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The history. It started as a father - son project when I was 16 YO. It took about 2.5 trucks to make one. It's all original sheet metal except for the rear fenders. The major work was done between 1972 - 1980. It was stored for probability 25 years. Put in a new motor (original had a cracked...

Saddly today my generator mount broke and pitched the fan into my radiator. I have several questions. Does anyone repair these old radiators? Mine is the original style with the CU tubes. If no who makes replacement radiators? Generator mount? Are there newer (better metal) generator...

I'm looking for a after market muffler for my 36 pick up. I don't want to pay $350, for a Ford script reproduction. Does anyone know if there is a generic one that will interface with the existing stock exhaust system? Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk

Does anyone know the thread size for the temperature sensor that goes into the left water pump? I'm asking because I'm trying to see if this might be work around solution for the stock gauge...

Any suggestions on how to protect the paint on pickup running boards from shoe damage? I don't think there was any rubber step mat, like there is on a sedan. Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk

Does anyone know how to adjust a 36 oil pressure gauge. Mine reads high compared to my after market fluid type, which I think is probably more accurate. Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk

Has anyone been able to rebuild a broken buld temperature gauge? If yes any suggestions? Mine is complete, but the glass tube is broken off (but I think I could melt it in place. Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk

What size socket fits the Crank Pulley bolt? Sent from my LM-V405 using Tapatalk

So my 36 pick up is in a 10 ft by 25ft garage with the last 8ft sloping down above 5 inches, and loose fitting swinging doors (rear of truck at the swinging doors). Gasoline is heavy and sinks to the floor. This is why building codes require heaters to be 12-16 inches above the floor. What's...

I have 36 pickup. I'm struggling to fix a issue when the Radiator is about 170F The engine runs great below about 165F. Above about 165F it feels like it is loosing spark. Here is what I have tried thus far: Several distributors and rotors (distributors set up by Skip) 2 round top coils...

I rebuilt my 36 steering gear (new bearings, worm, selector...). I tried to adjust it per the instructions in the green service manual, but I can't seem to get the play correct. I set the end play, then adjust the eccentric nut with the wheels straight. The gear box is sloppy turning to the...

I'm working on a 36 V8 pick up. I have a 50lb gauge and oli pump. My question is about the pickup screen WRT the drain plug (see photos). There is about 3/4" clearance between the pan and the pickup housing. Is this OK? I also have a 80lb pump with the dog leg pick up tube. I would need to cut...

Hi got a 36 steering gear rebuild kit, and I have a few questions. 1. what's the trick to removing the lower tapered roller bearing race from housing? 2. Do I need anything special to press the roller bearings into the housing? 3. Should I fill the box with grease or gear oil, or STP? If oil...

I have an oil pump with the following # stamped on it :8BA600 24. It's 4.5" long from the mounting flange (block interface) to the bottom plate, the the gear is 1.3" long. Can anyone help me figure out if it's a long or a short and is it a 50 or 80 psi pump, and what style of pickup tube is...

Hi I am looking for a rebuilable 32-36 long or short block. Thanks Rick Mck

I would like to install a radiator drain in my 36V8 PU. I have the petcock, but there is no fitting on the tank. The bottom of the Rad has what looks like a steel plate on the bottom (how the rad is supported on the frame), and it has several holes through it. It it just a matter of brazing...

I am getting ready to paint my new block, pan, and heads. All parts are bare clean metal. I will apply metal prep prior to painting (phosphoric acid). My question is: Should I use primer when using Hi temp green spray enamel (like what Mac's sells)?

I don't have a clue what if any instrument lights my pickup should have. On the spedo it looks like there are two "C" shaped straps that could hold bulb sockets. Is this where several bulbs are mounted? Is there a cover that goes over the back of the instruments or shields? Can anyone provide...

My 36 pickup has been stored for the past 25 years or so and has suffered some "hanger rash". IE minor dings, and scratches (primmer showing) in the paint. 25 years ago I painted it with "catalyzed acrylic enamel". I need some advice on how to repair these minor dings and scratches. I have...

Hi am looking to buy or rent a engine stand adapter. The type that bolts to the exhaust manifold. I would like to rent (preferred) or buying one.