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    I bought the Ford for $45 in 1956. The Plymouth was my 2nd car. My dad bought it for $200. He found it in So. MN. The rocker panels were rusted out but it was a good car. Drove it to Ca and back in 1958. I'd like to have either one today.
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    My friend's wife has one on the way for me as well, but they only had Fords so that is what I'm getting from her. I think this one is a Dodge which I'm going to frame and hang in my shop. Thank you for your recent order. We appreciate your shopping at Cabela's and hope that you had an enjoyable shopping experience. Products Ordered 1 of 95-7294 CABELA'S NATIONAL L/S TEE XL TRUCK Shipped-09/10/12 Total Merchandise = $19.99 Postage = $5.95 ORDER TOTAL = $25.94 EDIT: The shirt arrived today. Rust 'orange' color, I think I will frame it and hang it in my shop.
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    "paint job". Any other color would look out of place out there in the desert!
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    48D: My plans after the BBQ are to go to Angels Camp or Sonora for night, then drive the gold country to Oakhurst, about a 2 1/2 hr drive - 3 1/2 to Fresno. Any suggestions on where to stay. Join me an we'll have a caravan?
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    "Only your hairdresser will know"!!! Very nice.
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    48D, When coming from the south, which is faster, going up through Lodi and Stocton, or heading north at Ripon? The road north of Ripon is a straight, wide, good condition road.
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    Question: Can a 12 volt generator be converted to a 6 volt, or can a 12 volt generator be used in a 6 volt system, if so how? It seems the regulator would be the key, if the current from the generator just recylces until called for by the regulator, then maybe a 12 volt generator would just recharge the battery faster.
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    Three questions: What did the "U" stand for; (2) Interesting engine design, when did they change that to what we work on? (3) Was there a design change in between?
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    To my taste, I would paint it the color of the car. The car is more important, the fulton visor should not distract and I think a different color would distract. To my taste I like the accent to be in the wheels, they are like a great pair of shoes. IMHO, but that color is really distinctive.
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    take the plugs out and drive it around on the starter until just before the batt goes dead, put the plugs back in and start it up and you'll have a crude hybrid! Wow, youse guys in New Yolk sure know how to make a point! I love the remark!
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    Let's return to the mechanical issue. Question: (1) Would there be a practical mechanical application for our trucks? (2) How do the rear brakes work with a rear wheel application? (3) Could the engine and tranny be eliminated?
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    Saw this on the net. Very interesting. Hybrid kit for any car or truck. "Prof. Perry's design takes a lot of the confusion out of hybrid technology, making it more realistic and accessible to car owners. The kit attaches to the rear wheels of just about any car or truck, and is powered by a lithium ion battery in the trunk. Sure, not everyone could install it themselves, but Perry insists that if you can change your brakes, you can install the kit. When it comes to market he hopes to retail the kit for around $3,000, with battery costs as the main factor in determining the price."
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    I watched the rear axle on a truck I was following. The movement was quick and short. I should have known that, but just never gave it a serious thought. Unless one is driving through the woods or across a curb, that shocks' movement is very little, but very effective. I guess there is a real reason why it is called a 'shock'.
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    There are several bumpers, forum members pegged mine as oe. Properly set up, these trucks look great without a bumper (pic #1). I was going to put a piece of flat metal and extend the bottom edge of the bed. But when this bumper came available, it was exactly what I wanted. The front bumper is very much like my rear but I don't think it's exactly so. I should have put the rear bumper on top of the front and found out. I'm still tinkering with my grill, but this one will do in the mean time. I painted the mounts and it looks a lot better. Hope this helps. Lots of nice ways to personalize these trucks. None better than another. I love the creativity. Best wishes as you 'tinker' for that "look".
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    If you were level with the bumper mine would be about a inch below the bottom cross member of the bed. My mounting bracket went straight in the have a dogleg up to go along the outside of the frame. I've painted mine since these pics but don't have a good pic of that. It is very similiar to the front bumper but not identical. Last pic without a bumper. The truck frame is not visable without a bumper. Edit: To me they do not hang down. The supports go straight in parallel to the floor, then up and straight again along the frame. Most of this is not visible. Whatever, I like mine, dents and all.
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    If one of you are looking for something unique yet very nice, check this out. If you are interested p.m. me and I'll get you details. The truck is in Western Nebraska and the truck is rust free. The steering wheel, etc. is on the passenger side. Note the passenger door with the lower sil.
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    In Oklahoma they'd think you were a late departure!!! I really enjoy reading about your trips with that car. Are you keeping a journal and does Mopar Detroit know what you are doing? You need a sign, "Build in USA with USA steel!
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    Saw these in Western Nebraska a couple of years ago. I think I know whose they are, and I think one could drive them with very little work. Both probably have bed dump hoists.
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    Maybe you can get close by looking at these pictures. My truck is a '52 1/2 ton. edit: You can tell if you are close by lining up the front grease zerk on the spring with the hole in the boxes side panel. Good luck.
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    To my eye, the new look is fantastic. Are the short running boards stock? Your bed is a '52 bed, did the truck have a flat bed at one time. Whatever, it is really looking good. Will be looking for the final result.
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    When one looks at a basic 1/2 ton pickup, with no frills, such as our '50's trucks are, the size is not that much more. The strip down Chevy trucks my brother buys for his servicemen, are not large trucks. And if one looks at the basic 1/2 ton mid-size trucks, they are very close in size. We have just accepted that a pickup must be a TRUCK, so I am kindly saying that the comparison is not quite accurate.
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    The new stuff is not good for our tranmissions. What is recommended for the old trannys? I also heard recently that our old engines need a certain something that is not in today's oils. I need to check that out too. Anyone privy to that information?
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    "You should have a couple inches of total travel on a typical road car. Maybe a bit more on a truck." A couple of inchs is all the travel a shock makes on a daily run? That is aside from speed bumps, etc. So the 1 3/4" that I think I have when factored into the geometry allows for a lot more vertical travel then that (1 3/4" )for the axle. Will put the truck on the floor and take new measurements.
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    I removed one leaf from all my springs, then bolted it all back 'stock'. I jacked the truck and let the axle hang: distance 15 3/4". Then I jacked the axle til it started to raise the truck: distance 14 3/8". That is a travel distance of only 1 3/8". That does not seem to me to be enough. My axle mount is under the axle as from the factory. The top mount is unchanged. So, what's to do or am I missing something? I'm working on the 'little' things to get legal, dang there are a lot of 'little' things which take up a lot of time, but I'm getting there, trust me.
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    It may be losing it's ground. On some other treads, some have attached a ground wire to the sender. If the connection to the sender gets corroded it will not work or will work sometimes, maybe more when it is dry then when it is wet.
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