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The rad on my 53 v8 has an aftermarket plastic expansion bottle connected to the overflow pipe. I managed to loose the cap for it today😕 Thinking of either removing the bottle or perhaps fitting something neater. What is the idea of that bottle? Has 2 markings, hot and cold Ian

I had to change the pinion oil seal on my falcon, has a regular non posi diff. About a pint of thick gloopy black oil came out! The regular gear oil I used was much thinner. I'm pretty sure it's noisier now! Just wanted confirmation on the correct grade of oil Ian

My truck came with a heater(in a box). Is it the correct era for my jailbar truck. There's a knob on the dash marked T then has a rod heading to the bottom of the carb(not connected) is that to turn the heater on? Where should I plumb it in on the motor?

My truck has these hubcaps, ford is painted blue, are they the correct ones?

Drained the oil from engine and gearbox today, 59ab motor Gearbox oil was quite thin and looked like it had mud mixed into it! Poked a finger in motor drain plug and got some nasty grey sludge out. Took the pan off to find nearly 1/4" of gunge in the bottom of the pan. Thinking I should remove...

I have a 44 "jailbar" 1/2 ton Thinking of replacing the wood in the bed. Looking up underneath I can see what looks like the original wood, good condition at the back but some rot nearer the cab. On top of this is a sheet of steel maybe 1/16 or slightly thinner, this has obviously been added a...

After much head scratching today I discovered the reason for the lack of fuel at my trucks carb. The rod that should drive the pump does not go up and down! I have tried turning it round and also putting a long screwdriver in there, the cams going round but looks like the lobe has gone! I have...

1944 1/2 ton pickup I have a fair bit of play in the steering on my truck. If I turn the wheel side to side I can see the whole column moving before moving the steering box. Wondering if I am missing a clamp of some kind as column passes through the firewall? I could make something up to hold...

Any one know if there is a pickup bed cover available for a 42-47 1/2 ton pickup Ian

44 flathead pickup When I first start up oil pressure is at max, comes down as expected ad it warms up. If I drive around locally,stop start and maybe the odd 40-50mph cruise it is about 1/4-1/2 on the gauge. But if I go on a longer run at "higher" speed the needle will go right down to...

Just doing an oil/filter change on my 53. Should I fill the oil filter canister with oil first? I had to suck quite a bit of dirty black oil out of there Thanks Ian

I need to change one side of the glass in my truck The passenger side rubber looks much newer than drivers side Will I be able to change just one side, is the rubber a standard size part or am I going to end up changing the whole rubber?

I'm on holiday in the usa, hoping to pick up a couple of filters on my travels I have a 53 customline and a jailbar truck-has 59ab motor Which filters(are they the same) should I get Thanks Ian

Been under my jailbar truck tonight looking to reduce rattles and bangs!! It has original type lever arm shocks, they are working well and have plenty of resistance in them. The rubber bushes on the arms that connect shocks to the axle need replacement and the ball joint rods st the front are...

I've managed to get my drivers side wiper motor working but the other side ain't having it!! Pretty sure it's leaking air at the gasket and/or the arm inside might not be sealing against the body Are spares available? Could I get a complete motor. It's in a 44 jailbar truck, is this style fitted...

I want to change the oil in my old truck, has the 3 speed floor shift box. How much oil will I be needing? Thanks Ian

The wipers on my truck are disconnected. The pipe sits right next to the fitting on the manifold but the fitting has a primitive bung fitted. If I connect the pipe the wipers do not work. The pipe goes into the cab then splits and goes to each wiper motor. Haven't had those motors out yet but...

Nearly ready to hit the road in my "new" jailbar truck. Still having problems with starting, it's reluctant to fire with the aircleaner on, bit easier with it removed. Have cleaned the carb,set fuel level etc, everything looks ok in there, it does have one of the cheap rebuild kits but there's...

I am hoping to reuse the vacuum wipers on my jailbar pickup (might regret it!) all the mech seems to be in place but the vacuum pipe has been pulled off and the pipe blanked on the manifold. I need complete wiper assemblies to fit the motors Looks like macs have them but not clear which blades I...

Really struggling to find someone who has the rear leaf spring bushes and pins in stock for a 42-47 pickup. I'm in the uk so not sure of any smaller specialists who might have them. Any suggestions who to try please? Ian