53 Fargo Gimli Car Show

[lscrymgeour]

I got my 53 Fargo safetied and registered in May and took it to it's first car show in Gimli, Manitoba on the 13th of July. Trip was about 120 mi. return and it ran great - oil pressure 45 - 50, 50 mph, 15 mi/4 liters (14 mpg), temp slightly below center, etc. There were over 300 cars/trucks at the show including a 52 Fargo and an older Dodge Power Wagon. Following is a link to some pictures.

http://s238.photobucket.com/albums/ff254/scrym/?action=view&current=GimliCareShow51.jpg

Next step is the bed (oak and metal strips). Transmission is still problematic. I can upshift 1-2-3 OK and can downshift 3-2 but shifting into 1 and R is difficult even when the vehicle is stopped. I can get it into 1st about 1 in 6-8 tries from either 2nd or 3rd. It either won't go in or slips in easily when it does. I am not having any problem with it popping out of any gear. Have tried double clutching, etc. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Thanks, Lyle

[55 Fargo]

Hey you, Gimli is only 30 miles away from where I live.

I was at the Lilypad Cruisers 7th annual Show and Shine last weekend with my 47 Chrysler Coupe.

I also own a 1955 Fargo 1/2 t truck framewith complete drivetrain, but no body or box, and idea where I might find one?

I am located just outside of Selkirk off Hwy #9.....Welcome to the best Mopar forum going, been on here 3 years..........Fred PS when you come to a complete stop in 3rd or 2nd, keep it in 2nd or 3rd momentatrily, then shift into 1st or R, thats what I do, it works no grinding or noise

[Bob_Koch]

That's a great looking truck. Glad you're showing it off. More people need to see our trucks.

[55 Fargo]

There are a few things you can do to get your highway speed up, you can swap the hog heads on your diff, to taller gears, install taller tires, go with an OD trans, or swap in a diff with taller gears, it's all been done by memebers on here.

The oil pressure is good, (how many miles on her), and is your temp is around 180 degrees great, you can alo check it when the engine is running and warmed up with an infared thermometer, or stick a cooking thermometer in the top of the rad, this will verify your gauge..................good luck Fred