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| | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | Caroline and I drove,  Lucinda ''otter-purr'' Bolt  yesterday for the first time since the 47 3speed tranny/ floor shift gave out some 5 years ago. That's what started this BIG learning curve like autoshop 101. I could NOT have done it with out all you bolters that helped me work through issues. we just went around the neighborhood streets, she's a non-op [dmv].  WOW what fun, I took her thru the first 3 gears & rev. I was very happy the clutch linkage was adjusted correctly because of the completely home made adjuster mechanism http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/1951otter/?action=view¤t=8A.jpghttp://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/1951otter/?action=view¤t=7A.jpg , that we made when we fitted & put the 292 in her almost 3+ years ago. the take-off from stop was smooth, first was very nice, the 500 edelbrock just idled smoothly and pick-up /torque was smooth also running thru the first 3 gears. i have not rejetted her yet. that carb is straight out of the box pretty much. the fan functioned as it should at 195degrees, i was getting worried but knew she 'd be ok as i ran her before I hung all the front sheet metal ...20-30 minutes @2000rpm for the cam break-in back in november. I got almost all the wiring done and ALL works fine.   now the seat gets re-upholstered w/ heated pads and matching material for the cab bits. pictures soon a BIG thanks to you ALL , for your kind help and words.
Last edited by carolines truck; 06/19/2009 6:00 AM.
Jim & Caroline
The highway is for gamblers, better use your good sense."
Gooday-that's my 1¢ answer due to the lousy economy ~ cause I ain't got - no . mo . doe
Every Shaver | Now Can Snore | Six More Minutes | Than Before ... | Half A Pound for Half a Dollar | Spread On Thin | Above the Collar || BURMA-SHAVE
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 493 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 493 | Congratulations. I am still so far from a drive I can barley see it from here. It sure helps to know that at least someone is getting close. I will be looking for the photos. I am down to one small patch of rust in the very top of the cab and hope to prime the cab this weekend. That will make me feel like I am getting somewhere. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | .... I can see the smile from here  | | | | | Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 888 | Congrats and Thanks for all your input!!
Dan | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | "SMILE" Alvin? Heck I'll bet you could see every tooth in his head.
Congrads Jim, you do good work. I
I still need to finish mocking up the front sheetmetal, install the gas pedal, install the steering column, finish the interior, get a bed from Mar-k, have a few small items chromed, and then paint her.
Maybe I can drive her out to grass valley when I'm finished. I hope we're both alive by then.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 | The engine you put together is awesome! I'm only about 3 hours away so I hope to be able to see your truck in person at some point. Looking forward to seeing the finished truck.
Chuck | | | | | Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,513 | Congratulations and nice work Jim. That 292 looks mighty mean in there and I hope you’re enjoying it regularly soon.
1952 1300 Canadian 1/2 ton restomod You Tube | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 |
Last edited by carolines truck; 06/24/2009 6:52 AM.
Jim & Caroline
The highway is for gamblers, better use your good sense."
Gooday-that's my 1¢ answer due to the lousy economy ~ cause I ain't got - no . mo . doe
Every Shaver | Now Can Snore | Six More Minutes | Than Before ... | Half A Pound for Half a Dollar | Spread On Thin | Above the Collar || BURMA-SHAVE
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | That's cool that things are coming together. Looks good! Guys like you is what keeps me going. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Looking good! Ride with pride...
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 | we got her licensed last week ...... finally. just b4 our car show .... see photos in ''ya shoulda been there''. sorry not many. . we got her into all 5 & rev gears and took her up to 55 several times. she pulls like a raped @&# in all gears. we live in the foothills @ 2400' so hills were a concern but no problems  that i can feel/see. i have a 3.40:1 rear end, 6 lug, T5 hybrid, corvette clutch & PP, w/ an edelbrock 500cfm w/ mildest cam. take off from first gear could not be nicer. we have Not even messed w/ the carb as she was brand new oftb.  the linkage i made works v-well w/ plenty of stock pedal to push & & I'm so very happy about that side of this whole endeavor go figure. but next week we'll look carefully at her whole engine. she got stovebolt dual headers so 2 into one pipe w/ a quiet walker muff, i forgot just how sweet sounding 6's are.  I'm just putting on 50-70 miles to see how she feels. the stock ford astro van seat is the next item to deal w/ it's a little low for me @ 6-3. she shifts link a dream, both up/down & w/ that adjuster we made, makes it very nice, see pics link. the completely rebuilt front end works v-well and really not bad.  i still want to do sway bars F/R and steering shock. she has no wheel shimmy. and after i put some more air in those tires after sitting in the shop for yrs. WOW it's smoother than i remember. he,he,he caroline is wanting  to drive her but it's v-hard to see over the hood. so rethink the seat frame, up 3'' and off to the upholsterer. Ps it's the only way i could get my 52 in the show ... they really don't like M/C's http://s67.photobucket.com/albums/h298/1951otter/2009%20romin%20angels%20show/?start=all
Last edited by carolines truck; 09/18/2009 4:10 AM.
Jim & Caroline
The highway is for gamblers, better use your good sense."
Gooday-that's my 1¢ answer due to the lousy economy ~ cause I ain't got - no . mo . doe
Every Shaver | Now Can Snore | Six More Minutes | Than Before ... | Half A Pound for Half a Dollar | Spread On Thin | Above the Collar || BURMA-SHAVE
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 554 | Great to see your truck on the road. It looks great but as nice as it is, I am more impressed with the cargo you had in the back. Is that yours?
Chuck | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | Way to go Jim! I bet it took 2 hours to get the grin off your face.
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,644 | Great looking truck , nice to see one back on the road , Now You can have fun and injoy .
Have fun , Pete | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 493 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 493 | Jim, please update us with a photo when you finish the seat. I am inspired for the weekend now. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 2,031 |
Last edited by carolines truck; 09/19/2009 1:35 AM.
Jim & Caroline
The highway is for gamblers, better use your good sense."
Gooday-that's my 1¢ answer due to the lousy economy ~ cause I ain't got - no . mo . doe
Every Shaver | Now Can Snore | Six More Minutes | Than Before ... | Half A Pound for Half a Dollar | Spread On Thin | Above the Collar || BURMA-SHAVE
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 493 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 493 | I already had those bookmarked, that is why I was curious about the height adjustment you are looking to do. I am sure it will be first class, I just want to see how you do it. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 725 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 725 | Way to go Jim! I've followed your progress with great interest.
I know you'll enjoy driving your truck and will find many little projects along the way.
Best wishes,
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