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9 hours ago, david wild said:

I listed them back in Nov 13 but I cannot find the old listing ??? They are Red Dot

It I it is about half way down on this page. I had asked if you still had it on May 16th but after looking at the pictures better it looks like it mounts a little different than mine.

Found one

Looking for throw out bearing for 74 Chevy C60. 427 with 5 speed. Part number is 614019 if anyone knows where I might be able to find one. Thanks

My Superliner had a solid mount under the cab when I got it and I changed to air ride mount and it made a big difference.

I recognized ELG to. Was only there once with a load of turnings on the dump. I was there quite awhile I remember.

I glued mine on also.

I didn't brace mine and I had the back panel off at the same time. Even with everything off it was still pretty solid.

I redid one years ago. Nice truck.

Nice save

On 6/13/2016 at 6:44 AM, farmer52 said:

Tried to "band aid" the tank today.  It was to the point of not holding any air.  So I pulled the tank and found a corroded hole about 1/4" diameter between the aluminum step and tank.  Several other places with bulges just waiting to leak.  The date code on this tank is 1991 so it is likely the original tank.  I found a replacement tank (date code 1999) in good condition and will install on Monday.  Going to put a rubber insulator between the step and strap.  Hopefully this will minimize any galvanic corrosion.  I ordered a new replacement tank from Barry and if the ports match I will buy it as a spare (insurance).  I am speculating the LH tank is next.  If anyone finds a spare LH or RH tank in good condition, please let me know.  Thanks!

I have both on my parts truck. Pass side doesn't look to old. Drivers side has some surface rust but I don't think it's to bad.

Nice

4 hours ago, theakerstwo said:

Just heat and bend a box end wrench.

That's what I did but the one bolt was so tight I twisted the wrench. I had to straighten the wrench 3 times but I did finally get it broke loose. Those were on my parts truck and I still have the ones on the r model to take out so I was just wondering what other people used. Guess I'll just get another wrench.  

30 minutes ago, terry said:

Think they are talking the two bolts behind the side cover.    terry

Yes that's the ones.

Is there a special tool to get the bolts on the inside of the rears or do you just bend a good wrench like I did to get them out?

4 hours ago, 1963B81sx said:

Is that grill insert made of plastic or metal? Have seen plastic ones on ebay.

Grill looks nice.

thanks

It's plastic. I got it on eBay. It was about 2 inches wider than the opening so I was going to send it back but shipping was going to be 70 some dollars so I got the cut off and made the opening bigger. It's a little short the other way so when  I get the truck back over to the other garage I'm going to weld some tabs on the bottom to screw it to.

Truck is now black been busy trying to get it put back together. Will get picture when I get a chance

11 hours ago, PeterMack said:

Maybe this truck? Macknutt (Mike) took this picture and posted it on this thread a couple months ago.

I think that's it . It's been shined up and looking good both times I saw it. Thanks.

Saw a nice red r model for the second time now coming out of nmlk mill in Portage In gets on 94 headed towards Chicago. I think the name on it is Moller or something like that . It's pulling a steel dump was wondering if anyone knows it. Sharp truck.

I will have a 5 speed in a couple weeks if interested.

Nice job on the restoration

5 hours ago, mrsmackpaul said:

we will have to send you over a bull bar might help to stop some of the damage in the future 

 

Paul

Thought about putting one on my Superliner when I get it done for this reason. Glad he's okay.

To far off the ground for me

On May 18, 2016 at 11:01 AM, ws721 said:

A MH cab will be quite a bit heavier than an R cab. I want to say ive heard a full dressed fiberglass cab is @ 4500 lbs. Not cast in stone, my memory isn't what it use to be

Thanks for the info. I figured it would be quite a bit heavier than an r cab but wasn't sure how much. I would like to get it off the frame but hate to have it get away from me. It's not in that great of shape but I don't want to smash it in case someone could use it.

Thanks, I was thinking somewhere in there. My forklift is good for about 4000 and I figured the cab would be a little over that.

Thanks to the end of coal mining the company that built the mining machines in town is closing next month. When things were good they employed around 1000 people. I made good money hauling out of there but all good things come to an end.