The Jalopy Journal
Alright! Got a bit of extra work done today. The rear brake springs finally arrived so I got the rear brakes installed. I almost forgot to install...
I spent last night finishing the rear end. The wheel seal was all that needed to be replaced but since they were out I decided to clean the...
I was finally able to get out of housework for the last two days to begin terrorizing the differential. The front end is now outside after I...
I'm back! The semester ended and I've finished recovering from the solo party I threw. The semester made it extraordinarily difficult to find any...
Keep it moving! I'm stuck back in class and am way too swamped to keep working on my build. Nevertheless, your build progression keeps my...
Took just a few hours today to work on the front axel and begin terrorizing the rear end. The backplates are mounted and the wheel cylinders are...
The master cylinder might be too large. The area of the bore is inversely related to the force for pressure. (P = F/A). A smaller diameter bore...
That's exactly what I meant to ask. I don't have any tires yet. I have the 16.5" rim bare. Also a crappy set of 235/75R15 on the 15" rims (15" x...
My mistake, I should have been clear.. I don't want the 8-19.5-6 tires. I wanted the diamentions to cross reference. I may have neglected that...
Always love a gorgeous redhead :D
8 lug with 6.5" diameter with a 4.5" center bore. The minimum offset is 4.25" I got a set of 15" rims that fit the hubs.
I don't. The truck had 16.5-inch rims when we got it; which aren't factory. I've seen split rims on trucks but I ain't got them. I don't need a...
Been looking around but cant seem to find a definitive answer.. Does anyone know a metric tire size for a 1959 chevy 3600? It seems that the size...
There was a lot of getting done this weekend. I took both of the drum assemblies apart. [ATTACH] I found the drums and shoes at NAPA for a great...
God, I love before and after pictures of engines getting their first bath. Keep it commin! I may have missed it but what engine is that? I'm not...
TH350 has 27 splines and TH400 has 32 splines. Correct. Here's a quick snip I found when I was researching my TH475 transmission. The TH375 is in...
On second thought... Let's just pamper them:D Thank you! All the credit goes to pops:) Albert
The only issue with Seafoam is that is cant cure a hang over [emoji16] I've ran it in everything and only have had great results. I bought a...
Wouldn't look at the valve train just yet. There's an issue from the electrical to mechanical conversion in the car. Easiest thing to do, without...
Man who go to bed with itchy butt wake up with smelly finger. Albert
When looking at a problem don't forget KISS: KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPUD Albert
Correct. For 3/4 ton and up they are. Every video or forum talking about bushing inserts were for the floating 1/2 ton. I didnt find out about...
I often forget that these trucks are over 60 years old now. I wish they could tell me about their previous owners' antics! Albert
Well, you're off to a great start! Most of the basics have been covered. If cylinder 3 has lower compression then I'd start looking at the valve...
By the 1955 manual page, it reads only 1/2 floating types. But that is 1955 and much could've changed by 1959. I do know that the 1/2 pin is a...
From the manual, I think I actually had to use a press to get them in and out for this truck. That would make sense why yours were easier to get...
Thank you for the response. I called Napa but they currently don't have these in Vegas. Doubt the salesmen had access or even bothered to look...
Thank you! I beat the hell out of them but for now, it'll work. :D
Finished up a little early today but that's not to say a lot wasn't done. I continued to address the bushings not fitting correctly. I found a...
I figured the bores would have to be larger to accommodate the bushing expanding from the kingpin. I doubt my honing did much to the knuckle bores...
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