Recent content by Adam/Mill Valley CA

That really is a beauty! Any indication of the manufacturer? I was looking for a "Hadees" heater for my '36 truck (I loved the name and the logo of a devil puffing air), but then came across a "Red Head" heater marked made in Toledo. Since my wife is a redhead and was born in Toledo, I couldn't...

Model 51, thanks for that info, I've always wondered about this topic for the many times I've driven my truck with the sun in my eyes-gotta get a copy of your book! Adam

OK, so now I'm thoroughly confused. Is packing the U-joint cavity with low melting point grease (e.g. John Deere Cornhead Grease) just an initial assembly maneuver, and subsequent lubrication of the U-joint is left to migration of transmission oil backwards? If so, how do those who use a sealed...

So to be clear, at routine servicing you fill up the U-joint chamber each time? Where does the grease go, forward to the ****** or back to the torque tube? Is that a problem?

I was doing a routine lube service on my '36 yesterday, and as I usually do I put a few pumps of Cornhead Grease in the U-joint cavity through the Zerk fitting-but realized I really don't know if that's appropriate or not. When I rebuilt the transmission years ago I put on a new U-joint and...

There aren't many advantages to aging (I'm 79), but having lost 2 1/2 inches in height over the years (from degenerative disc disease), now at 5'7" I fit pretty comfortably in my '36 pickup Adam

Just went through this on my '36 pickup, which has a stock suspension pretty much identical to the cars. Original front spring lost its arch on one side. After consideration including possible re-arching, opted for a new spring from Eaton Detroit Spring (not wanting to go through the R+R...

Bored&Stroked, those are some seriously wonderful photos! It must have been quite an experience to see that! Adam

The spring keeps the suspension within a designed height (+/-) specification. OK that makes sense. I think my issue is that the passenger side of the spring has lost it's arch, allowing the shock on that side to go beyond its limit-that's the shock that has failed. At this point I'm awaiting a...

Thanks all, I will certainly send the bad shock to Andy Falandes. Any thoughts on my second question, as to what constrains the front suspension on a '36 (or any similar transverse spring front end) at full droop? If it is, in fact, that shock lever arm/dogbone link, it seems to me that would...

Who is the current "go-to" guy for lever shock rebuilding? I've seen the name Andy Falandes highly recommended several times, is he still actively doing this? One front shock on my '36 pickup is completely shot and has basically no resistance to motion. Also, is it the shock/lever arm that...

Lawrie, that's good to know-Mike from Eaton Spring told me 4 weeks lead time. RalphG, I did find several local places that do re-arching, but I think I'll try to go "new" if possible-I'd really like this to be the last time I have to do this, at my age (78). Still waiting to hear if South Side...

Thanks for the responses, have made enquiries to Eaton Spring and So. Side Obsolete Adam

The front spring on my '36 pickup, which is stock, has lost its arch on one side, and is drooping pretty severely. This is a used spring I got to replace the original spring, which had one leaf removed by the prior owner. Am I better off trying to get this spring re-arched (although I'm not sure...

Having lost the rear wheel off our '65 Mustang on the Golden Gate Bridge many years ago at speed (during rush hour) I can assure you it is a very scary and unpleasant experience. Replace the axles. Adam