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What is the metal ring your puller is grasping? Is it just a large washer? A few large washers? I would think they would bend and the puller would come off. Maybe I'm just being too pessimistic.

I hope this didn't double post... First, is there a difference in window regulators between cabs with vs. without vent windows? I can do with out them if need be.. Second, Has any one removed their "decent" glass for nice new glass. If so, I would like to inquire about the decent stuff. The only glass on mine that's decent is drivers windshield, and the three back windows. The rest is broken/missing. If I stick with the vent windows I'll need the piece of chrome trim that attaches to the passenger door window. Let me know. I have a couple items that others may want. Drivers door mirror bracket & original tail light with glass, chrome ring etc.

My own 2cents..... Is that a "rare" chrome tail light I see peeking around the rear fender?

DOH! I found out the info I needed in the Pilot-House Knowledge area of the DPETCA website. Should have gone there first...

Well now that my son's VW Bus broke and a loan to him has broken me, I'm working on stuff that only takes time and not (much) money on my truck. I have a question. What are the torque specs for the rear axle castle nuts on my B2C? The fronts? Are they like "normal" spindles where you pretty much tighten them kinda finger tight? Or is there a ft lbs torque spec? Anybody know anything about a '73 VW Micro Bus?

No glove, no glove box! If he did put one in the glove box it would have fallen ontop the heater! I think I just found the tip of a nose!

Yup, me and "A-Rod" shared needles too! As for the cars I paid $150 for each of those cars and drove them for close to a year each. I was very young and I wasn't nice to them but they took a lickin'. I sold each of them for what I paid. The '68 needed a new 3rd member (A Pig is what we used to call them). I got one for under $20and sold the car. The '66 just started blowing oil, but I still sold it. They were both very rusty 318 mobiles, the '66 had the old style 318. It looked like a big block! LOL!

Reg, Why did I set the odo back to "0"? Since I had no idea of the actual mileage, I didn't even know if it was the original speedo and I was redoing it, I just put it back to zero. It was at 40some thousand miles, I knew that couldn't be right. The title said "mileage unknown-exceeded mechanical capabilities." I don't have the resources to restore this back to factory new condition, so I'm not doing it to commit fraud. So I guess it was just because.

I'm with you Reg. I did purchase a set, but did ask if he could just send the numbering and graphics with out black background. That would be great then I could just put the white lettering on my own background. It would be better for him to do it this way if the backgrounds are different from different years. Putting a flat sticker on a concave face with a raised center wont be easy. I may use a circle cutter and trim out the raised center area and use only the outer "ring" of numbers/graphics. Hopefully the transition area won't show. I have temporarily assembled my speedo with the incorrect fonts. This was just the lettering stuck to my own black background, but figured it was better than nothing. I have attatched a picture. WITH the 80 in the right direction. I'll let everyone know how it comes out. Hope the guy can do it!

Does any one have a stock throttle knob, cable etc. Just about any condition will do, (except complete junk!). My B2C has one from a lawnmower!!! (really it does). Thanks

These are flat with just raised edges. I'm beginning to think they are spring shackles for something, but not for this truck. I found lots of junk in the cab. Found a Cabbage Patch kid in his underwear under the seat! Maybe the truck was once a ride at Wacko Jaco's Neverland Ranch! LOL!

Sounds good to me...If there are any plates etc that go ontop the springs and the pins and you dont want those I'd like those too, please............ I wish you could ship me the whole axle! LOL!!! Thanks Bob

nevermind LOL!

You guys are getting brutal!

Could be shackle brackets off of God knows what. But if Reg and Merle never saw them on a pilot house, there not for one. I'm not throwing them out though, to a pack rat like me, they're keepers! Maybe muffler bearings or wiper sharpeners. Good news on the weight of my truck. GVW on the tag was 5500# I know thats a loaded weight. The state of MI says it weighs 3200#, since I was charged by weight that's good. Mine probably weighs less than that due to rust, missing parts and no box bed. I don't think I would want to carry 2300lbs in it, no matter what the condition!

Yup, a picture should help. Thanks Reg.

I found these 3 pcs. in a coffee can in my truck, they are about 5 3/4" long. Are they part of my truck or part of someone's fence?! Also, does anyone know the curb weight of a B2C? I'm getting plates and a new title in MI. GVW is 5500#, but I'll never load it to capacity... tia

Beautiful work! Amazing how you fit it all together. What are you using for body filler? The metal must be doing some distorting from the welds. I'm proud of myself when I can pull out a dent with a toilet plunger!

Well I learned something today. I didn't know there were different degree flairings out there. I'm trying to picture a ISO (bubble flair). I think I'll google it. Goes to show you're never too old to learn. Now, remembering it is another story.

I have attached a photo of the backing plate/axle on my B2C. I think the axle was a transplant. Does this look like the backing plate for a 3/4 ton. It's supposed to have dual cylinders and cam adjusters, right? I don't see it. I'm not going out to pull the drums off yet, it's 10 deg out there... kinda dark right now too!

I don't know what was original, but I would always, always double flair brake lines. It's the law now, I don't know if it was way back when. But it makes me feel safer. You can get the tool for about $10 @ Harbor Fright Tools.

You're right, I shouldn't say ruin. It's just trial and error, Right?

I noticed that this afternoon! I thought something was wrong when I looked at the original and it reads 70 then 08. Is the "0" on the opposite side upside down too? LOL! I'll switch the 80 over on the next try.

The websited is down for updates, but I did email him at olddaddy@rustyhope.com Hope to get a response soon. Thanks for the info!

I've been searching the site for info on brake conversions. I see many have done it, but is there a kit or place that sells the necessary items? I've been pricing the parts to just redo the stock brakes and wondered if I could change over to discs for about the same price.... and have simpler, more reliable brakes. If there is a link, please post it. Or tell me what parts are needed. I live out here in the sticks but the bone yards around here dont want to talk about anything older than a 1995. When the price of scrap iron went up last summer, alot of yards shredded their "oldies":eek: