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Old Mopars and Texas history
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B4B, 1954 Chevy wagon, '67 Barracuda convertible, '70 Barracuda convertible, '74 Barracuda
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9’ Box - One thing I am not short on is projects. I am in the the very final stage of gremlin chasing on the 67 Barracuda convertible. Meanwhile, the 54 Chevy wagon has its drivetrain in operating order. I won’t pull it apart till I am confident the Barracuda can leave the shop. After the Wagon, it will either be an e-body Barracuda (I have 2), or the 51 truck. BTW, truck originally had a blue cab and a black bed.
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We had a 1951 Dodge 1/2 ton on the ranch when I was a kid. It’s the truck I learned to drive. In the ‘70’s, the truck was sold by uncle to a local kid that drove the wheels off of it, then parked it on their ranch. I found out that the truck has been sitting outside for the past 45 yrs. I got to talking to the current owner, and he agreed to sell it back to me - it needs everything. But, no major dents or rust throughs. For $400, I got another project, and this one has sentimental value. Now I have to lube the doors and hood to get them opening, break the brake shoes loose from the drums, and drag it home - only about a mile.
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Brent - Good to hear you are making it to retirement. ? I retired about 6 yrs ago. I am busier now than I was when I was working full time. I still design septic systems for two installers that are my friends. No idea how I got everything done while I was working full-time. Bob
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That would depend on the species of bear. A griz or a polar bear would outweigh a black bear… ?
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Two Dodge trucks in San Antonio Pick-n-Pull
Bobacuda replied to Bobacuda's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
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Two Dodge trucks in San Antonio Pick-n-Pull
Bobacuda replied to Bobacuda's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
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Two Dodge trucks in San Antonio Pick-n-Pull
Bobacuda replied to Bobacuda's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
Door tag was the only file less than 3MB. Wish I could show the rest. Maybe I can figure out a work around tomorrow. -
Two Dodge trucks in San Antonio Pick-n-Pull
Bobacuda replied to Bobacuda's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
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The SA PnP on Applewhite Rd. Not mine, no idea on prices or anything. I do know the Classic section is only open Sat-Sun, 9-12. I just want to alert anyone chasing parts. ‘54-‘55? (No idea) front sheet metal. Grille is not crunched. There is also a ‘50 1 ton. Nose and grille are gone. Everything else is there and not rusted to pieces or dented all to hell. Has all 4 split rims. Due to size, photos will take a couple of posts.
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Filled the truck with gas about 10 miles from the house. Checked with rubber hose, way up near top. Due to its recent problems, I kept it running while I filled it. It was then I noticed it was dripping oil in the area that rear main seals leak - that was new. As I got near home, oil pressure dropped below 40 and would go down to about 10 or 20 at a fast idle- that was new. Parked in shed, can’t smell or see gas. Used the rubber hose and the gas was much lower. Oil is full on the dipstick, does not smell like gas, but looks and feels thinner than 40w. I am starting to think the fuel pump is leaking into the engine at speed. There, it thins the oil and either leaks out the rear main (or other seals), or is evaporated off. Other than that, I’m stumped. I have an old fuel pump to try next, as soon as I fix its “drift pin” issue. PITA.
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Before I go the Roadkill method with the small gas can, I’m going to see how much difference fixing the weep in the fuel line makes. It’s possible the weep was stronger when driving 50 mph for several hours. Anyhow, the weep is fixed, the float was set correctly and the float’s needle valve is working properly.
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Tank was empty. Put 4 g in, primed carb, it started. I gues. It is just trying to keep life interesting.