Recent content by nighttrain1.5ton

Buy a cheap press from harbor freight, I used a socket that was just smaller then the spindle but rested on top of the bushing. I used a technique to ream them out I learned from a member here. The reamer was $150, so instead a $2 wooden dowel split down the center. Placed sandpaper in there...

Little update on the truck. Business has been keeping me out of the shop but recently it has slowed down due to all the rain we are getting. Not a bad thing which is allowing me time to get work done on the truck. Mostly the frame is all back together and all new bushing, pins and steering...

Thanks GB! One bolt at a time.

Here's the frame after sandblast and then I primed with 2K the a 2 part paint.

Seth here are a couple shots. The frame is pretty much done, just getting the axles back on then the brownie box and transmission, Hope to have the engine back this fall. Body work guy just gave me a 6-9 month delay so I am out no looking for another one. I own a water hauling company so this...

OK spent a little more time on the right side and it is nice easily turns. Did the left side in 1/4 of the time and the pin slide right in. Both turn very easy and no binding. Thanks GB! Yes Dripping Springs is kinda the place to be now. Lots of great people and the car scene is growing. We...

Installing my spindle with all new bushings and kingpin. I used a wooden dowel and sandpaper then a 1" rod with 120 grit paper to ream out the bushings. Seems to have worked pretty good. I got the pin through pretty easy, the bottom 1/2" needed just a little tapping with a small hammer to...

ALan I do not have a slide hammer but used your suggestion to weld a tab to the zerk fitting. I chained this to a large lead weigh I had and gave them a good jerk and all but one came out. This is when I found the hole in the frame and placed a big bolt in there and drove the pin out with a 2lb...

Been a little delinquent in posting on this thread. The truck is about completely torn down. Now in the process of seeing what needs to be replaced. The king pin and bushings plus all the pins and bushings on the rear spring shackles need to replaced. Most are worn out of round. Are the...

Alan, thanks for the tip on the pins on the leaf springs, ill try that in the morning. Besides the data plate for (Watson Transmission, Brown and Spicer) Model 41 it has these numbers stamped on into the metal. C 3015 11 8-1 I'm pretty sure this is the gear ratio, I just have to figure it out...

A little work today on the 47, pretty much got everything off the frame minus the axles. Need to roll in in and out a couple more times. Can anyone explain how to remove the rear springs/shackles? Each one has a grease fitting and then a retention bolt. I can remove the bolt but then what...

Nice selection of trucks Alen, Ol' Ron, Thanks for the tips, Ive read a lot of your post and hope to learn more from you. Finished up yesterday with all the wire pulled and instrument cluster removed. Power washed the inside of the cab and firewall. Found two pretty good cracks above the bell...

Thanks Skids, I figured I would have to cut it out. the kerosene trick I will have to try. I also forgot to mention I was no able to get the out side center trim piece removed easily. Does that just pry off?

Ok I did search but could not find anything. I'm ready to remove the windshield from my 47 (42-47 Water Truck). I have remove all the interior metal trim. I attempted to push a little on both inside and outside of the window with no budge. The glass is in very good shape and I would like to...

Got the engine out without really any problems, I though for sure the exhaust manifolds would give me grief. The bolts all came out easily, in fact two were almost just hand tight? Thanks for the mention of the side engine stand adapter. I went out this morning and bought a engine stand and...