53 B4D
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?? Thought I was missing something.
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Question. Where does the vacuum hose from the carburetor manifold connect to? The Carter carb on my 53 B4D doesn't have that brass fitting with the hose. Instead it is blocked off with a cap.
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I'm thinking I'll change the clutch (downshifting from 3rd to 2nd hasn't worked since I bought it) and put in a tachometer to check out the rpms at top speed. If that doesn't work then I may have to sell it or trade it for a smaller truck ?
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Now I got the experts talking! Thanks for all of the feedback ?
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??? Exactly!
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Wow! This is what I need. Is everything stock? What year is at? Are we comparing apples to apples? My truck revs very high but can't get past 50mph
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Nice! You have many posts. Is this the one you are referring - 1946 WD15 rear end swap...and full replumb of brakes?
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Bought this 1 ton truck without knowing the low gears would make it so slow. So now I either need to change the rear end or sell the truck. Would like to install a rear end from a half ton Dodge truck of the same era or something like that; nothing fancy just want to reach 55 mph at least ? How difficult is a rear end swap? Which rear end should I use? What are your thoughts? Any help is appreciated.
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Nice friend! Great car!
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? The feeling is mutual. I'm showing my wife your post so she understands my passion for cars ?
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Good to know! Thanks for the info. I did suspect that heavy duty looking rear bumper was not stock. Wonder what the truck was used for? It's a 1 ton with a long bed. I did find out from the VIN # that it was built in the San Leandro plant in CA.
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What mods do you see? Any feedback is appreciated. I'm a newbie remember ☺️ I haven't done anything to the exterior other than replace windows and paint wheels.
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I'm new to this but always wanted to buy and restore a classic/vintage car so I bought this 53 B4D to keep me busy during the pandemic.
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So now I have these 2 "pandemic projects". This site is a great resource for a newbie like me. Thanks!
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The next day I found this 53 B4D truck for $2700 and I couldn't pass it up...
