The Jalopy Journal
brake booster push rod i think
welcome from NC, cant wait to see that truck.
Might wanna read the rules and do a proper intro, your get alot more help that way.
Do you have a Hollister Interchange manual? If not its pretty much a must if you own a non big three car. It tells you the specs on just about...
Thats what i was thinking too. I got one of those "jerry can" tool boxes on my jeep and its super useful. ohh i hate free stuff it always ends...
After further review I don't think I'm gonna use it as a gas tank however I'm thinking it might be pretty cool to put an air tank inside for my...
So I gave a dude a jump start and scored a possible gas tank. Posted using the Full Custom H.A.M.B. App!
Welcome from NC
Here's mine burning some metal.
Welcome, Have you looked into just upgrading your current frame? Keep in mind old truck frames are pretty much straight where as modern truck's...
Thanks everyone, Melcolm, Thanks for the feedback. How do you like the placement of the pedal? Is it comfortable to drive? I'm planning on using...
Welcome from NC. Good luck in your search for the truck. I grew up in PA and like jkeesey said most of them up there are over priced or beat...
thanks, Here is a better pic of the suspension and roll pan. The car gods have smiled upon me! I just sold off one of my old projects that i...
Ok so I got the picture thing figured out.
Well I've been wanting to start a build thread for some time but like everything, i put it off. Being thats its all gross outside figure its a...
Ahh yes, cars have a way of getting comfy on jack stands.
Thanks guys. It seems we have a good bit of people in NC that are into hotrods, yet I hardly ever see any!
I third that restoration specialties, they are top notch. I got a kit from them for my S-120 and it is great quality.
Thanks Don and fatkoop. Space is a huge concern with that narrow studebaker frame and a SBC.
Welcome! Thats some heavy iron your into. I got a 57 S-120 that were (my father, son and me) are going to make into a tow truck. Not sure if...
Welcome, That is a rad truck. I can't wait to see some progress.
Good call hotroddon, thats why i'm going with a 4 link and air bags. I just wanted to put that out there because it is a safety issue.
Never mind, I just looked it up in my interchange manual and it seems your current springs are 2 1/2" wide, 20 inches from eye to eye and 31...
Oh the down side to my dropped rear end is if I get a flat tire the U-bolts and leafs will dig into the ground. something to keep in mind.
sorry i feed into the hijacking LeoH, My truck had a 3 inch block on it and 3 less leaf springs, it dropped it about 4-5 inches. Another...
Check the oil fill cap for a white/brown slime. They also have a test kit you can use, it detects exhaust vapors escaping from the cylinders into...
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