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Wonder how that works. My 49 3/4 ton has 16" and the 52 1/2 ton has 16", the 51 suburban has 16". Problem is, all these original wheels are questionable for daily driver service. I saw what little abuse it took to cause a large crack inbetween the lug bolts on 1 wheel. For daily driver I want newer rims .... then there is the locator pin issue .....

I know it just sounds wrong, like dj said, and will add engine oil. With a fresh quart of detergent 10/40, has great cleaners in it that will remove grease. May not be my first choice. But if no hand cleaner around, a open bottle of atf or motor oil will work. Of course you want soap and water as a chaser.

Look for malware bytes, just try the free version. It will download to your Download folder, double click on it and accept terms as it installs and then will update itself, then let it run a full scan. This is one of the best programs for windows operating system that I have found. I just run the anti virus that comes with windows, it actually runs pretty good and is updated often, or as needed. Then when needed, I break out malware bytes like a tool, run it and then put it away when finished. Along with ccleaner, you can keep your system clean and running snappy. Or Like my personal computer, I just run linux and not mess with malware.

Sorry about the link, never knew it was the way it is until Plymouthy told me. And been feeling so good after a surgery last Friday, been working my tail off He simply said he got home with no problems. He made it to a truck stop at 8:00 pm, then he waited until 1:00 am and drove the rest of the way home. He could not go over 45mph without it starting to fishtail. So 1:00 am on a Sunday the road is pretty clear of other drivers. Couple of pics he sent me.

My 2 cents on the bias ply tires, last set I owned were on a Datsun pickup, they were a 6 ply light truck. Those tires would get a flat spot in them from sitting over night. I would have to drive about 3 miles to warm up the tires and get rid of the egg shape. I do not know if the effect would be the same as a 4 ply passenger car tire, seems that it would but you may not notice it as bad. First morning I noticed, I pulled to the side of the road and did a quick inspection, looking for a problem. Then after a couple days I figured out what it was, just became a annoyance. If I wanted it period correct and possible a judge would be grading it, probably want the bias ply. For a driver, would not even consider bias ply. For all the same reasons Andy listed.

Word is, he is safe and sound. Here is the old chevy in its new environment. Any time you sell off your Grandpa's truck, you feel a little sentimental about it. I said it before and say it again, Corey ever needs anything, I will do what I can for him. That truck was a adventure and I am assured it is in good hands. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/conversations/45-chev.5400920/

Not sure where you missed the part that we sold the truck and this is the kid that showed up. Never seen him before in my life, he knows a friend of a friend of a cousin .... While working with the kid, he earned my respect. He owns 3 other big trucks, a 59 ford coe, 56 chevy dump truck. He knew what he was coming for. The pictures of his shop was pretty nice. He wanted more space. He raised the foundation under the shop, 6 feet in the air. Would I do this? No. I am a carpenter and would have raised the roof. No idea why he did what he did, but I assume was a reason for it, and he did it. Tell you what MR Coatney, is friends like this that we meet through life, the ones that get the job done with a can do attitude. These are the friends I want on my team. The cry babies like yourself, you go over there on the other team k? If anybody can complete this job, Corey can do it. He has the skills, intelligence to know he is in deep. He will do what is needed to get that rig home without causing harm or injury. Really sorry I posted this photo while in the process of strapping down the truck. It really did look much better when he left. By then I was to tired to go take a picture. But is always funny to see the reactions of all the different people on this board, how we grew up different and as adults we have different views. But hey, I love that other people have other ideas and strengths, what makes us all stronger as a group.

Pretty sure that is a 2000 camry on that trailer. I will add that after the truck was loaded, pulled it around back and loaded ug 16 truck tires and wheels, and some extra parts for the truck lying around. And after moving it it looked much better then it does in the photo. Trailer is sitting in a low spot on the driveway in the photo. Trailer is 12' long and wheel base is 13'4" There is no way I would pull this trailer, but it actually may get him where he is going. And yes, he waited til just about dark to head home and took the back way over white pass to go slow. He did add lites on the truck as the lights on trailer was hidden. Will know later when I get back from my DR appointment how the trip went. May just call the local sherif and see if they have him , before calling his home.

plymouthyadams, I in no way claim to be a expert anything. For fun I build computer opperating systems from scratch. Using linux, am forced to use windows at times. Good chance with a little diagnostics. if your pc crashed and wont boot backup, can maybe pull the hard drive and connect it to another pc and retrieve any data you need. But if the hard drive is truly bad, very little can help it.

