Recent content by rtsidejohnny

Hey Rich, (and everyone else) problem solved! Huge apologies to you Rich...you were right. The plate HAD been mounted backward by the previous owner and I was locked on to that. I had looked at flipping it but it didn't look possible the way the casting was. After you're post I went and actually...

Thanks rich, but that won't work. Bolt holes don't line up when rotated and can't flip because of the way it's cast. This is why I'm puzzled. If I can figure out how to post pics, I will. Anybody else? Johnny

Hi folks, I have a steering box question. While putting my 7 tooth box back together after rring it, I found the pitman shaft adjustment screw does not engage the end of the shaft, but rather is at an angle that allows it to hit the pitman teeth...can't be right. The plate perfectly matches the...

I'm also curious about the 30 degrees advance. I've been reading where 30 degree advance might be the cause of crankshaft breakage, and keeping the advance to 25 degrees or less works better on many levels. Your thoughts on why 30 degrees would be appreciated. Thanks, Johnny The sight looks...

Looking for a '26-'27 pickup truck bed subrail (the part that is riveted to the bed and then bolts to the bodies subrail for mounting the bed). Thanks! johnny

Yes, I have a friend that I trust about anything mechanical, who recommended the pepper idea for a cracked head once. He swears it works, but not with antifreeze. Drain the system, add plain water, add a small can black pepper with engine running and taadaa, no leak. He told me an old timer...

I agree with "gwhite" winfield super and good police.

Are they rubber? If so, I believe they are an aftermarket whitewalls that are mounted with the tire. (held in between tire bead and rim) When I got my '49 Tudor it had a set on the 16". I think you can still get them. If they aren't rubber, I have no idea.

Anyone have one?? Thanks

I lived in Taos for 35 years before coming to the west coast and still love that country. My 49 Tudor, which i drove to Cali 4 years ago, came from Raton. I've driven those roads a ton and this is my favorite time of the year. Great to see your pics, made me miss it. Glad you had a good trip...

TTT thanks

Ol'Ron, how do you knurl the guides? Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but I like to hear how to keep expenses down with these projects and still have a quality build. Thanks, johnny

Looking for a shortened '32 V8 radiator. Would like it to be around 22" tall (+or-) to top of top tank. Trying to fit it to a '27 T. Thanks folks. Johnny

great film, thanks for sharing! Time to go back to work on my "squirrel mill"

Thanks Henry, great post. I've driven 50 several times and always found it exactly as you described. You've made me want to drive it again!