Recent content by jack in san diego

I bought an offset pedal from Drake I think it was. Only problem was that it was a different thread than stock, had to drill the pedal bracket out to install the new one. Not stock, but it worked just fine. Good luck

I put a posies type complete front spring in my 40 pickup, it lowered it about 2 1/2 inches. I purchased it from Speedway, cheaper. I had to shorten my shock absorber links to as short as possible. I cut them and welded back together. I haven't heard if anyone else had this problem. The rake was...

save your drop axle money until you try the Posies front spring. Mine dropped exactly 2" with spring alone. I am doubtful the 7;50 rear tire will work, talk to some buddy and try one of his rear tires first. I am a penny pincher and will try anything before I buy. Good luck, your car looks...

If your starter ever gets stuck again. Put the car in high gear and rock the car backwards. This has worked for me on many an old Ford. Good luck

Hi there: Usually there is a ground strap from the frame to a head bolt. Most of the time it is located above the starter. It is a flat strap, used for grounding only. Be sure to scratch the frame to get a good ground there and then go over to the engine, remove a lower head bolt and put the end...

YES, THAT IS A COMMON PROBLEM. there IS A BUSHING IN BOTH THE CLUTCH PEDAL AND THE BRAKE PEDAL. yOU NEED TO TAKE THE PEDAL ASSEMBLY OUT OF THE TRUCK (NOT AN EASY TASK) AND REBUSH BOTH PEDALS. GOOD LUCK

Since you are just in bare frame stage, I would use the old tires until you get it all together with fenders etc., then you can see how much clearance you have with old tires, I would guess you will have to go down a couple sizes to make clearance, but maybe not. Just wait a while, and good luck...

I would suggest you take it to a crank grinder and get his opinion. I believe it is worth saving. Good luck. Jack

All the interior metal on my '48 woodie is the brownish/golden or bronzeish color. good luck

Looks like a real mess. You should look at someone else's stock frame before you make any decisions. Good luck Jack

Looks like you have a real mess there. You should look at someone else's frame before you make any decisions. Good luck

Henry: Don't worry about the oil consumption. It will be less after the engine has had a chance for the rings to seat in. Even if it doesn't get better, so what. On another note, sometimes the mark on the dipstick is not always correct. You know the dip stick holder threads into the pan, if this...

I don't know if the bolts/holes line up or not, but I have seen 42-47 rear fenders on 40-41 pickups, but the ends of the running boards need to be widened at the mounting point. This can be done, but requires some metal working skills. Good luck

Sorry to hear of your engine failure, don't despair, it will all work out. You will need some help in removing the hood, it is very heavy and bulky. Be sure to place pads on the fenders and the cowl before you start the removal. If you have a small young person to help, he can fuss with those...

Dual 28" Smithy's sound real nice. Good luck, Jack in san diego