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by tomrooster
February 15, 2022, 12:35 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Redneck Cab Mount spacer
Replies: 5
Views: 2474
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Re: Redneck Cab Mount spacer

I used a piece of 4x4 for the rear spring that was broken when I was about 12 or 13 on my first car
by tomrooster
September 5, 2021, 7:35 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: sitting here with a broken leg, good time to post..
Replies: 13
Views: 2224
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Re: sitting here with a broken leg, good time to post..

I used there paint before and the paint matched can to can and I bought another can later and it also matched the first order and I was pleased with the quality and price. Tom
by tomrooster
July 4, 2021, 7:34 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: It‘s shot. I‘m shot.
Replies: 14
Views: 4305
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Re: It‘s shot. I‘m shot.

Sorry to hear that Doc
by tomrooster
March 4, 2021, 8:41 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: How did you finish out the back of cab when tank was removed
Replies: 9
Views: 3810
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Re: How did you finish out the back of cab when tank was rem

I went to Walmart and bought a cheap black carpet . I insulated first then glued and screwed the carpet in place. sorry no pictures of that part
by tomrooster
September 20, 2020, 6:33 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: I broke the shaft on the clutch petal
Replies: 7
Views: 3949
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I broke the shaft on the clutch petal

I broke the shaft on the clutch petal in my driveway. I just made it home from a cruise night the night before . Lucky to have a spare
by tomrooster
October 9, 2019, 7:39 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Rusty 352...???’s
Replies: 11
Views: 2498
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Re: Rusty 352...???’s

From jalopy journal https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/vinegar-radiator-flush.353511/ I ran pure vinegar through my system. Vinegar is a very mild acid and won't hurt anything. Before I used the vinegar I flushed both sides of the cooling system out with clean water and air by rigging up a ...
by tomrooster
September 21, 2019, 7:15 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Rusty 352...???’s
Replies: 11
Views: 2498
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Re: Rusty 352...???’s

I did my Edsel with straight vinegar. I don't remember how long I left it in but it worked . it's been clear ever since. I saw the idea on some website it might have been jalopy journal. It's been about 10+ years ago and no problems. Tom
by tomrooster
September 12, 2019, 7:24 pm
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: Shifter for a RUG -E2 Trans
Replies: 3
Views: 1531
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Re: Shifter for a RUG -E2 Trans

Farm, I would like truck type but any kind that would work and is reasonably priced. Tom
by tomrooster
September 9, 2019, 7:12 pm
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: Shifter for a RUG -E2 Trans
Replies: 3
Views: 1531
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Shifter for a RUG -E2 Trans

That would be a 3+1 toploader overdrive

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by tomrooster
September 9, 2019, 6:59 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: speedometer head ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1147
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Re: speedometer head ?

Screw on at the speedometer slip in on the standard trans . Tom
by tomrooster
July 29, 2019, 7:05 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 1966 F100 240 fuel pump to carburetor fuel line
Replies: 1
Views: 1225
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Re: 1966 F100 240 fuel pump to carburetor fuel line

Web , I always make mine from 5/16" hard tubing with flare and nut on it from the auto supply store and use a plumbers bender and if your careful it can come out real nice. Tom
by tomrooster
April 30, 2019, 7:20 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: headlight adjusters source
Replies: 3
Views: 1215
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Re: headlight adjusters source

I broke a couple and make some temporary ones out of a small bolt, I think 1/4" and 2 or 3 nuts. A pain to adjust but it got me on the road again. They might be still there now that I think about it. Tom
by tomrooster
March 16, 2019, 11:48 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: rust: driving vs. sitting
Replies: 4
Views: 1408
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Re: rust: driving vs. sitting

I say sitting is worst, Not to much salt on the roads in Al. Tom
by tomrooster
March 16, 2019, 11:45 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: springs (the small ones)
Replies: 2
Views: 1143
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Re: springs (the small ones)

Not sure about yours April but mine had springs on the parking brake cable and it looks similar to one of yours. Tom
by tomrooster
March 7, 2019, 8:44 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: What I learned today
Replies: 6
Views: 1995
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Re: What I learned today

Was the boss ticked off when you didn't make it back after lunch? Tom
by tomrooster
February 26, 2019, 8:12 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Bedside filler door: what tanks & necks have you guys used?
Replies: 5
Views: 1251
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Re: Bedside filler door: what tanks & necks have you guys us

Thanks April, On the green bed I used a tank made for 49/51 Chevy I think on the tan truck it is on 75 frame so I used a stock tank and piped it with 2" EMT conduit 90s
by tomrooster
January 18, 2019, 8:27 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: sold my 66
Replies: 6
Views: 1741
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Re: sold my 66

I have 4 with full coverage for less than half of the wife's Ford ins. and in NJ you only pay for registration once and it's good for a lifetime. But don't ask about taxes. Tom
Americans Collectors Ins.
by tomrooster
December 10, 2018, 7:59 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 2 Questions about 66 352 manifold
Replies: 5
Views: 1323
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Re: 2 Questions about 66 352 manifold

Thanks Mr. Jones I still need to know about the sheet metal that's attached to the bottom of the intake manifold. Tom
by tomrooster
December 9, 2018, 8:54 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: 2 Questions about 66 352 manifold
Replies: 5
Views: 1323
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2 Questions about 66 352 manifold

If I take off the sheet metal cover for cleaning under the manifold will I be able to replace it and the little pipe that comes out the front is rusted out , can it be replaced and who sells it or can I just put a piece of 1/2" copper in place of it? Thanks Tom
by tomrooster
October 7, 2018, 7:01 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Wiring fire
Replies: 12
Views: 2183
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Re: Wiring fire

Yes pink is resistor wire and yes you can remove it