Veemoney

I believe the undercut on head bolts and other type bolts does aid in the removal when seizing and rust can be present. The primary reason for undercutting of the shanks as I understood it was to allow the bolt to stretch evenly across the shank rather than the threaded portion and at the head when torqued and during heating and cooling. Thread size and pitch of 7/16-14 which would be a standard thread size though the class of the thread fit may be other than standard call out as well as the strength of the bolt when considering differences.

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I like the stance, rockers and as it's sits now but that's just me. I'm thinking about my old bones getting in and out of the car and wondering if the wheels are going to rub if a hit a corner hard and aggressive. The weather here allowed me to get yard work done early and I got out fishing for my first 2 spring coho attempts this year on Wednesday and Thursday.

I sold a 2-flat last year that I owned since 94. It had what I believe were terrazzo floors in each bathroom. As I understand, it was done using concrete with small chips of granite, stone or other material when poured in it that once cured was ground flat. The house was built in 1920–1930-time frame and was pretty cool and original. I updated the wiring and installed 2 new electric panels along with just restoring some trim and plaster. I always wired power to the switch for lights as others mentioned. I will say it was a well-made home that had a large Montgomery Wards boiler from the 60s I guessing that never gave me any trouble along with John-Mansville hard siding. When I did the front porch that had some joist issue I used a few hydraulic jacks with cribbing to lift the deck temporarily to allow replacing some of those joists. My home also purchased in 94 was built in 55 and has the blown in insulation in the walls with small holes up high in the siding where they blew the insulation in. I recently pulled tile from the walls surrounding a tub and that insulation if possible should be left alone if you run into it in your walls. I quickly stapled up plastic barrier to keep it in place as I removed the plaster and wall board. I say plaster and wallboard because that's what I have. My 2-flat had plaster with wood lath as traditionally done in many earlier homes. Many homes in the 50s used drywall first for the wall and then plaster over the top resulting in 3/4-1" of combined material thickness on the wall. If you never seen it don't be surprised. For me I cut furring strips from a 2x4 to attach to the existing wall 2x4s so my new cement board would be flush with the remaining walls. Sistering would have also worked but I did not want to disturb that insulation.

Looking better all the time. Not sure if closing fitment gaps body to frame are driving the further lowering you mentioned or if you're looking for a lower stance. I imagine you have plenty of weight left to hang on the front with the fenders, hood and bumper and some yet for the rear just to consider if you haven't yet in the overall plan.

What carbs were used pops into my head at first sight of that. I remember hearing at some point the tanks used heaters to preheat the fuel to get better range before having to refuel.

The weather folks usually get excited when they have some record to report or a storm coming in. I moved things around so I could put my snow machine in the shop when they were forecasting this big snow event coming in. Supposed to be 6-8" on up and ended up about 3" maybe 4" in spots. I just moved the machine back outside for the rest of the snow season. Been slow on rain as well but plenty of wind for those weather folks to report on. along with the lack of snowfall. I remember we had 3 years in a row with major snow not just in 78, and the shovel was the only tool I had back then for removal. The snow just kept coming all winter long. Here's a more detailed breakdown: 1977-1978: This winter saw record winter storms and snowfall totals, with 18 major storms occurring in a 4-month period. It's considered one of the worst winters in Illinois' history, causing 62 deaths and over 2000 injuries, along with billions of dollars in damage. 1978-1979: This winter continued the trend of severe weather, with snowfall averaging 68 inches in northern Illinois, which is 38 inches above normal. 1976-1977: This winter was the 3rd coldest winter ever with 54.1 inches of snow. January 1977 was the coldest January on record with an average temperature of 10.1. There were 12 days below zero in January 1977.

Congratulations on the truck purchase. If you haven't already checked under the seat, above the visor, in the glove box or the ashtray there may be more treasure to find in that truck. I have found keys and titles in all those places on past purchases. Looking forward to your progress updates on this truck.

Fitting together nicely so far. I like the stance in the front.

Los, If you don't want to spend time redoing the speedo face you could try wetting it and if that brings back some contrast, then dry it and a quick spray with some clear spray can paint may help get some contrast back without looking to new with the rest of the dash. Just don't scrub it or you could remove some of the paint. You seem to be making some good progress. Sorry for your loss as well.

For comparison of similar truck just listed. Not mine and don't know the seller. Marketplace - 1948 Dodge Ram Wagon B150 | Facebook

As Tom suggested with a hair dryer or heat gun to warm it up and if needed use 2 pieces of something flat to sandwich it between so as it cools it stays flat.

In the fall of 1996 Harley came out with an old springer style motorcycle in white, the only color for that 97 model year. A friend working at the local dealer knew I enjoyed owning & riding the older bikes with springer or girder front forks and was pushing me for a sale. I told him the new bike in white looked like it belonged in a parade as a Shriner bike but if they make it in black I would. I thought I was off the hook. In the fall of 1997 Harley produced the same motorcycle in black and I got the call, so in September of 1997 I bought my first ever "new" motorcycle to be true to my word. I loaded it up in my truck a week or so later and headed to Hutchinson Island, Fl for an assignment where I stayed about 2 blocks from the beach for about 2.5-3 months. The bike when not used was parked under the shielded condo parking and covered. When I returned home to Illinois mid-December the chrome was flaking off the spokes on the wheels, cam cover and some other areas in just the short time I was there in Florida. I haven't bought another new motorcycle since. After high school I worked for a company that had a plating department that did gold, silver, nickel, and cadmium of parts made at the company. I never worked in the plating dept. but had men there plate parts for me sometimes. They had test parts that they would throw into the batches they were plating that would later be tested for coating thickness by inspectors to insure thickness & quality. There was another shop that used to plate bumpers near me around the same time. I used to take motorcycle parts there for chrome if needed and he would do them on the condition I would wait till he was changing out the chemicals in the tanks so he could get the cleanest job done for them. He was old school and honest but closed down a few years later. I think the alternatives for chrome look may provide a glimmer of affordable hope but have no experience with anything other than spray can chrome which was short lived and some time back. On the show counting Cars they showed a spray painted 3 part process for spraying a chrome finish that looked nice but I just would question the durability. If you do give the powder coat chrome a try it is probably the best option other than the real deal. I have used gun coatings that are sprayed and then baked that hold up very well.

Normally I would not be drawn to this type of car as well. Something about the color with the silver pearl in it and the tan leather interior with all the stock chrome and accessories got my attention. Had it been red I might have walked past it.

I bet that would be a sight, seeing 11 in a parade right after the Shriners riding past on their tiny scooters😁.