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I should be going to my shop this weekend. If I see Bill, I’ll ask him if he still has it.
Hey, guys. Sorry to have left you hanging. There has been nothing more done with the body. As they say…life gets in the way. Between changing...
Agreed, more info is needed.
Yeah, the light source is in the tube, with the camera. I was able to use it to diagnose a bad cam in and O/T vehicle recently. Being able to...
Good to hear that the oil and pan looked good. If you can get your hands on one of these, it can save a whole lot of disassembly...and help...
What about trading your trailer for the one with the right bed? Either way, I'm sure that whatever you make happen will end up a sweet little truck!
11, I cleared a field for one of my dad's friends and got a '62 bug. Been wrenchin' ever since! :D
[ATTACH] I ordered a case of these and now almost everything with a battery has one installed. No issues and so far the batteries have all stayed...
I need to do the trans-member on my '53 as well. I'm looking forward to your solution! ;)
X however many on torch blades. I love them! :D
They are called "Jesus clips" because when you lose one He is the only one who can find it!
I'll add this...check your ignition components as well. I had a guy hire me to work on an O/T mower with a ford 4 cylinder car engine. He was...
Back in the '70s Lucas decided to diversify its product line and began manufacturing vacuum cleaners. It was the only product they offered which...
^^^this... Most of us are more than willing to help you out getting this thing going. I know the excitement of the first fire up and how much...
Thanks for getting the pics up. She's a beaut!!! :D
Any pictures? Sounds like a very worthwhile score!
I've used a lot of nutserts/rivnuts, but I don't recall seeing any in an NPT thread.
You're absolutely right, Charlie. On the initial kick (when the starter first engages the flywheel) the amp draw is considerably higher, just for...
According to one of the flathead books, at six volts, a flathead starter draws about 45-60 amps. This chart should help you determine what you...
Well built, thus far. I very much enjoy both the quality of build and the quality of photos. Keep us posted! :cool:
Not the exact model, but should give you enough info to get yourself in trouble... http://www.manualslib.com/manual/496674/Craftsman-161-216300.html
He will be missed. Prayers and condolences for his family... :(
I think I am picturing this right, but...I would like to see what this looks like! :confused:
Sorry, guys. It's sitting on the back porch of my shop, waiting for it's turn.
Is the truck, or the gauge set positive ground? That will screw you up, in a hurry! ;)
I currently am the only production employee at a small brewery. That means I'm the janitor, millwright, carpenter, plumber, cellarman,...
Absolutely beautiful! I'm saving up to have you put together a '34 pickup for me!!! (Don't hold your breath! ;) )
Also, if you have any lakes, or waterways near you, most marinas sell ethanol-free fuel. That's what I use in all my yard equipment and early stuff.
1406 here as well, of all the cars I have it is the most reliable one in the stable, but it sounds like you just need to clean the one you have....
I was taught that we torque them in sequence to make sure that the gasket spreads correctly. It could be totally unnecessary given today's new...
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