Jim Shepard Posted April 4 Report Share Posted April 4 Re-reading my post I realize I’m giving the impression that I’m not satisfied with the Rusty Hope kit. Nothing could be further from the truth. I would recommend it to anyone. Just be aware it’s not a true bolt-on, no modification approach. For example, there is some machining to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 I didn’t think it was too difficult when I did my Rusty Hope upgrade. If you have access to a good drill press you can drill and tap the spindles without much issue. If not you’ll have to rely on a shop to do that. I think the spindle nuts gave me the most grief, but I made it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrampSteer Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 Stupid mountains ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanksB3B Posted April 5 Report Share Posted April 5 I woke up from a dream that I was there but unfortunately I will not come true for me this year. I'm having some issues with my charging system and though it seems like a silly reason, this year we have no pet sitter for either Paco our African Grey, or Blanca's latest "Jasper" a baby squirell that fell out of the nest that she has been rehabilitating. In my dream I was there with everyone and all our trucks, and I got to give Tim a big Huggy Bear hug. It's going to have to wait. I am going to miss everyone for sure, but here's hoping it won't be the last and hope you all have the best time ever. Missing everyone, Hank Still having fun with my truck : Rebuilt Differential.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 Pre BBQ and Merle has already been seen working on someone else’s truck Lol, and we have collectively solved the “ b-series” horn button removal scenario Ggdad1951 (with beer) John T53 (flannel left hand try) Merle (left of 48 dodger holding down the steering wheel) 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBNeal Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 another mystery solved...kudos! 🏆 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted April 6 Report Share Posted April 6 40 minutes ago, JBNeal said: another mystery solved...kudos! 🏆 For sure.. but, it was really Just done to benefit to the fifth gentleman who’s not on the forum and who has the issue. I just thought it was fun 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Couple shots from the day 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted April 7 Report Share Posted April 7 Thanks again Tim...fun as always! Pics to follow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted April 8 Report Share Posted April 8 My photo dump. Sadly we missed "Friend of the Show" pic. I'll update pics with the awards tomorrow. Twinsies the grand master Tim! Best Non Mopar: Katy 71 Range Rover Best Hard Working Truck: Joe Light Blue B1/B2 Best Built Truck: Dan Red C series Best Fastest Looking Truck: Brett R/T Challenger (it identifies as a truck) Best of Show: Bud Red modified B3/B4 Not shown: Friend of the Show: Nick 4x4 B1/B2 Wish you were Here: Keven B1B (sorry have the year wrong in the note, I was looking at Brent) 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent B3B Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 On 4/3/2024 at 4:32 AM, ggdad1951 said: Is it time yet? Burning questions for the year: “….2).will JT have any more cool camping stuff to show off” JT was seen roughing it again this year the next day, I spotted some pranksters goofing around his truck. Using his truck as a comparison template 😁 Don’t worry John, I spotted them hightailing it out of there afterwards, 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrampSteer Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 Another great BBQ by looking at the pics. Any other weekend and the roads over the mountain would have been clear of snow. What rotten luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 3 hours ago, TrampSteer said: Another great BBQ by looking at the pics. Any other weekend and the roads over the mountain would have been clear of snow. What rotten luck. So you moved out of the big LA I take it..... or was it OC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrampSteer Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 6 hours ago, John-T-53 said: So you moved out of the big LA I take it..... or was it OC. OC - moved to NV. I'm on the other side of the hill from Tim and couldn't get there!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 (edited) Here's my pics.... Heading out of SLO county on the 41.... "El Puto Cinco" Joe's Truck awaiting its dismount Bud's Truck just having rolled out of the trailer Edited April 13 by John-T-53 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 (edited) Hunkering down around the fire whilst a cell passes overhead.... and opinions being expressed over which (wet) wood pieces to burn...lol Edited April 13 by John-T-53 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 (edited) We always get at least one or two orphan makes at this event each year. Jim's brother's silver Kaiser showed up again, and below is Charlie's '55 Nash, with body design by Pininfarina of Torino. I really enjoyed this car. AMC's thrifty 195-6. Note: no intake manifold. The exhaust "manifold" is just a steel pipe with cutouts bolted to the block. "Brendt" strikes a pose. Best of show award Really hope to see this COE on the road next year! The aftermath of Joe's Motorhome debacle on Sunday.... photo credit: @48Dodger Edited April 13 by John-T-53 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 (edited) "OD" as he's known, about to head out in his '93 Cummins, back to Escalon. There was also a similar or equal year truck that showed up, a dualie (no photo, unfortunately). The two owners connected, and an exchange of parts is planned in the near future. Heading back down the 101 for the return trip.... F the 5. Edited April 13 by John-T-53 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shepard Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 Looks like you're doin' about 65mph... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted April 13 Report Share Posted April 13 4 minutes ago, Jim Shepard said: Looks like you're doin' about 65mph... Yup, between 65 and 70. When I had earplugs in, I tended to go faster, haha.... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertKB Posted April 14 Report Share Posted April 14 (edited) John-T-53, thanks for all the pictures. I’m sure a lot of us would like to make the tailgate and BBQ. Just not practical for most. However, your pictures really let those of us who can’t make it live vicariously through your pictures. The most and best of the bunch! I would love to bring this old girl to the BBQ but it involves border crossing (not a problem with a passport) and a three, four, or possibly five day drive depending on weather and lack of problems. It doesn’t have a tailgate but does have the next best thing…..a big butt trunk. Edited April 14 by RobertKB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrampSteer Posted April 15 Report Share Posted April 15 Thanks for the pics @John-T-53 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 On 4/13/2024 at 7:04 PM, RobertKB said: John-T-53, thanks for all the pictures. I’m sure a lot of us would like to make the tailgate and BBQ. Just not practical for most. However, your pictures really let those of us who can’t make it live vicariously through your pictures. The most and best of the bunch! I would love to bring this old girl to the BBQ but it involves border crossing (not a problem with a passport) and a three, four, or possibly five day drive depending on weather and lack of problems. It doesn’t have a tailgate but does have the next best thing…..a big butt trunk. Nice bid'ness coupe! I saw an exact one like that years ago here in California - '52 or '53. It had a V-8 too, not sure if it was a hemi or poly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted April 16 Report Share Posted April 16 Good to know that Joe got his RV unstuck. It was a bit of an ordeal getting a wrecker out there to pull him out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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