Willie dog

On 8/26/2018 at 3:51 PM, HeavyGunner said:

That truck has turned out phenomenal. Great job. Should give anyone interested in restoring a truck inspiration to start their own restoration. Well done. 

Wow. Thanks a lot. It ain't perfect, but it does get some attention. 

The neat part is the lettering is all hand painted . I could never do that,  my hands are not anywhere near steady enough. 

1 hour ago, B-42 said:

Willie dog,

Don't know much about these things but check the shop manual I sent you...section 101-3 and section 302-2.  Hope this helps.

Oh yeah.  When all else fails, check the manual. 😁

7 hours ago, HarryS said:

Absent a shop manual I would manually turn the flywheel and watch the hole to see if timing marks show up. If and when then you can mark them so you can see them with the timing light. Having said all of that check first as Ed mentioned for a timing pointer and marks at the harmonic balancer.

No marks on the balancer. That's what threw me off.  For the time being,  I have the distributor in between way retarded and way advanced to where it "sounds about right".

Next dumb question.  How do you check ignition timing on a 401? 

I noticed there is an opening in the bellhousing above the starter that looks suspiciously like a place to check? How about the specs for the timing?

As the dog said when the train ran over it's tail, "won't be long now". 

Thanks to all for the great advice.  If it ever quits raining I'm gonna put all that info to good use. 

Thanks for all the advice and suggestions.

I agree with the practice, practice,  practice idea. If nothing else, it's a good excuse to get some behind the wheel time in an old truck. 

3 minutes ago, hatcity said:

 

Thanks hatcity. I feel kinda dumb asking such questions. 

Ok, question and answer time......I got the tanker running good, brakes and everything else works. So far I have put a whopping 7 miles on it, venturing out a little farther each time.

I have never driven a truck that large and old, so my questions are....., does it really take a literal football field to turn it in a complete 360 degree circle? I'm sure the turning radius is not so tight but.......and BOY DOES IT WANDER. 

Next question is to clutch or not to clutch when changing gears while driving? I can double clutch and not grind the gears too bad but, down shifts to make it up a hill or something are another story. I'm waiting to see if I have any teeth left on the gears. 

I know I have to get some more practice under my belt before venturing into traffic around town and the highway.  Any ideas, opinions or thoughts are always welcome 😀

I'm guessing they're showing off the "intake manifolds"?

I REALLY like the old look. I think I would make the inside nice, make it mechanically sound and drive it like it is.

It's only original once.

2 minutes ago, alex g said:

I might have some r model replacement cables or are they the ones you are saying are too small in diameter

I don't know about the R models. I know the "universal" repair cables you get from the parts stores are only to replace the cable inside the housing. That's what is too small in diameter. I think they are more for cars and pickup trucks.

If I can get an old used one that isn't broken, that will be fine with me. 

Anyone have a speedometer cable for a 58 b they want to sell? The cable inside mine is broken off inside the speedo head.

The universal replacement cables are too small in diameter.

UGH!  I feel for ya!  🤤

Or diet Dr.. Pepper if the metal is thick.

On 6/7/2018 at 8:50 AM, Freightrain said:

Holey Crap!!  $6500!!  Original owner or not.....I want what they are smoking!!!!

 

Is there $6000 in the glovebox?

 

 

Oh, wait there is NO glovebox...

There's  $6250 inthe ashtray. 

On 6/2/2018 at 9:41 PM, Timmyb said:

That’s awesome. Is that just a normal 2 pack paint or anything special?

Now for the question everybody wants to know, did you mask up the cruise control buttons and the radio controls?

Just normal acrylic enamel with a hardener added. 

No masking the controls, that way they will blend in to the wheel better. 😆

I would NEVER steer anyone wrong about this.........

Ok, how far will this go?🤣

1 hour ago, Swishy said:

Wheely good

Thanks. I feel like things are finally "turning around"....BAH DUM, DUM.

7 hours ago, Hobert62 said:

I always liked helping other people spend there money.  It's much easier on my wallet.  

Amen to that!!!

19 hours ago, HarryS said:

You looking for a new project already?

Not for me. I know someone who is. I'm just helping with the search. 

10 hours ago, Rob said:

I'd be reliving my childhood riding on your "short bus".

HAHA!!   I had to ride in the school station wagon if that tells you anything!!

I'm searching for a school bus anywhere from the late 40's to the early 60's, any make is fine. It doesn't have to run or even have an engine.

I would prefer a short wheelbase  one but would take a long one as well. Thanks in advance.