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Young Ed

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  1. What I actually need is a wheel/tire or two
  2. Or maybe it was really invented by the previous owner of this thing! Or maybe this truck was owned by Zuks grandpa...
  3. The eyelet appears intact with the added piece welded on. The other side just has the eyelet riding on the bottom of the hanger which is even more sketchy because there isn't much contact patch.
  4. Technically there is a shackle but it's not connected to anything!! They welded a pad on top of the spring pack to allow it to slide. But nothing would stop it from coming down on slamming back into the hanger on bumps. I'm guessing it was always loaded down with whatever loads they were hauling
  5. My guess was the shackle bushings wore out and this was their hokey fix. They did take the time to cut the hangers off the frame and bolt them back on ....
  6. I didn't take one as I'd already tarped over the engine. However it's just the threads left in the head. The rest is completely gone.
  7. Got a free half a truck this weekend. Guy is frame swapping to a modern chassis. This one has some interesting modifications that I've never seen before. Engine turns over so me and the kids are going to see if it'll run. First challenge is getting the broken plug out. I managed to get the other 5 out without breaking more but they were stuck!! Had to heat and break out a 1/2 drive long ratchet. So any tips on getting that out?
  8. I would think the best way to really go forward is to source an extra bellhousing. Not sure how hard that is where you are but then you could do all the mockup on the bench and keep your truck whole until ready. For my T5 there really isn't an adapter I just drilled 4 new holes in the existing housing. Not sure if that same method could be used for the 833
  9. I'm watching for one too....I'll let you know if I find a spare
  10. That would be 41-42 and you should be able to drill the holes and mount the trim.
  11. 3 SPD or 4? I think the 3s have synchros in 2 and 3. I know my 46 does.
  12. T5s are/were plentiful and came behind similarly power 4 and 6 cylinders. They can also be adapted to the original truck bellhousing quite easily. 4 drilled and tapped holes and a slight spacer ring to make the trans a tight fit to the hole and it's ready.
  13. There should be a little wick at the back of the speedometer to oil that too. Also not sure I would assume that the cable is well lubed just because it's new. Did this problem getting worse coincide with a drop in temp? They may have used something that's too thick for cold weather
  14. Yes the original glass to channel seal was just that tar paper looking stuff and I believe a lot of guys just glue them in. There is then a molded seal for windshield frame to body. Can you go see it again and bring a better light and be armed with what we mentioned to check?
  15. I was going to ask about the windshield frame. They are rust prone and expensive to replace! These trucks are gaining popularity which means availability of aftermarket parts is up but so are prices.
  16. If you like the truck I wouldn't worry too much about the engine. Even if it's one of the smaller displacements your 251 will swap in place of another 25" block. How is the body? Anything obvious missing? Rust?
  17. Yup and the covered car to it's right is mine too. My normal storage was booked.
  18. Clean off that flat spot at the top of the center section and see if the ratio is there. If you happened upon some 3.73 or lower ratios you'll have some demand.
  19. About 2 weeks ago I was trying to get Dad's 55 Chrysler with 331 hemi running for storage. Found out I'd forgotten to disconnect the battery in the spring. Charged it a little and got it running only for it to die in the street while I was trying to turn it around. 12 jumped right from my minivan to the Chrysler and got it started back up. I don't believe it hurt anything! The dash lights were sure brighter for a min though. I got it turned around and left the charger on it overnight. Started on its own the next day so nothing too wounded.
  20. I think 37-39 bodies were the same. Emblems probably changed but the basic lid might interchange. You'd need Mopar parts books or a Hollander to know for sure
  21. You don't but typically the idea is to put it in OD and let the automatic be automatic.
  22. They were optional so if you never had a heater setup your truck probably never had them. I wonder if DCM or Roberts has reproductions? A quick Google shows Chevy trucks have similar looking pieces for about $20 new
  23. A couple summers ago I had about half gas half water in my 47. I bought a funnel on Amazon that filters the water out and let's the gas through. I did that and then added some heat just in case it missed a little
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