Recent content by John Mc

Guys, I've got waaaay toooo many vehicles and I'm selling my '39 1/2 Ton. Much done already, frame powder coated, new tires, rear end rebuilt, new rebuilt trans, etc. Too much to list. Complete except for bed and seat. Whatever a fair price is what it goes for. Give me a call. 847-997-9944...

I've got 2 wide fives that a blasted and ready for paint. There is pitting but otherwise look pretty good. $25 a piece?? Here they are:

Hi, just bought a '77 Lincoln and it looks like I need to find a home for my '39 1/2 Ton. Much restoration done already. Many new parts, call for details. Can deliver. 847-997-9944. Brand new tires. Clean IL title

Guys, got a couple of wide fives and an A wheel that need a new home. I'd like to get $25 a piece if you don't think that too much, but I don't want to ship them. They are recently blasted (the wide fives) and look pretty decent but there are some pitting. I'm northwest of Chicago about 50...

You're right the hose listed is too short. My NAPA counter man (worth his weight in gold) found one that fits PERFECTLY! NAPA # 26960.

Thanks guys!

Guys, I've been told that my '39 1/2 Ton should have a unique to '39 transmission shift rod. Is this so? If so, is this readily available somewhere or do I have to have mine bent?

It looks beautiful! I love it!

Guys, I just had to share these pictures of my new painted rims and new tires. One of these days I hope to be driving this old girl. Ken, that tire balancer worked perfectly, thanks so much.

Just went through this. I tried the heating and cooling idea but it did not work. I also came 1/4" short. Took it to a machine shop with a 20 Ton press. Came out perfectly. Plus I had him hone the new bushings at the same time. Best $60 I ever spent.

Looks like we better get some new members or soon it will be a VERY quiet forum!

You mean mentally? My wife says 18.

Gary, it's beautiful! Can't wait to see it it person. It's also amazing how close we are in the restorations of our '39 1/2 Tons!

Thank you to all, glad you like seeing the pictures. Sometimes I feel a little awkward posting pics of the restoration but I think people like to see completed projects, even little ones. Benji, the straw buffer came from Eastwood and it takes out those billions of small scratches on stainless...

You guys are great, thank you for all the great tips! I'll post pictures when finished.