The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Engine Shop PROPOSAL: Stovebolt Starter Kit

I've been thinking about this idea since I first logged onto the Stovebolt page - to take some of the discussions and tech articles and really turn them into a "Starter Kit" for the new Stovebolters to get a head start on their trucks.

Most of this information is probably already "out there" just not in one place and usually missing a few details. For example, even the tech article I wrote on shackle bushing removal still gets a few questions.

I'm thinking this would be sortof a website format, with lots of pictures. I have minimal time but enough to organize the website pages, and hopefully they can be hosted here on Stovebolt site.

However, what I need are folks to help write this stuff up and take the pictures. Any volunteers?

Some topics I thought of were:

* Shackle bushing removal/installation

* Brakes & brake lines including safety conversions to dual circuit and/or disc brakes.

* General info about IFS swaps (especially the DON'Ts of IFS swaps)

* Gas tank relocation

Any other topic ideas? Any other format suggestions? Let me know if interested - thanks!

-Boyo

I have thought the same & will contribute wherever I can. I'm doing my shackle bushings soon, I'll focus on taking some detailed pictures to contribute.

Other good topics might be seat belts and a "getting started" guide--I see a lot of posts about where to buy parts, where to find casting numbers, do they make a shop manual, etc.

Ed

Good Idea! But isn't soem of this stuff int he Tech section anyway?...not like I looked there first before asking some of my questions!

I think the real value added would be thoroughness and a lot of pictures, something most of the other resources (like the tech tips) seem to lack.

I'm doing a lot of work to my '54 car now. Let me know what you want articles on from my to-do list:

54 1st series engine rebuild/break-in procedure
Clifford/fenton installation (with modified manifold clamps & throttle linkage)
10" clutch installation
proper torque tube U-Joint install
12 volt conversion with alternator, patrick's alternator bracket, 12v ring&starter, repop battery cables.

chip

I have been downloading archives and all your items are already here. I have them saved to disc.
It would be up to John and Peg to decide if they would like to do a starter kit.

Alan

A "starter Kit" sounds like an interesting idea! I would be willing to lend a hand to the project, just let me know what you need.