1st Legal Drive for 55

[55 Fargo]

Hey all, registered my truck as an Antique, this morning.

I then drove to buy some gas, gas gauge not working, or intermittently:(.

Truck starts and runs, idles really well, engine temp about 170.

This truck rides a bit rough, steers okay, but after about 40 mph, she needs work. The springs are rough:eek:, I need all new shocks, and the clutch slips, you notice it in 3rd and 4th gear if your stepping on it, or against a wicked wind like today.

I drove down the highway, at about 50 mph, all is okay, but I need to fix whatever needs to be fixed for better handling and ride.

What do you all suggest:confused:, I do know I need shocks, outer tie rod ends, but what about the springs, I have like 7 or 8 leafs in the back, want to take some out, for a lowe hide and softer ride.

I need to do the brakes, although these work, I want to go with front disc, and the 80s drum brakes on the back can stay.

Any ideas.......... My drive was to Clandeboye General Store, on Hwy 9, outside of Selkirk Manitoba, the School in the background is where my kids go to school. My drive was about 15 miles

[flatheadtim]

Hey all, registered my truck as an Antique, this morning.

I then drove to buy some gas, gas gauge not working, or intermittently:(.

Truck starts and runs, idles really well, engine temp about 170.

This truck rides a bit rough, steers okay, but after about 40 mph, she needs work. The springs are rough:eek:, I need all new shocks, and the clutch slips, you notice it in 3rd and 4th gear if your stepping on it, or against a wicked wind like today.

I drove down the highway, at about 50 mph, all is okay, but I need to fix whatever needs to be fixed for better handling and ride.

What do you all suggest:confused:, I do know I need shocks, outer tie rod ends, but what about the springs, I have like 7 or 8 leafs in the back, want to take some out, for a lowe hide and softer ride.

I need to do the brakes, although these work, I want to go with front disc, and the 80s drum brakes on the back can stay.

Any ideas.......... My drive was to Clandeboye General Store, on Hwy 9, outside of Selkirk Manitoba, the School in the background is where my kids go to school. My drive was about 15 miles

Wheres that gas station? I like the price!

[55 Fargo]

Wheres that gas station? I like the price!

No you won't at $1.19 X3.85 litres to the US gallon =$4.61 per US gallon. The station is at Clandeboye Manitoba near Lake Winnipeg

[YukonJack]

It sits up awfully high in the back, I don't think just shocks will do much good. I'm not a truck expert, or any kind of expert for that matter, but the rear looks considerably higher than stock. remove some leafs or change the springs.

[oldodge41]

Congrats on your first road trip

[55 Fargo]

It sits up awfully high in the back, I don't think just shocks will do much good. I'm not a truck expert, or any kind of expert for that matter, but the rear looks considerably higher than stock. remove some leafs or change the springs.

Yup built for farm work, plan to remove some leafs andsmooth out the ride a bit....

[40plyrod]

No you won't at $1.19 X3.85 litres to the US gallon =$4.61 per US gallon. The station is at Clandeboye Manitoba near Lake Winnipeg

I still like the price. $1.29 regular at my last fill up:eek:

[1940plymouth]

Fred,

Glad you got her on the road, now enjoy her for the rest of the driving season

[1948PLYP15]

Nothing like the first drive!

[pflaming]

Congradulations chappe! You beat me but I'm getting closer, much closer. Must have been NICE!

Which is better? Chappe or Mate? Decades ago I was in England. I was driven from the airport to Birmingham, via Shakespeares 'home'. The English driver sometimes use matte, sometimes chappe, and some times bloke, though not often. Seems mate is a close friend, chappe is an acquaintance, and bloke or bloody bloke which is not complimentary.

Edited April 27, 2012 by pflaming

[Martin53Cranbrook]

Congrats, i hope to be driving mine soon as well

[PatS....]

Yup built for farm work, plan to remove some leafs andsmooth out the ride a bit....

Have a look at the Chrysler and remove some until you end up with whats on the Chrysler...you can always add one or two back if it's too soft or won't take a load without sagging too much.

I bought gas there back when I visited you:)

[55 Fargo]

Congradulations chappe! You beat me but I'm getting closer, much closer. Must have been NICE!

Which is better? Chappe or Mate? Decades ago I was in England. I was driven from the airport to Birmingham, via Shakespeares 'home'. The English driver sometimes use matte, sometimes chappe, and some times bloke, though not often. Seems mate is a close friend, chappe is an acquaintance, and bloke or bloody bloke which is not complimentary.

Whatcha be talkin bout Dude, Don't know Brother, but no offense to the British or England, but we have very little in common with there sayings, their accents, and their way of life.

Nah really we, sound nothing like the British in our speech or accent, and our customs are vastly different. In this part of Canada, our accent is very similar to much of the United States, we are much closer in customs to our American neighbours than Great Britain.......

[Niel Hoback]

Your "neighbours" gives you away. eh?

[55 Fargo]

JUst went for the 2nd legal drive, on the highway, speeds up to 60 mph. At 60, engine not revving super high, again thanx to 3.23 rear end, speed verified by Garmin.

Hnandling not as bad today, very little wind, engine temp 165, oil presure 55 psi onhwy, down to 40 psi at an idle when good and warm.

Brakes are the pits, and need to correct this, pedal is good and high, but you really need to push hard, to brake, must be poor shoe to drum contact possibly.

Anyhew, just thought I would share this with you "chaps"........

Edited April 28, 2012 by Rockwood

[55 Fargo]

Have a look at the Chrysler and remove some until you end up with whats on the Chrysler...you can always add one or two back if it's too soft or won't take a load without sagging too much.

I bought gas there back when I visited you:)

Pat the CHrysler has more leafs, than the truck, think I will leave the leafs for now, can haul a good load if need be.

I need new shocks all around, at least 1 outer tie rod ends, and brakes are crappy. I am going to put a couple of hunnert lbs in the back too, all in all not too bad, especially when I get up from nightshift, my senses are a little duller then......LOL

[pflaming]

Just "CHAPEES" not 'mates'?

[55 Fargo]

Just "CHAPEES" not 'mates'?

I think were all Mopar Mania Mates on here:D, well there are some blokes:rolleyes:too.......LOL

Working together on a common cause to keep the world populated with flalthead 6s, a worthy cause, to battle against the SBC masses:eek:

[Martin53Cranbrook]

I think were all Mopar Mania Mates on here:D, well there are some blokes:rolleyes:too.......LOL

Working together on a common cause to keep the world populated with flalthead 6s, a worthy cause, to battle against the SBC masses

[55 Fargo]

Hey hows things in YUcaipa today, gettin good and hot yet???

[Martin53Cranbrook]

Hey hows things in YUcaipa today, gettin good and hot yet???

it's a beautiful day to work on my 53 and take it for some test drives

[1940plymouth]

Rockwood, being that this is the start of a new year and it is close to a year now that you have been driving the Fargo, I would jump start this thread

[55 Fargo]

Hey Bob, juts drove her the other day, she runs and drives real well, needs new outer tie rod ends, but all is well other wise, for the front end and steering. This vehicle starts easy, runs smooth, and is real basic.

I hope to get going on her this summer, but so many other things on the go. I am the type who it is best to have "1 old vehicle", as I like to dote on 1 at a time.

I do love the old Chrysler, but hate driving her on the gravel road, and the truck in some ways is a more fun vehicle IMHO.....