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Just curious, Did it ride rough ? What hemi is in your 32 ? Did you go back with a "standard" spring ? Sent from my iPad using The H.A.M.B....
Good question ! I called the spring shop and described my spring. The guy said “you mean like a model A ?” I said yes only aftermarket, not...
Hey everyone, need a little advice about front springs. My 39 Plymouth pickup has a Pete and Jake's front axle/spring assy. It's the standard...
Yes have and am considering that ! Might be easier, but just like the idea of not seeing the master ... I'm thinking ...
Well I learned something new today ! Never saw a bearing like that before ! Thanks
Not sure I know "linear" bearing ? Explain for this new bee please ? Am I just not getting this ????
Thanks much for the suggestions ! I can get started making this work in the morning ! Appreciate all the input from everyone !
Thanks for that idea ! I thought that something bigger than 1/2 would be best ! And the loop is a great idea ! Thanks again !
Need some advice on the brakes again. Best place to put the master because of a lot of reasons is at the rear of the cab. I can access it there...
Thanks for the input . First, I remeasured the m/c stroke, it's 1 1/8 approx. So I assume a push rod travel of 1 3/8 will be enough ? I truly...
Been reading a lot about the pedal ratio, sizes and stroke of the master cylinder, etc. so I can make the brakes work safely. I made a cardboard...
Thanks for the input ! That floor mount looks sweet. Sorry I'm not sure what a cowl hoop is , but sounds interesting . If you have time could you...
Any suggestions on how much bracing to eliminate firewall flex if on firewall ? Swing pedal I have now has 4x4 plate on end for master and other...
Manual brakes, dual master . Have a swing pedal Assy. from speedway for the firewall, the truck was set up originally with an underfloor master,...
Good morning all, well, I'm torn between where to put the master. Under floor is cool, but residual? valves and the stop light switch along with...
Wow ! I never expected all the great comments since I started this topic. Just an FYI , since I was last on here I have put in a new front...
From the bottom of the cab to trailer is about 4 1/2". Oil pan is 3 3/4. Frame under cab is even with bottom of cab. Thanks again to all who...
Here's a pic of it on my trailer bringing it home.[ATTACH]
Hey 1927Graham, that's a cool truck ! "avatar is 4 inches"...i'm a little slow, what's that mean ? avatar ? sorry to be so simple, new terms here...
Thanks to everyone that replied to my post, I've never built a rod from scratch, just restored them. so I want to do this SAFELY ! Looking cool...
Thats just what I'm talking about ! Raising the engine up 2-3" will not be too hard, looks like. Thanks for your input !
Looks like edge of cab sheet metal is even with lowest part of engine, about 4" to my garage floor. Haven't fired the engine yet, so can't move...
No pics available today, but will try to get some. Front end is super bell/Pete and Jakes . Rear is coil overs with triangulated 4 link. I...
Thanks for the advice. I plan to check scrub lines tonite when I get home if there's time. The pan may be above the scrub line ! I told the...
Well, after a long time coming , and quite a few $, I'm back to working on my 39 Plymouth pick up. I had a "pro" build the frame, assemble front...
Hey Everyone, I'm mocking up my 39 Plymouth pickup. Got the wheels and tires sitting in the fenders on blocks. Taking pictures so I remember how...
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