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mattb73lt

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  1. This is what I would do, have proof of ownership ( bill of sale or title), proof of insurance, VIN verification and go to a DMV office. Request Classic Vehicle registration. You can get and fill out all necessary forms on the DMV website, then print them off. Offer only that information that is required, volunteer nothing else.

    Once you get your plates, clearly placard the vehicle “Not For Hire”. That is not required, but it clarifies what you’re doing. CDL is not required as far as I can determine, gross weight is not a factor. Be as pleasant as possible at DMV or if ever stopped by a LEO. Attitude goes a long way during any dealings with officials.

    If you want an example of how screwed up things are, look at this “Pizza Truck” I observed at a function. Clearly a Commercial Operation, company names and alcohol service in a public setting. Just because it’s a vintage vehicle doesn’t make it non-commercial.

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  2. I've seen cast spacers and washer stacks underneath transmission and motor mounts on trucks I've parted out. If the alignment is good the bolts should go right through the mounts and bolt up, you shouldn't have to force them and they shouldn't have any preload on them. Pictures of what you're dealing with would be really helpful to help us see what's going on to help you? 

  3. 1 hour ago, doubleclutchinweasel said:

    I can’t wait to see the next episode of “As the Bulldog Turns”. That truck is freakin’ awesome. 
     

    Did you figure out what was up with the air pressure that one time? Governor, maybe?

    No, i think it was just messing with me!! Hasn't done it since. I put another 50+ miles on it today, so I'm up to 210 miles total and 110 on the new motor. Admittedly, I'm still a little gun shy about running it after the first time it blew up. I'm alert to every smell, noise and vibration, but so far all is OK. I'll make a video soon of a road test.

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  4. The basic engine is the same. The bell housing is the difference. The tilt shouldn't effect anything as it was designed to be that way. As long as there's no interference with the firewall or other areas, I can't see any issues. To get it vertical, the best way to do that would be to swap the engine bell housing. The B67 series had the fire wall cut out and a removable "doghouse" inside the cab for access to the rear of the engine, as the cab was moved forward on the frame and the front sheet metal was shortened. As for the color, earlier engines were a blue-grey tint, similar to a Detroit Diesel. I believe the Maxidyne was the engine that started the gold paint, from 237 HP and up.

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