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    Roadster P/U body to frame

    Looks like the cab takes 10 bolts to mount. That leaves me with only two bolts left for bed from the body mount kit. Anyone know how many bolts and where they go on the bed? Thanks!
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    Brake adjustment

    So been braking the law driving around in my running chassis but the brakes just dont feel right (little spongy)....what's the best way to adjust the brake shoes & brake rods...
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    gas tank removal

    When I remove the tank does the filler neck come with it or is that welded to the cowl?
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    thrust washer

    Just got my new sector arm to tighten steering up....which way does thrust washer go? Cupped side go inward towards steering box or outwards?
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    Short video as promised

    Still trying to tweek carb, figure out right spark lever sweet spot. All new to me but I love this damn car!! 11 year old filming so excuse her yelling at her little brother. [url]https://youtu.be/8E6UnCWME6I
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    Ebrake wont engage

    So now that Rusty runs and brakes I decided to put the ebrake short rod on from ebrake handle to cross shaft. When pulling back on lever there is not enough to engage parking brake. I thought that if I tilted the cross shaft back at a 7 o'clock position (the legs) I would get the leverage need...
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    First drive

    Got my new radiator today and took the chassis for his first drive around the block!! Never went over 190 degrees He shifted well but might need Tilly adjusted a tad The looks I got from people. Priceless!!!
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    Briggs or Briggs T/S??

    It has slant windshield. Don't mind the parts shelf on the roof or what is left of it.
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    New Radiator!!

    Doesn't look like my original will survive unless I dump a ton into it. I found $600 in my ashtray of my truck and bought a new one.......Only thing on this car original will be me at this point.
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    Paint under rust?

    So utilizing my time while I save or fix non cooling radiator I did a little sanding on a door. I was noticing a little drag and thought maybe body filler. Lifted sander and it was blue. Is it possible under all this surface rust to have paint???
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    Temp Gauge confirms

    Installed temp gauge and confirms that I thought it was running hot. It heated up quickly with just a little throttle engaged. It was approaching danger zone on meter so shut her down. I guess i'll take the radiator to a shop. I cant think of any other reason other than timing and it actually...
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    Rear fender year?

    would these go on a '28 leatherback?
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    Success!!!

    Thanks to you kind gentlemen "Ole Rusty" came to life today. Question? What should outside head temp be around? I have a 160 thermostat but no gauge as of yet. I have some smoke coming off manifold but James (Dreamwerks) said it would smoke a little after the rebuild. I also oiled cylinders 1st...
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    Mystery transmission

    So getting the engine ready I was rocking the chassis to find the timing dimple. I then thought this car rocks alot in gear. I put the non running car in reverse and you can push it forward or back. So I just got off work and detached the rear to see if u joint turns when in gear while I had...
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    Far enough?

    Does the torque tube just go about this far before installing collar?
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    Crank but no go.

    Ok...back at it. You solved my ground issue. I crank the starter fully retarded, GAV out 1/2 turn and not even a burp. I believe I have timed it correctly. I have 6v at battery, coil (both sides) spark at coil wire, points spark. I did open drain plug on carb and no fuel so took new carb off and...
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    Starting...

    So I am ready to start rebuilt engine and chassis. Fully charged battery with positive ground. Starter bolts are original and have started another engine before o no they are not too long. When pressing the starter it will only turn a few inches. I noticed a little smoke in starter area. Starter...
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    Rear brake rods

    Well I got "Rusty's" rear end in today with a new rear spring from "Little Dearborn"....great people! This vehicle came with not a hint of brake rods. I have a new set. The fronts are pretty straight forward. Do the rear brake rods pass over running board brackets? Thanks as always...
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    Torque tube seal

    Is this the right part for the Torque tube? https://www.brattons.com/inner-axle-seal-and-drive-shaft-seal.html Says axle and driveshaft seal...
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    Connecting rear....

    Having trouble lining up drive shaft splines and u joint splines. That is a right tight area. I thought I had it but noticed the bottom cover didn't want to seat nicely and gears would not shift so it is disconnected again. Didn't know if there were any tricks? Thanks!
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