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Brent - Thanks. I have to laugh - I'm used to having the prints around from my working life but of course do not have a set for a 90 year old machine. I actually am waiting for a set of service bulletins coming in the mail that I got off Ebay a week or so ago. Figure that will be a bunch of...

Kurt - Thanks for those - think I saw at least the backlash number in a thread somewhere. Dale

I'm currently rebuilding a differential / rear axle. I've searched on this board, the net in general as well as my reference books. Might be I am missing something, but it seems finding a consolidated listing of allowable wear for various parts. Although I'm searching primarily for rear end...

Yep - can be a real fun mind game at times. Extra fun when the 'other bidder(s) are screaming in your face accusing you of being a government agent - that happened to me once. Made for an amusing day. More than once I've got in the bidding to either snag a deal or make them pay what the item...

You need to make sure you can 'yip' - give a yell to get the auctioneer's attention, especially if he is not using any ring men. All you have to do is get noticed once - unless the auctioneer is totally incompetent he will keep you in the running on the bids. You can't be bashful. And as far...

I'm not a big poster on here but this time I have to speak up - and I agree with Brent. I've been on both sides of the block selling things - I'm not an auctioneer but was an owner in a business that heavily used auctioneers. There are disreputable auctioneers out there who will use a shill -...

I attended this auction today, did not buy any of the autos that were sold. If you go to the web site linked in post #1 there are two sets of pictures of the cars in the huge number of photos. First group is basically inside the building they were stored in. Much further down are better...

Brent - Thanks for the comments, especially on the drive shaft straightness. Did not think of that but should be easy enough to do. Steamer / Terry - Good input, and Terry I have seen your thread on your work last year. Understand the comment on special tools - I end up spending time making...

I posted last fall about noise in rear end. Finally got around to removing the rear end and tear down yesterday. This is off a 1930 pickup with various parts - just a driver that my grandson and I have fun with. First problem was no snap ring in the front of the drive shaft and the thrust...

Bob - You are right - check the obvious first. See attached pictures. Looks like I will have to study up on pulling the rear end. Plenty of metal without working too hard to find it. Wish is was a bit earlier in the year. My September schedule is insane at this point. Would be nice to be...

I have a 30 CCPU that has developed a driveline noise. The truck sat from 1990 or so until last year when I got it running. As it came to me via a nephew from an estate I really don't know the history of any of it. I have removed the gas tank to fix a leak, rebuilt the water pump, rebuilt...

Synchro - I know we would have a great time in Australia. One of my wife's brothers (she had 7) had a ton of frequent flier miles back in the 80s. So he, his wife and two kids took a month and drove around Australia and had a ball. And know others who have spent time there and in one case...

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Here's the more pictures I mentioned. The trunk lid with top hinge parts, fender washer over lower hole, the cold chisel slashes, etc. Also a couple pictures of the seats and also where it took the hit on the passenger side rear bumper. Dale

Thanks again to all who have replied - very helpful information. I'll make a couple of specific comments and then post some more pictures. John Charlton - I agree completely with your comments. Just remember the auctioneer/owner did the starting with the intention of increasing the sale price...

To all who have replied - Thanks a lot guys - appreciate all the comments. Please don't pull any punches - I know it is my (er, wife's) car but I really value the opinions. My brother has not seen it yet - and he is the original guy. I know he is going to beat the crap out of me to leave...

Synchro - You sound like my brother. Trouble is I think this will be for my wife - she has taken a liking to it. And the 7 year old granddaughter will eventually want parity with her brother. Wife is already picking out color combinations - I'm in trouble. And if I have to get into that...

Rick - That is what I think - had never seen one before, or at least not conscious of it. The top might be original - definitely older than the back part, which almost looks like it was covered with runner material. There was even left over of that material type on the shelf behind the seat...

Smooth - Wheels all look to be in good shape at first look. The 4 tires on the ground all hold air - first time I saw it two were very soft. But to tell the truth, tires are in fine shape for being at least 50 years old. The newer ones on my pickup have more sidewall cracking that these. Dale

Some more pictures. Have many more, if there is something particular you would like to see let me know. I should add that the floor boards that are missing in the picture are present - just had them out of the way. And also got the original owner' s manual - but it lost small parts to the...