I feel for ya on the hard drive, I hope you had all your goodies backed up somewhere. And will let ya know if he made it home safely.

Not sure if there is already a thread like this one started, Have not seen it if there is. Sometimes we need to see those special touches, or a place to post them. Here is what I helped do today, Should be asking if you all could say a prayer for Corey, he has a 300+ mile trip to go. prayer might be the only way he makes it. He does have a heavy enough uhaul diesel box van to pull it with, but a long way to go. Is a 4x6 across the frame, screw jacks on it lifting the rear end and putting the weight onto the trailer. He then used heavy straps across the bed tying it to the trailer .... might make it just fine. then again ...

on my way over to see what can save. first got to get a 1945 chevy truck cleared off that uncle sold for $500 *sigh* Throw a battery in it and a can of gas and will drive it on to the trailer.

very nice that you were able to work together and pull it off. Too bad they did not be honest with you sooner.

If it gets to be to big of a issue, now may be a good time to do a ford 8.8 swap. I plan on being over there tomorrow and maybe can figure it out. I dont know what will do with the headlights, I know is something special about them. Forgot what it was. I want to pull off as much as I can, possibly can place a add here to sell them for uncle. All he thinks he wants is the visor. I want the 218 flattie that is froze up, and the 3 speed trans and linkage, steering column and the ss dash goodies and knobs. Just wont know how much time I get to work with it. Only thing that was bad on the car is the motor froze up, probably bad crank. And has been sitting since 1965. Now the floors are completely rusted out and the A pillare is rusting and the doors sagging. I will let you know if get some items up for sale. A new neighbour got into a property line dispute with my uncle. turned into something pretty bad and cost my uncle several thousand in court to prove he was right all along. So now the new neighbour turned him into the county for having all his cars around. So next week the inspector is coming back, he will start a $500 per day fine, until they are happy. If this means sending the complete car to the scrapper as is, so be it. `

I see, thanks for your input, so if the axle diameter is the same, I can just keep the hogshead from the car. Now am thinking that if the car rear end is a few inches wider, And I am going with flatbed, 1" or 2" might not be noticed. And still work. Sorry for being such a pest and asking so many questions. The truck is actually part of my physical therapy. Next month will be 4 years that can not work. Docs gave me some pills and they caused problems, was 3 years later figured out was the pills causing the issues. I may as well been in a wheel chair. 5 weeks after I stopped taking the pills and started to feel better, I loaded up all my carpentry tools and was going to look for work. Got hit by a drunk driver. Spent almost a month in the hospital, 4 more months using a walker. still going through doctors and lawyers. I am really a slow worker about now and a broke one at the same time. My drivers license expired while I was in the hospital. Have not drove since the accident. So my wife borrows the father inlaws car, and drives me to uncles. I work on what I can there. and bring home to work on what I can here. In 4 to 6 weeks I expect to have a income of sorts, will renew my license and insure our mini van, things will go much smoother. Just not that easy for me to pull out a tape measure and check myself. We have people coming in this weekend to help uncle in cleaning up, I need to act fast in deciding if I want to pay for the whole car and move it off the property, or just grab a few things before it is gone. And these old trucks are great therapy for the soul

