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I am sure the car is a 20s Dodge Brothers. Check the DB on the hubcap. Also, check the generator picture. They used a generator-starter, all in...
Welcome from Huron, SD. Just a short jump away.
Most simple period correct, I would use a 302 GMC with it's 5 spd. overdrive and put a 6031 Spicer Brown Lipe "Brownie", or Watson 3 spd. trans....
Period correct? Think about a 302 GMC, and the 5 spd with overdrive. Then dump in a 3 spd, 6031 Brown Lipe or Watson { Which some GMC trucks...
Just a guess, but check the alignment of the u-joints. Someone may have had the driveline apart and failed to get the correct alignment. Good Luck.
Sorry, I guess I missed the pre 48 part. It's hell to get old!!!
I am 76. Just sold a 1918 Ford 'TT' truck. Have 46 Ford-49Chev-50 Olds-51Chev-53 Olds-54 Buick-61 Pontiac- 56 Autocar, and my favorite 70...
Welcome from South Dakota
Ricky: I done a bit of research on your F8. The Lincoln heads were marked 8EL and the engine was rated at 152 HP while the F8 heads were...
The late 40s, early 50s Ford F7 and F8 used the Lincoln 337 cu. in. flathead. I had one years ago. They were a big truck in those days. Ran...
I have a friend that has a 55 Plymouth 4 dr. , with a Pontiac V6 and tranny in it. Has a home made intake with dual carbs. He was going to send...
Welcome from South Dakota, and an "OLD" Oldsmobile geeser. I had several different Oldsmobiles in past years, I still have a "50" that will...
Just a thought. Is your battery grounded with the correct post. Most ground negative, but some older units grounded positive.
Might think about a GMC 270 or a 302, inline 6. I have a 52 Chev 2 ton that I dumped a 302 with a 5 spd., 5th over into. If you want more speed,...
Rusty---I am sure the wheels are called Dayton wheels. Most of the Internationals before the 50s used these wheels. They used regular tires. A...
Welcome from an old South Dakota newbie.
Now I know where it went. ?? Just born 50 years too soon.
I am pretty dumb on computers. I answered your post and I don't know where it went. Anyway-----I think you have a Chev 4 spd trans and the...
In your first post, you stated that you had a 28 truck motor. I am sure you have a Chev truck, 4 spd trans and the little lever on the side of the...
Thank You All for the warm welcome. Don't know how to get around in here yet, but time will tell. Hope to be able to add a few tidbits now and...
Years ago, I put a 303 in a 52 Chev 2 ton truck. Had to move the steering gear out and cut the brake pedal shorter to miss the Olds block. With...
Hi all: My name is Ken, from Huron, South Dakota. Looked around on this site, and decided it was interesting. Bear with me, because at 76 years...
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