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  1. John-T-53
    This is a '55 Chevrolet cut-away model, which I believe was on display at the 1955 GM Motorama show.
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    Nice Caprice!
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    I heard from a past attendee that three vehicles may show up. The 1955 C-series in light blue metallic that made an appearance at the 11th - the gentleman that owned it, known as Boscar (or Bosker) passed away last year, but his son is planning to bring it. Also, his other son(s) are supposedly bringing a '57 truck and a '57 300, both from the Boscar collection.
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    This is a handy guide for those of us without the miller adjusting tool. Browsing all over the site was a moot effort trying to find this file. I thought it would be under "Technical/brakes", but not. Not in "resources" either. It only came up searching "brake" under the "downloads" category.
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    I suspect he might be referring to the spindle nut. Tightening instructions are in the manual. They are just snugged up while turning the drum, backed off, and snugged to the hole alignment. Never "tight". Also the OP said he only greased the outer bearing. Now he could have two competing base types of grease. When was the last time the inner bearing was greased? Suggest greasing both and replacing the seals. Why only do one?
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    https://www.kcra.com/weather#extended-forecast
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    It's been warm the past couple days, today in Lockeford it'll be 84. But then it's getting cold again, down into the low 60s. Looks like it'll be warming up again for the weekend of the "BBO"...
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    "Barn find of 100 vintage flathead engines, never been fired. Selling as a lot only. Price is firm, I know what I have. Buyer must pick up, will not ship"
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    At least on my 53, it's keyed.
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    Will any motorhomes be attending this year? If so, make sure Dave brings his tow truck again, lol. From the 2016 archives: (...and shyte)
  11. John-T-53
    Listen to this scientist's view on climate change.
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    There's dirt and rust inside the engine, rear end, transmission, brakes, etc. I would disassemble everything completely and clean it. May have to replace parts due to corrosion. If you start it, it's done.
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    "The octopus" I'll bet that whoever owns the tank that this thing came out of, swapped it for a small block Chevy!
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    I was able to track down this location at 4th and Adams in La Grande, OR. The building has been either heavily remuddled or no longer exists in real life, only "on the FB". https://maps.app.goo.gl/QhkgcQQeRCAds27t8
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    I wonder if Tiger Woods used that to build his deck? There's no way he should pass up the opportunity. Roar!
  17. John-T-53
    Exotic species?
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    This is somewhere in CA...I'm not sure where but It's familiar looking.
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    SCREENSHOT: Whoever's putting these up on bookFace is getting lazy and just taking phone pics of their computer screen now, lol. Disclaimer: No offense intended for the OP. Carry on.
  20. John-T-53
    Fill the gap with a nice big bead of spray foam! 😝
  21. John-T-53
    Ahh ok. Is the top a bolt-on piece then? Unistrut is such good, versatile, and strong. Whether it's for plumbing, electrical, or.... running boards.
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    Nope, chicana...
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    No, you can't. There are no gears made for these rear ends. You have to change out the entire rear end. There have been some projects of the like that have been discussed on here. I believe a late model Jeep Cherokee was one such candidate for a replacement rear, but I'm not an expert in aftermarket rear ends. A mopar 8-3/4" would also be a good choice if you found one from a carline with the right width (A-body or B-body).
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    That's a good way to space the sheet metal out from the tube. Just be sure to get paint up in there and in all the crevices, may have to pre-paint before welding it together.
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    He may attend, with his own tent in his pickup bed (to accommodate a female co-camper). No rooftop tent anymore, that was sold.
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