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regular oil change , pre summer

LOL I looked at that "pre summer" and thought, "boy, he's running late". Then I saw your location.

My order from Classic Parts came in... a new speedometer face, speedometer needle and gaskets.
I just need to repaint the backplate before assembly.
I'm in awe of the metal used in making up these vintage parts... loving it!
Jerry

Havent done anyting with my 1941 chevy dump truck today but I found all my pictures to show what ive done within the year I have had the truck. this is my first truck got it for $500 i thought if im goin to get my first truck mines well be a dump truck. anyway here are the pix of the project so far
http://s1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/1941chevyloadmaster/

That's a great project.

Looks like you've been plenty busy on it.

I can see where it is/was and ambition project but those are the ones that gives us the most pleasure when finished. Thanks for saving a piece of American history that helped to build this country. Congrats on doing good work.

Thank you.
we all got to save these old girls. Keep them runng. Can't let them go to waste. Tell ya what a firrari may beat us 0-60 but strap a chain on the [censored] end of it and it ill never pull you back. 6.14:1 high 8.22:1 low two speed rear ends got it beat

And dond forget a big service on a *firrari* cost mor as a stovebolt

Jianis

Got the bed on the '53 done and took pictures, but I'm having trouble uploading them to photobucket, so pictures to follow........

well yesterday I got one of 6 wheels for the 35 2 ton ready and cut in the outer edge to put on the tire and then paint it with the tire on so I dont chip it all up mounting the tire.I have about 30 hrs in it with sand blasting,welding,grinding.also got some int.parts painted,I'm getting all the black parts ready and mixing a lot of black

sounds like you've been puttin the hammer down.
got any pix of that 35 2 ton?

Installed turn signals.

spent six hours with a wire wheel sanded the paint off the runnin board and fender then painted it with some old rustoly
http://s1139.photobucket.com/albums/n542/1941chevyloadmaster/

Here are the pics of the painted frame and wheels. Just a little assembly required!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v518/Blacktailer/IMG_4951.jpg
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Looking good there buddy.

Started cutting out the floor and wheel wheels of the box.
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Removed the ignition switch from the column & filled the hole. Installed new indicator lights too.

Got the new speedo intalled. Going to go to the flaps tomorrow to get the cable replaced under warrantee, they said they'l take care of it, even though it was the speedometer that caused the failure.

I tried out my new cheapo HF siphon feed sand blaster and it really worked well for me... though it's not as strong or as fast as an industrial blaster. At least, I managed to blast a few heavy-rust parts... I'm anxious to try it on the frame soon.
I'm also excited to complete my soaking vat! I have a lot of parts I can bundle (I'm still disassembling). I just need to be ready with plenty of primer!
Jerry

Got the pan on, the oil line removed from the block and the new line fed thru.

Here she is enjoying a bit of sun light for the first time in several months.
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6170/6184646303_a93096672b_b.jpg

Two very productive days. Finished applying the vibration dampener inside the door cavities, installed both door latches and outside door handles, bolted the door hinge access panels on,did the final adjustment to the Lokar shifter, discovered what was causing the brake lights not to work and fixed it, and finished wiring the headlights (got high and low beams, yahoo).

Got the sound/thermal insulation (roof flashing with nice thick aluminum foil on it) installed on the doors and back cab wall. Used the heat gun to get the metal hot to the touch and the tape nice and gooey before putting it on and rolling it with the wooden roller.

Hey Farmer, how about some pics?

http://s783.photobucket.com/albums/...n=view&current=runningboards928A.jpg

I got most of the sheet metal fitted for the bed.

Got my OE brake and clutch pedals modified. New bushings pressed in with the new press. The hollow pins have been replaced with solid ones, drilled, tapped, and zirk’ed. I saw one picture of a set with grease fittings but never found out where they came from - possible big bolt? Anyway, mine are done.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dodsonbrett/sets/72157627774184916/
Cavebull

made the supports for the seats, using them out of a 93 New Yorker, split with the drivers being elec. boy do the feel good,

...dakota, I'm watching your progress. Don't go to sleep sitting in those comfy seats.

Well, for me, my nephew is finally working on my wiring harness and I think I metioned earlier I got my new style tie rod ends on the panel.

Tonight i began the journey of making my truck a little safer by yanking the hydrovac to clean it up and go through it...anyone know where i can find the model number on the unit? its a 59 1.5 ton Viking. Also i will need to find a rebuild kit for it.

She's ALIVE!!

Good news: Bolter Mikestem and I cold set the valves, buttoned up all the panels, topped her off with oil and she fired right up with a single, brief stomp on the starter button! Zero hesitation even after four months of sitting with the engine half torn apart. A little trim of the choke and she purred like a kitten.

Bad news: She's not getting oil in the filter or up top. Mike's guess is that we didn't get the distributer in deep enough to drive pump gear. Gonna try to fix it tonight.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6158/6185070571_95351efee5_b.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6152/6191905703_edfd5bafd6_b.jpg

Cut and pressed out the ball studs in the steering and pitman arms with the new Harbor Freight 20 ton press.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dodsonbrett/sets/72157627652317197/

Got the rear axles back in with new 1/2" studs.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dodsonbrett/sets/72157627488025001/

Cavebull

Installed the door lock and those two doodads that go at the top and bottom of the interior windshield center molding. Also installed the drivers sun-visor.

I shoulda known not post without expecting Big to ask for pics. . .


http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz356/blatham489/Main%20Album/Truck%20Progress/DF64BD04-orig.jpg

http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz356/blatham489/Main%20Album/Truck%20Progress/AAC511AD-orig.jpg

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http://i843.photobucket.com/albums/zz356/blatham489/Main%20Album/Truck%20Progress/6636759E-orig.jpg

wire wheeled the driver side running board and finder then painted them.

Farmer, what's that contraption on your floorboard? Does it work with your seat?

I think the number is on a tag on one of the bolts on the unit.

Those are my precision engineered seat mount brackets. I found a 3rd row seat out of a Dodge Caravan, perfect fit on the frame. It has a quick release system on the rear that will latch on to those bolts you see. It also has a lever to fold the seat back forward and another lever to slide the whole thing forward on it's integral tracks. Pretty good solution for $75. Sold my velour buckets it came with on flea bay for $55 and this will look more authentic and should be cheaper to re-upholster.

And yes, when it's in I'll post some pics.

LOL looks like you're getting well trained.

Spent several hours on each of the last 3 days yanking on the right side bumper bracket to frame bolts. Finally had to cut them flush and try the old "heat & beat" routine. Another hour and a half later I'd moved one of them just over an eighth of an inch. Arrrggh! The big drill is next.

49 Chevy 3600. Changed oil & filter and replaced spark plugs.