Jim Shepard
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Merle, In your first photo I think you're holding the strip upside down. What was left of mine was this way, which makes sense if you don't want to collect rain water in the groove...
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OT lets put faces to the names
Jim Shepard replied to buds truck's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
This was taken by Tim Estrada at the Plymouth Truck Show several years ago... -
Junk yard in RI has has a pilothouse
Jim Shepard replied to coW52Dodge's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
I think this is the same truck from different angles. -
I'm thinking about going this year. Haven't been in a couple of years and never really find anything for MOPAR. I did score a really nice valve cover for my little 241 hemi, though. Mostly it's fun to walk through and see everything.
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There's also a nice article on our distributors in the same issue...
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OT Rodney, Have you seen the most recent Hemmings Classic Car?
Jim Shepard replied to Jim Yergin's topic in P15-D24 Forum
God I'd love to have one of those. When I got my license back in '63 my dad had a '58 Golden Hawk - all those gauges and toggle switches, plus a Paxton supercharger! Got my license in July and my first ticket in September! I know, I know - what took me so long? -
Thanks guys.
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Terry, What are the effects of "low draft?" Also, on your stock manifold convgersion, whats the plate under the carbs? Is that the George Ash setup you referred to? It looks like it goes between the carbs and manifold and provides the necessary mounting points for the linkage. Correct?
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Terry - I know you can make it work with the stock intake (which is what you have, albeit duals). My issue is using the Offy intake, which doesn't have the mounting points for the linkage. Thanks.
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I think Vintage Power Wagon also carries these mounts.
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I plan to put dual carbs and cast-iron headers on the new engine for my B2B. It occurs to me that I've never seen this setup on one of our trucks - in fact, I think the Offy intake comes with linkage for the cars because it comes across the top of the head. The truck linkage comes around the backside of the block and bolts to the exhaust manifold. Does anyone have a photo of one of these setups on a truck application? If the linkage that comes with the Offy is for the car side, how does one make it work on a truck?
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I've also posted some photos of my weatherstripping before the restoration. They're in the gallery section of the club site.
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Need bolts that bolt FENDER to BOX SIDE
Jim Shepard replied to Albert Grattan's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
You can get these from Bruce Horkey. They're an exact reproduction and look great. -
Thanks guys. Now I'll just have to find one...
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Can someone post a photo of the valve spring compressor used on our flatties?
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So, with the "bump" and bypass hole, there would be a corresponding hole in the block?
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I understand that the 218 head is different from later (i.e., 230's) versions in that there is an extra waterjacket. The 230 I'm going to overhaul and use in my B2B was missing the head when I got it. I need to replace it but I don't know the difference between it and the 218 head. I understand there is a "hump" on it. Can someone post a pic of it (and, preferably both) so I can compare it with the 218 head I now have? Thanks.
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I'm getting ready to rebuild a 230 to put in my B2B. I want to go .60 over on the pistons. Question: where's the best place to buy new pistons? Also, should I replace the valve springs for GP? Makes sense to me. Where's the best place to get 'em?
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I'm getting ready to rebuild a 230 to put in my B2B. I want to go .60 over on the pistons. Question: where's the best place to buy new pistons? Also, should I replace the valve springs for GP? Makes sense to me. Where's the best place to get 'em?
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Great looking truck Merle. It's amazing how much interest there is in these old Dodges. I always get a crowd around mine and lots of questions, too.
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Mario, did you have to make any mods to the canister?
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At this point, I'm going to stay with my 218 block and head and use the crank, rods, and flywheel (and, anything else I discover I need along the way) from the 230. I'm reasonably sure these are both original engines, so I should be able to determine the real differences between a 218 and a 230. My 218 is a three speed with fluid drive. I'm hoping I can still use the 218 bellhousing because the pedal attachment is different on my 230, because it's a '55. By then they had moved the pedals to the frame rail.
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I know this has been discussed before... I'll probably overhaul my engine this winter. A friend gave me a 230 out of a '55 1-ton. I want to keep my truck number-matching so I don't want to use the 230 block. I understand I can convert my 218 to a 230 by using the 230 crank, rods, and flywheel. Do I need to use anything else from the 230?
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I remember how great it felt when I got mine done and actually drove it around town. Aren't the stares and questions wonderful? "Hey! What year is it?" Or, "Is that a Studebaker?" Great looking truck, Merle.