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This '50 Suburban is mine. I've had it for two and half years and love it.... Video https://youtu.be/EswGnmjzeo8

The turbo setup and headers were all looking a bit on the rusty side. I took off the pipes and sat them to soak with an electric current and soda crystals to remove the rust. Repainted everything in hi temp silver which improved the look of everything. I didn't like the purple interior so I stripped it down. Removed windscreen Sanded flat and painted it red to match the fire wall. Looks a lot better. Will be putting it all back together next week with some sound proofing and carpet.

Yes that would make sense, I don't have an oil filter How about how to add pictures?

I recently had a failed vacuum advance unit that would cause overheating under heavy load conditions but it seemed to run fine under normal conditions. Apparently the timing wouldn't advance enough for the load, plus having a vacuum leak to lean the mixture, was enough to cause the issue. Merle

tThe wrench is for the crank out windshield.

Paul Harvey....one of the greatest voices on radio.

Part of the problem may be that you all never got your milkshakes.

The cap is spring loaded at the top. When the button is press it retracts a solenoid connected to a lever and allows the cap opens up. It cannot open unless you send electricity to it or use a claw hammer.

Packing the bearing races is important and is best done with the tool Don showed. However it is not necessary to fill the space in the hub between the races. I was told that if what was in there was liquified then the puddle would not need to be above the point where it would run out. Of course it does not become liquid but does tend to flow towards the races. There is no need to fill the dust cap. In over half a million miles I have never had to change a front bearing except one which was Brinelled* from riding in a box car. I have seen many which were over lubed but no harm done there either. * rollers making lines across the cup faces due to repetitious pounding

Don; I just read this topic hear's some pictures of my '50 Suburban headliner

Here is an article that I had published today in our local weekly paper the "Townsman" I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writting it, although in rereading it, I got the location wrong, we are in the northeastern part of Sullivan county, oh well, maybe I can blame it on "Chemo" brain LOL

Here ya go an updated video,

Glenn - Talk to the folks at the Wheelsmith and they will be able to answer all of your questions. 4 out of 5 of my old rims were rotted to the point of no return, but the centers were good. If the centers of your old rims are good and work with your hub caps, they can make you a set of great looking rims that look right on your truck. Here is a profile of mine with the old rims and the Wheelsmith "fixed" rims and the 225-75-16 radials. Bob

Davin; Your spring set up there doesn't really surprise me. Strength in numbers......isn't just a catchy phrase. Actually that is exactly what I would expect to see on a truck that was going to see as much unpaved road as paved. And I imagine that most of your UTEs saw a fair amount of dirt tracks in their time. I brought this up because I see some people down to 3 or 4 leaves which I believe is a dangerous practice. Especially if they are using leaves from the original spring pack. They just were not designed to work without the support of the adjacent leaves. Add to that 65 years and the very real possibility of metal fatigue and you have something that has the possibility to just let go without warning. This is one of those things that when I see it I just cringe and have to say something. To me it is kinda like when someone is driving around with bald tires or have some cords showing. Jeff

Nice looking car. We are in a small fraternity with these Wayfarer sedans.

Thanks for the response and information.I hope to get myself better acclimated to your site and can communicate a little better.

Hi all, did a clean up and detail with paint on the engine, had a lot of things off. I still need to finish up and get the air cleaners..

Got to work today on lowering her altitude... ended up pulling 2 leaves out of the rear pack for a 1 1/2" drop. The new wheels and tires that will get mounted next month will give me another inch and I am debating swapping out the stock shackles for Jeep shackles for even a little more. Next is to rip apart the front axle, replace the springs and send the axle out for new king pins and some altitude adjustments also... stay tuned.