John-T-53

If this is for the grill shell/fender seam....from previous experience I've found the professional grade seam sealing caulk from 3M to work best in this situation. It's paintable and can be purchased at any auto body supply store or from Eastwood. Gaskets work ok but still allow water to seep in and cause cancer. The caulk will seal the void completely on both sides and prevent water from intruding and sitting in there for days. Another great product is 3M strip caulk...its a black sticky substance you apply by hand before or after assembly. Not sure if its paintable but looks sharp against painted panels after you clean up the line with a rag and WD-40.

Thanks for all the geat ideas guys. I didn't know car and truck pumpkins were interchangeable. I did get a reply from Vintage Auto Parts in Denver (www.vapinc.com) about gears: 1937-56 Dodge car, all models with 8 1/4" ring gear. WX2390-1 39-10 3.90 to 1 $230.00 1941-56 Dodge WX2390-1 39-10 3.90 to 1 $365.00 Their description is rather vague, so perhaps doing the direct pumpkin swap from a passenger car would be the easiest thing to do for now. If I can get a 3:73 ratio, then a four speed tranny might be the next upgrade to help me out on the uphill and off-the-line starts. I assume the first gear on a 4-speed is lower than first on a 3-speed...better check the manual first! I'm living in San Juan Capistrano, CA, in south Orange County. I picked up the "y'all" from going to school in Georgia and it stuck. I get a lot of flack for it around here but that ain't going to change me.

Howdy, Does anybody know if ring and pinion sets are available for early 50's half ton trucks? I have 4:10's in there now but would like to increase them to 3:70 or approx. The reason is to be able to reach highway speed. Any clue as to what the ring gear diameter is?? I've looked into a tranny upgrade too but I don't think overdrives were available on these trucks. Thanks in advance for y'all's help!