Been awhile since I have posted in this thread. Was waiting til I gave molly a bath and then post updates. Had the pressure washer, hose, bucket of soap and rags and scrubbing pads, was going to do it right. Then the presure washer was out of gas, all the gas cans were empty. So a trip to town and was to late to get started. Now all the outside water is off for winter. Going to be awhile before a bath. Was some major changes in the project. Due to a bad neighbour dispute, uncle is cleaning out his mess of old cars, and more then needed but he does not want his kids to have to deal with it. While cleaning up, uncle sold off the green parts truck along with the bed on the other frame. I do have another place I can move molly to, but not the parts trucks also. Good news is, the pilot house parts and a 67 chrysler 300, are on there way to our brothers in the UK One issue that has come up with the progress of molly, she is a b1c with a 5 on 5 bolt pattern on the rear, while the front hubs are a b1b with a 4.5 bolt pattern. I am going to change the rear end to a 4.5 bolt pattern, had 2 rear ends to choose from and they are now gone. In part of the mass cleanup, he also wants to get rid of a 1951 suburban. Put it on craigs list for $500 and not even a bite. So uncle has decided to remove the visor and a few parts, send the rest to the crusher. I thought about it for myself, rebuild it and let the wife drive it. She thinks is ugly and wants nothing to do with it. My question today is, does anyone know if I can use this rear end in the B1C? I would want to use the complete rear end to get the smaller bolt pattern and drums. Cant find any site that gives the width to see if the same. I have no clue if the axles on the B1C are the same diameter as the B1B or the p22 suburban. Thinking about maybe using front bumper also.

I did not read how long this engine has sat. At the very least you want to remove spark plugs, and add oil and let it soak. I bought a rebuilt motor that sat for 2 years under a work bench in rainy Seattle. It broke a ring when I installed the engine and started it without soaking the rings. Let it soak for a few days, and with the plugs out, try to turn it by hand. I watched youtube vid on this, guy filled the cylinders with atf, inserted a hand crank on the pulley, then hung a cement brick on the pulley to add weight, pressure on the crank. He just let it sit and when the crank had moved itself, from the weight. Then made sure had oil and worked it back and forth by hand with the plugs out. I would not hook a starter to it, until you have it free and spinning by hand.

Flux capacitor: fictional automobile-based time travel device featured in the .... As the time machine nears 88 mph, light coming from the flux capacitor begins pulsing more rapidly until it becomes a steady stream.

I have not seen it, sure would like to.

Yes the needle seems very fragile and setting it back to zero is not important. Has 97k on it, 1 oil change and it will reset itself. I was bored and watching the football game. Kind of artsy fartsy country deco going on. Gave me ideas to make a template, and start fresh and spray it. Guess I kinda like it, but not sure if going to keep it or repaint it ... think about it a bit.

Hang on, no guarantee when she hits 88 mph!

Looks awesome. I thought I read that the strips sat on top from the factory. Was so the shovel strips as some call them, protect the wood while sliding items in the bed. And since I read it on the internet, must be true! I am going with a flatbed, but kicking around the idea of using shovel strips, would put them on top and not counter sink them. But in reality, would throw down a loose sheet of plywood if was going to haul something. But nice job, I like it.

I remember years ago, the copper washer on the solenoid use to wear out. Seems as poor broke kids, would take the washer out and turn it over to get some more use out of them. Just saying, be sure to clean the surface on the copper to get good contact. What tools did you end up using to get the starter out? With mine the top bolt looked like the easy one and was already out and lying on the top of starter, The bottom bolt was the one I was having problems getting to with a socket, but thought a wrench would work ok. Just did not have a 5/8 wrench in my coffee can of tools to try it. Does the wrench work?

Those look good also, nice job. I have a spare on the parts truck , so will just swap it over for now. I use to own a 1959 GMC panel truck, many years ago when was 20 years old. While pretending it was a 4x4 I bent the tie rod on it. I straightened it out while it was still on the truck, so could drive it home. I think used a bottle jack and scrap wood or something. But it drove fine and lasted awhile. then one day bump the curb while parking and it would bend again, fix and repeat.. Amazing we are still alive, with some of the hokey repairs we did on our bikes and cars when 20 years old

I think it looks great. Not sure from photo, looks like rough sawn knotty pine. Is several different products that look like this but come in 4' x 8' sheets. The lumber would not be my choice for a bed. But I do like the color and with age will get darker. Maybe warmer is a better description. But it takes time and patience to get the right look / color. Cant simply mix it up in a can and apply it.