DJ194950

The moral of Laurens story may be- Drill and tap the hole for a grease fitting of the new pumps weep hole now and install on the car without the fitting as is. Then years down the road if it starts leaking you can easily screw in a grease fitting and pump in some waterproof grease as used for boat trailers wheel bearings and is commonly available. If it works out, Great, if not a small loss of time. ? DJ

Some have used a thin rubber band to hold in the rollers of the sprang in while assembling, which I ended up doing after many tries using just greases of several types. The rubber band just gets pushed out during assembly and then is chewed up and drops out without causing any problems. Too soft and no volume to the band. James I feel you may hate the idea of using the rubber band but my R-10 worked great for the years (6) that i owned the car (just sold). DJ

From I have been hearing, If he where to Fed- Ex ship some beer out west right now it Might arrive by the April picnic. Are there having big problems lately? DJ

Ride your skateboard down the rails as on U-Tube? Even less! Landings? ? DJ

Is the truck insured if it falls through the ice and into the lake and disappears?? ? Insured for environmental damages?? ☠️ Please that's a joke-son, per the old Loony Tunes cartoons. Looks like big amount of work but fun and very interesting!! DJ

I think I would post a parts wanted hereon the forum and elsewhere for a std 3 spd. trans. for parts at least because most ones use all the same gears as long as the gears syncho's are the types are the same. Early and later are different. Use the best parts as needed. Save you lots of money!! New parts are $$ and not real easy to find. Bearings and such are usually readily avail. locally most often. My 2-5 cents or is it 10 cents today? ? DJ

I hope the instructions said to tape the cable tight with tape Before the cutting to prevent the fraying, something I have always read in thin cable cutting instructs? DJ

Check out Unity Light company-made spotlights for years and still does plus plus parts. https://www.unityusa.com/ DJ

I know that this was solved, but thought I my link some info on the Ford Explorer/ranger rear info and recently found while looking to update my 50 Suburban rear end (my old project car with a Chevy rear now) wrong ratio and is very loose. The Ford Explorer 8.8-Inch Axle Swap . Will also spend some more time soon on looking for the Jeep various rearend soon as may post if good info. Pls , no hate mails! ? DJ

Do you share it? Maybe make some more good copies at that prices for forum members only. You must contribute your share here!! ? DJ

Price? Building vehicles can get very $$$.! ? DJ

Did you run it with the tire on and watch for run out of wheel/tire? I redid my brakes and did not get the rear hub on the tapered axle to sit straight on the axle, had a big wobble of tire and wheel even after tightened to torque specs. Removed tire/wheel/hub and cleaned/filed the axle face where the key is and also filed rough edges of the key. Problem solved. Just a thought. DJ

O Rielly's ?sp? whatever, sells a Sta-Bil fogging oil spray as you mentioned for around here for $10-12 And have in stock.. Just a thought unless a marine place near you keeps that in stock. DJ

No bows on a 50 Ply.- 4 dr. -Under the rear window. I doubt there was any, as I have never seen one on any car of this age, but never know ,there is always an exception. DJ

I prefer to have cable made to fit as needed. Also several welding supply places here will sell you the pieces to solder ( my preferred way- no corrosion can get into the connection) battery terminals to welding cable (fine strand wire that carry way more amps than the heavy strands often used in auto cables) or most can also do a crimp type of connection to the terminals if you do not know how or have the tools to solder them. Prices were very reasonable and most often done on your visit. Just one opinion if you have the option. DJ

Thanks for the offer!! I will keep you in mind for sure. I did a lot on painting in the past and can do small projects but overall finish- my back says no! Some body mods done in the past will probally be redone, so time wise unsure. My good friend that has my Suburban in his shop plans to bring it over here soon, But,- he is sick- Flu?- covid ?? He was recently exposed- so- will see where it goes??? Thanks again for the offer!! DJ

Carry your toolbox with you for ? High maintenance cars? DJ

Those are most likely the originals from the Hirohata car and must be worth a small fortune.$$$? Proof ? Type something else on some made up Barris Bros. stationary.? Advertise them on some auction and see?? ? DJ

Anyone watch some of this? Today the had a "used" car that was only 6 years old sell for 1.95 MILLION!! A one of five built in 2016 super cars that started list price plus? options-1 million plus that year. 250 mph stock . Twin turbo V-12. Brand Name is Pagini. For the truck members- a 1941 Power wagon sold for $170,000! Very nice with Cummins 6 Cyl. diesel, GM turbo 350 moded to fit. Jacked up on very tall coil overs. Very Nice! An old tour bus- 1936 White 16 pass. -stock flat 6 -sold for -$$ 1.3 MIllion!! Very nice resto of a original Yellowstone National Park tour bus. DJ

Model A's look a lot like that I believe? DJ

Sacramento or Lodi? Both are very good but $$$. DJ

Remove dist. cap and clean well. Check point cleanliness as mentioned. Spray top of cap and wires with silicone spray to stop tracking . DJ

I wanted to finish it while still able ? to complete my 50 Suburban that I had bought 26 years ago. Worked on it Slowly for about 12 years> Had Big ideas of street rodding it and slowly spend a lot of money on it. I may do a thread about what was done is what still needs to be done. I may draw some interest but may also some haters as it does have a Chevy V-8 and 700 R-4 trans. Modern front suspension , R&P , AC, cruise, tilt wheel , power seat installed . When started I had never heard of this forum nor any contacts etc. for stock parts for repairs. I have many times wished that I had known of these as I surely wish that I had done the stock repairs and had driven this car for many years now! Done is done and I still love the cars shape, design, and style which is why I bought the car so many years ago.! I Hope to have a easily driveable car anywhere. If I can get it done? If any wish to see where it is now and follow as I attempt to finish finish body work, paint, glass, interior replacements.?? Do have many early pics as I lost many years ago when my old computer crashed and I had not backed up at all! ? It will most likely be slow progress , unfortunately ! DJ

What you planning for it?? Shine and admire with memories or repair and run? Still thinkin"? DJ

Summit racing has at least 3 available. Different sellers but manufacturers? From about $22 to $35 plus shipping. All seem to be direct form sellers..direct shipping. Costs? Thanks for the info!! ? DJ