Recent content by gundoca

I rebuilt the original fuel pump about a year ago and all works well. Problem occurs after it sits for extended periods, the pump leaks around the diaphragm a lot and I have to tighten the the screws down. I'm guessing that it is from the diaphragm drying out between uses, can't imagine the...

I like that idea, thanks. BTW nice tonner.

The chrome on the grill is peeling bad but do not have the resources to re-chrome. Was thinking of either painting or clear coating (kind of like the rough/shiny look of it). I have half wire brushed for a before and after, any thoughts??? If I paint is there a suggested way to get the rest...

I made my own from some old oak pallets and a band saw. Fortunately, I had the old ones for templates. The front in the two first pictures are the tapered ones, the furthest bolt to the front I used some old cut valve springs for movement. Sorry I don't have pictures for the front as it is...

Looks like one of the four brake cables on my 38 tonner.

Just filled up at Sam's for $1.55 here in Lubbock. Not a good time to be a rough neck....

Mine is at the radiator shop now, going to braze the pin holes then put a liner in it.

Good info guys, stretching would have been my first move.

About ready to tackle windshield, anyone have pointers/tips? Frame is rusty an missing glass, remaining rubber is crumbling. Gasket is on the way, does bonded mean it's glued or just sandwiched in the frame? Any input is appreciated.

Anyone tried spray foam on the roof??? Just curious.

Semper Fi!

What about the other three holes???

Anyone know what the three holes under the column and pedal holes are for???

Mine was full of water from sitting for 50 years. Water travelled down the torque tube and filled the rear an turned into a solid piece of sludge rust and metal. Had to disassemble, clean and replace all the bearing s and races. The ring and pinion are pitted, still may have to replace those.

Thanks for the pictures, I was trying to go up thru the speedo hole below the handle making the cable too short.