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Old 05-11-2012, 08:04 PM   #21
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Suggest removing those nice shiney new grease zerts at the rear axel bearings and replacing with a plug before someone accidently pumps the brake drum full of grease.
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Old 05-11-2012, 11:03 PM   #22
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Suggest removing those nice shiney new grease zerts at the rear axel bearings and replacing with a plug before someone accidently pumps the brake drum full of grease.

What? Are you talking from experience? Don't worry nobody touches my truck.
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Old 05-12-2012, 09:00 AM   #23
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No, Just a friendly reminder. It has been done in the past by unknowing individuals who upon seeing a grease zert decide it must be greased. This location was not one of Ford's better idea's. You have a great start to a real fine looking truck. Very good quality workmanship.
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Old 05-12-2012, 09:18 AM   #24
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No, Just a friendly reminder. It has been done in the past by unknowing individuals who upon seeing a grease zert decide it must be greased. This location was not one of Ford's better idea's. You have a great start to a real fine looking truck. Very good quality workmanship.

Thanks, and the correct term is 'zerk'
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Old 05-12-2012, 11:50 AM   #25
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what did you use for a cam--looks like you will need the adpter button for the distributer
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Old 05-12-2012, 01:24 PM   #26
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what did you use for a cam--looks like you will need the adpter button for the distributer
Its a stock cam and yes have the button.
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Old 05-12-2012, 07:30 PM   #27
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Just keeps looking better,
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Old 05-15-2012, 09:55 PM   #28
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Got the column and box in, pedals, clutch linkage.....
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Beautiful work!

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Old 05-16-2012, 01:35 PM   #30
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Nice Job! Ken
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Old 05-16-2012, 05:48 PM   #31
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The engine pans....what did you use for hardware? Post a pic please....Thanks
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Old 05-21-2012, 07:04 PM   #32
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dist, looms, generator,belt, starter, rad......









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Old 05-25-2012, 01:40 PM   #33
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So, I fired it. Hmmm. Problems. Running like poo. Checking everything over again...
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Old 05-30-2012, 11:00 PM   #34
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I swapped out distributors and that made all the difference, runs like a clock now.. I'm starting on the cab now, rust free here we come.
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Glad you got it running nice. you're doing a lovely job.

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Old 10-01-2012, 02:19 PM   #36
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Are those exhaust manifolds 41 only? Also what paint did you use on the engine?
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Old 10-01-2012, 04:22 PM   #37
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Looking very nice Can't wait to start plumbing! Ken
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man, your truck looks great!
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Old 10-01-2012, 10:26 PM   #39
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Are those exhaust manifolds 41 only? Also what paint did you use on the engine?


Those are '40-'41 manifolds, and its Ford green from one of the vintage Ford parts vendors....
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Old 10-02-2012, 12:42 AM   #40
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great looking job.....looking forward to more good stuff.....Mike
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