Popular Post beatngu Posted April 30, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2017 Couldn't pass up a craigslist find so next weekend I am bringing home a b42x. 10 speed probably the 401, sheet metal and frame appear excellent. He bought it at auction 20 years ago and was stored indoors since then. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Looks decent! Nice find. Any day you bring home an old BULLDOG,is a good day! Congrats and have fun with it. Al Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Good luck with it and post some photos when it is at it's new home.Looks really good shape! Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatngu Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Yeah the b61 is looking like a dud with the double frame breaking down so I can use it to repower this truck and have one solid unit. Funny thing is the 42 has a b60 badge on one side of the hood and b61 on the other 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 (edited) Well, that's ok, at least you were able to save a piece of historical value. With your expertise you'll have it looking like it came from the factory. Thanks for saving it. Like Bob's favorite words " have a swinging time with it". Edited April 30, 2017 by Mike Misspelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phase 1 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 On 4/29/2017 at 9:26 PM, beatngu said: Yeah the b61 is looking like a dud with the double frame breaking down so I can use it to repower this truck and have one solid unit. Funny thing is the 42 has a b60 badge on one side of the hood and b61 on the other That's the B-60½ . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatngu Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 lol excellent a true rare breed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Brocky Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Unless there is a lot of Bondo hiding under the paint it looks like you got a great truck!! Quote Brocky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatngu Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 The 6v batteries are junk and I just bought 2 new group 31 batteries for the other truck. Can the 6v starter handle 12v? I did some research and looks like I would have to change the generator, starter solenoid and voltage regulator to do this. Anybody have some insight on this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted May 7, 2017 Share Posted May 7, 2017 the 6 volt starter will work on 12 volts for a few starts, but will eventually burn out. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 41chevy Posted May 7, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) A 6 volt starter will work for a while. 12 volt = more voltage less amps. Need Gen , regulator and light bulbs. I would convert to 12 volt one wire alternator instead of generator, Edited May 7, 2017 by 41chevy 4 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatngu Posted May 7, 2017 Author Share Posted May 7, 2017 Okay sounds good to me. We have a few gm alternators hanging around so I'll see if we can rig one up. Thank you very much 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 are you sure its 6 volt?? only the really early b42's were. by 56 57 they were 12 volt. make sure the 6's aren't hooked together to make 12. . if that's the case, one group 31 will spin that thing over faster than its ever seen, trust me 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hatcity Posted May 8, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2017 check for POSITIVE ground first, else you'll burn everything up 3 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 wow...doesnt even look like it needs anything..lol...a little paint here and there and a door glass......have a ball with it..and best of luck...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatngu Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 Batteries are wired a little funky, positives are chained together so a negative to the frame and the starter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 are they both 12 or 6 volts wired in parallel? . the gas job trucks only had a short wire going to the frame and one single battery cable going up to the starter button Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatngu Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 They told me it was 6 didn't notice any markings on them will have to take another look. They have 3 holes to top off battery acid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 3 caps on top is a six volt battery Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 15 minutes ago, beatngu said: Batteries are wired a little funky, positives are chained together so a negative to the frame and the starter 6 volt series = 12 volts same amps a single 6 volt 6 volts parallel = 6 volts double amps 2 Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatngu Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 Okay got it running today, not sure how much clatter to expect from an old flathead but she holds good oil pressure and purrs like a cat. There was a small weep hole shitting fuel out on the fuel pump which a small machine screw plugged quite nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatngu Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share Posted May 12, 2017 The one 12v battery did just fine wasn't quite sure if it would bother the ignition though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 if its 6 volt, it will burn out the points. need to check you starter and generator tags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted May 12, 2017 Share Posted May 12, 2017 The weep hole is there for a purpose. If you block the leakage it may be filling the crankcase with raw fuel. 2 Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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