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About ggdad1951

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Zen Master, I breathe vintage mopar!
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http://www.markfritschedesigns.com
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Biography
restored great grand dad's 1951 1 ton (FEF) now onto TODD!
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Engineering Manager/Mechanical Engineer
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Oak Grove, MN
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woodworking, playing hockey, skydiving, landscaping, college hockey (GOPHERS), Vikings, Dodge trucks!
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My Project Cars
1951 B3D "FEF", Street rod truck "TODD", 1951 COE "PUMA", 1953 1.5 ton tip bed "ART"
Converted
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Location
Eagan MN
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wood working, landscaping, skydiving
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ggdad1951 reacted to a post in a topic: FINALLY - My 1948 B-1-D Build Thread, 33 Years Later
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I like this idea, put something sacrificial in betwixt the puller and shaft.
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HotRodTractor reacted to a post in a topic: Todd Build Thread
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48Dodger reacted to a post in a topic: 14th Annual Clements Tailgate BBQ, in Clements California
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LOVE these bad boys....
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14th Annual Clements Tailgate BBQ, in Clements California
ggdad1951 replied to 48Dodger's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
figured I'd bring Puma to teach those dogs some manners! -
48Dodger reacted to a post in a topic: 14th Annual Clements Tailgate BBQ, in Clements California
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14th Annual Clements Tailgate BBQ, in Clements California
ggdad1951 replied to 48Dodger's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
we will try and make it...travel restrictions and airports and all....maybe we'll drive out....can't miss a Q! -
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ccudahy reacted to a post in a topic: Lets see pic of your trucks
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1951 B3B VIN/Serial Number Plate Question
ggdad1951 replied to racertb64's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
The stamped numbers look suspiciously large as far as I can tell from the picture compared to other tags in the wild I've collected. Might be a resto repop that someone did and mucked up the numbers? -
"Ran When Parked" 1954 Dodge C 3/4 Ton
ggdad1951 replied to DrFate77's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
I was going to do that conversion, even have all the parts...then ran across some NOS ones....much easier! LOL -
Brent B3B reacted to a post in a topic: Floor Shift Boots - FYI
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"Ran When Parked" 1954 Dodge C 3/4 Ton
ggdad1951 replied to DrFate77's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
Coulda used the tractor to pull it up instead of the come along...been there done that (both ways)...that's a LOT of ratcheting! Looks good, can't wait to see what you do with it! -
Tooljunkie reacted to a post in a topic: Lift vs. Pit
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Eneto-55 reacted to a post in a topic: Lift vs. Pit
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Actually depends on the TYPE of lift and the footprint it has on it's posts. For example: A 2 post lift will require more concrete to deal with the stresses since it will tend to want to wander if you don't have the vehicle sitting perfectly in regards to CG (off CG lifting is a WHOLE other ball of scary crap). In my shop the PO put extra thick (over 4") concrete in the mounting area (I'm told), so far no issues. <nervous laughing> A 4 post lift with ~12" square bottom plates can basically go anywhere on a standard concrete slab with no issues.
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ggdad1951 reacted to a post in a topic: Door Latch Remote Lock
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48Dodger reacted to a post in a topic: Door Latch Remote Lock
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Confirmed just now that the drivers side acts jut like the passenger side. I downgraded video quality and length results seen below. 20210106_101602.mp4 20210106_101524.mp4
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Lift is better and safer for you . Easier to grab parts and tools as needed without climbing in and out. Not to mention the potential for death from fumes in a pit. 12' min, but 14' ceilings are better. As Ed said, around here pits are not legal for new construction. Oil change places basically are a huge basement with holes between floors.
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Removing clutch/brake pedal assembly
ggdad1951 replied to Mertz's topic in Mopar Flathead Truck Forum
the draft seals suck to put on....boiling hot water and lube and still tore 2 out of 4 (and very tender fingers). -
I used a 2 pound sledge and a brass driver rod to pound mine out. Supporting the bottom so it didn't break anything.
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ok, I looked but I don't have a passenger latch to show pics of so I did a quick video of the operation.....and 12 seconds is too big to upload...sigh....I'll try for a shorter one tomorrow. Long and short of it is this: 1. lift interior handle to lock the door 2. push the latch keeper in on the door 3. this unlocks the door (handle drops to the unlocked position) Ergo: I can't lock my keys in the truck. I was mistaken on the function on the how of not locking keys in at least on the passenger side (not allowing the door to close vs. a
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Please refrain from asking for parts on the open forum. Place a part wanted in the classifieds section. Thanks.
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there SHOULD be a tab of sorts that when you lift the handle to lock it, keeps the latch from recessing. Might be it's worn away? I'll go check my inventory to see if I can take pictures later today.