JBNeal

The last time I registered a vehicle that had not been registered in awhile and there was a change in ownership due to liquidation of an estate, I was ping-ponged between TXDOT (now TXDMV) and my county registrar, and kept getting different instructions on paperwork requirements...what a waste of time...at one point, had a DPS detective meet me on the side of I-35 outside of Waco to do as I was told, and even he gave me a cryptic statement about the state does not put any resources into antique vehicles because there was no $$$ in it after he signed an affidavit that ended up not being filed...eventually, after umpteen trips between Belton and Waco, I had a nice older gal at the county look around to make sure the coast was clear, then told me that all she needed to see was the signature on the back of the title, and told me that the govt does not have the resources to verify signatures, but was mainly interested in assessing taxes to the new owner ***WINK*** Confused, I started to ask "but what if the title owner is decea--" NOPE she interrupted, reiterating that she only needed to see the signature on the back...hmmm...So I left the office to "obtain the proper signature", came back 5 minutes later, handed her the cash for the fees, and was out the door with all of the proper paperwork filed

If it's a 1950 flathead, there's a rope seal in there that is not a slam dunk to replace...I believe the rope seal is the oil seal for the crankshaft, and those bolt-on seals are dust seals to keep debris from damaging the rope seal.

Good work...if that pitman arm comes loose again, that 19-27-9 lock washer may need replacement.

VINTAGEPIC: saw this C-3 tanker chillin on the FB

VINTAGEPIC: spotted this C-3 parked on the street over on the FB

this might or might not help: additional information - Autolite HA-4032-D horn adjustments

VINTAGEPIC: saw this big Dodge delivering some pop on the FB

Maybe that water needs time to saturate that caked grit that ya can't see, while the heat cycling of the engine is helping to release the crud...I'm not sure what any of these cleaners are doing to the water pump seals and bearings, coolant sensor, freeze plugs, etc.

VINTAGEPIC: saw this B-4 work truck parked on the sidewalk on the FB

I believe that bend is so that the drag link does not hit the oil pan.

Originally there was a thin paper gasket on both sides of the vibrator to isolate it from the bell and the coil end. Back in '98, I used a brown paper bag (thicker than the ones they dole out at the liquor store; hardware store has the best) to trace one gasket out and cut with a sharp utility knife. I also had to solder a new wire in there as the original was kaput. I had some leftover gasket paper that I used to make the other. I had painted the whole horn after I put it together, and it was clear that I did not clean it enough as it was getting rust spots on it by '99. But the Rustoleum has held up decent, as the rust is minimal surface variety. When put on the truck, it be LOUD (like in the video)

VINTAGEPIC: spotted this B-1or2 on the FB

B-3-B steering gearbox is bolted directly to the frame with no rubber. additional information - steering gearbox adjustment procedure

VINTAGEPIC: Saw this '39 dump truck at work on the FB

VINTAGEPIC: spotted the tail end of this Dodge on the FB

Because of my back, I have certain limitations that I need to recognize, not only in lifting heavy objects but in working positions. As nice as the QuadCab rides, I start having issues after 45 minutes that I need to make adjustments...a few years ago I made a couple of trips to West TX that were about 600 miles apiece that about wiped me out. The Laramie rides way better, so much so that I have made several weekend trips up into CO, 1700 miles round trip, sometimes twice a month, without any problems. One return trip turned into an odyssey that detoured into KS, stretching that into a 15hr marathon that left me mentally fatigued but without lingering effects the next days. The big difference between them two trucks is the seats, as the QuadCab has effectively a split bench, but the Laramie has vented bucket seats with adjustable lumbar and seat angle...firm but comfortable. I recall several squarebox chevies and my old D250 having bench seats not much better than the B-series buggies that were over 25yrs older. The QuadCab seats were finally a big improvement in truck seating when they debuted, and the ensuing generations have gotten even better, making these long road trips tolerable for us hobbled goobers.

SURVIVOR: saw this big B-1or2 outside Fountain CO back in March

Last August I exported a Californian and her 4 cats from TX to CO...why yes, it was because her ex was getting out of prison...that was a very long trip, but ultimately worthwhile 🏆

VINTAGEPIC: saw another Airflow tanker on the FB

VINTAGEPIC: spotted the tail end of this Pilot-House on the FB

additional information - Fuel Pump Block-Off Plate additional information - flathead identification

VINTAGEPIC: saw this Panel on the FB

VINTAGEPIC: saw this B-3 Panel on the FB