John-T-53

1:87 scale, that's 'hella mini size' (in the parlance of Nor-Cal). - from a non-bookfacer....

Grounding to the T5 case is fine. On mine, I utilised that little cast tab next to the reverse light switch as my ground point. Just put some grease on the connection to protect from corrosion....

There is/was a member here @Charles Furman who I believe installed a modern metric mopar hemi into his woodie.....

I have not heard of any news of your demise Paul...where was this posted?

Would recommend that specialty plastic/vinyl paint by the brand "SEM" : https://www.semproducts.com/

Truman was a Mopar guy 'til the end. His last car was a triple pickle '72 Newport. https://www.nps.gov/hstr/learn/historyculture/the-truman-car.htm

Many Forward Look Mopars there too..... *drool* ?

Misc engine pics....

I really enjoyed Joe's Route Van. A sweet ride and one of the most unique of all vehicles in attendance.

In ordering new wheel cylinders, I found out that the cylinders in my truck were not the correct part. This truck came with the stepped bore 1-1/4" x 1-3/8" cylinders, paired with equal length shoe lining on each. In reality the correct part for a B4B is a straight bore 1-3/8", combined with shoes of unequal length. Does it matter? Probably not, the brakes worked fine in the past 20 years. So now, I have these old step bore cylinders up for grabs for FREE if anybody wants them. I would hate the throw them away, because they're hard to find. The rubber parts are like new. The cylinders need to be sleeved. Sleeving can be done by these guys: http://www.karpspb.com/ These step bore cylinders are correct for the following models: B1B, B2B, and B3B up to 2267098 (Detroit) and 85315925 (San Leandro) Mopar p/n : 1271432 (front right) 1271433 (front left) EIS p/n EW3595 / EW6363 (front left) EW3596 / EW6354 (front right)

Update: After the trip to Clements, I discovered the truck slowly pulling to the right upon braking. Turned out that the rebuilt front wheel cylinders were leaking. Pulling the drums revealed that everything was completely soaked in brake fluid. I had honed the cylinders out too much. They were a couple thousandths over size. Despite the cups seeming to fit snug, I guess that made a difference. So..... New cylinders and shoes now. The brake fluid had wrinkled the paint on the backing plate so I stripped them down and repainted, this time with cast iron gray engine enamel. My back channel parts guy on 'Lawn Guyland' NY got me some Asbestos shoes from South America. This will be a lot better on the OEM drums ...

Ahh...one more thing I need before converting to the proper element (Baldwin filters in hand). One of these days.... I was able to rig the Napa 1080 element in the canister pretty good, with a spring to position it and some washers to seal it to the standpipe.

I am missing the perforated dome on mine, is it really needed when using a sock filter? I have been using the Napa 1080 pleated elements since owning the truck.

May 2022 shall be proclaimed "Route Van Awareness Month" in support of this marginalized genre of vehicles.

That's how it would have looked from the factory, eh? I like the look.

I will have to switch over to an electric pump when I get around to installing the headers. Need to find a source for a 6 volt pump. I think Langdon's used to offer those.

Ooooof! Never seen that, especially with a new pump!

My selective memory fails me again. When I think of his name, he'll be called out. ?

The race is on then I guess. First guy's pump to fail buys the other guy a new pump of the opposite type. ??

Update +6 years... Fuel pump with custom pin still holding strong.

I'd never heard of that "club" either. Nor this show. 30 minutes for me, 2.5 hours for you! This is the same weekend as Chrysler Nationals at Carlisle, was thinking of that too....we'll see.....

I just had this sent to me. See below....

Orlando from Escalon a.k.a. "OD" with his 1992 RAM w/ 6bt Cummins.

Thank you Tim for "The Key". I am humbled and grateful.

some pics.....