I can tell you who I went through. Hopefully, this means that I can get the wiring going tomorrow!
Chris
Chris
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| | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Front brakes, brake lines and shocks are completed. All wires are in protective sheath and run to the area that they will be connected. Seat belts are ready to be bolted into place once I have a helper. New battery cables purchased, picking up rims/tires tomorrow along with any other part he is finished painting.
Glad that I am not pressure washing the other half of the house this afternoon! It is way too hot!
FYI, I put a new updated picture of my truck in my photobucket. Can't wait to drive her! Hopefully, that will be at Winchester!
Chris | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Started to secure all wiring, secured fuse box into place. Starter with stomp pedal installed, Alternator bolted in place, Brake and clutch pedals slid into place (minus locking mechanism), painted parts for install this weekend. Prepped fuel lines for install with filter. Tank should be bolted into place this weekend.
This was all after pressure washing our house (Honey do list)
Items that I need assistance with.....
1. Confused with wiring and will need some assistance
2. Can't seem to figure out brace at front of the bed. (I will be posting something in the correct form) Once bolted in, I can relax and not worry about knocking it off the frame.
3. Will need assistance with the linkage for shifting..
Time to get back to work.
Chris
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Fuel lines and tank are ready to be installed(had issues), rims/tires ready to go on seat belts bolted on correctly, Putting bumpers on for ease of pushing. Got bed figured out, just need neighbor to help me lift it up. Slowly making progress! One step at a time!
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Fuel tank in place, fuel lines and 2 tires installed. | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | Checking lots off the list. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 ODSS President | | ODSS President Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,410 |
~ Cosmo
1949 Chevy Half Ton
Rocinante, like Don Quixote, he is awkward, past his prime, and engaged in a task beyond his capacities.
"...my good horse Rocinante, mine eternal and inseparable companion in all my journeys and courses." ...Don Quixote, Cervantes
"If you come to a fork in the road, take it."...Yogi Berra
"Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength." ...Eric Hoffer
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 Bond Villain | | Bond Villain Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,470 | Is "Bring John's Brake Bleeder" on that list??? 
~ John "We are not now that strength which in old days Moved earth and heaven; that which we are, we are" 1948 International Farmall Super A1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump2001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | John, I am doing it all alone so please bring it. Unless, I can find some help.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Another productive day! All tires are on, bed is bolted down correctly, vacuum line run to the carburetor which is now put on correctly. Painted air filter. Found out that one shock was bad! After assembly it started to leak fluid out off it. I also found out, just like the rest of the fuel lines, this prebent line is the incorrect diameter for my fuel pump, gas tank, and carb fittings. | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters | | Moderator: 60-66 Trucks; North Eastern Bolters Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,715 | May be able
to find adapters and other fittings to make the fuel line work. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Can't find it here, so I am fixing it with what I can find. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Well gents,
I am going to add oil to the engine and see if she fires up tomorrow morning! I just got done checking the wire harness engine wiring. I have power to everything that needs power which includes the new electric fuel pump. Once I get the shift linkage connected correctly, I will be able to move her under her own power~! I will post pictures and hopefully video of the start up.
Chris | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | More pictures posted in Photobucket! | | |
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