Progress on 46 1/2 Ton
#76
I like the way you have done your truck. I was curious about the engine. Did you modernize the distributor or is this a newer engine? My 46 has the crab distributor in front of the motor. I have kept mine stock also but did switch to the electronic ignition. I just tore it down for a new clutch pressure plate and throw out bearing and fly wheel grind. It had a terrible chatter on take off. It now is smooth as silk when I let the clutch out. I have it in Florida where I think it might stay for a few years. I had so much more fun with it down here.
Did you paint your truck yourself or have a painter do it? It is very sharp and so smooth looking. I had mine painted but hope to do my next one myself with a lot of practice. Good luck, Steve
Did you paint your truck yourself or have a painter do it? It is very sharp and so smooth looking. I had mine painted but hope to do my next one myself with a lot of practice. Good luck, Steve
#77
Florida
We are in Punta Gorda, Fl. during the winter. I brought mine down in January and had planned to take it back to Middletown, Ohio. I have enjoyed it more down here because they have 15 to 25 shows a week down here. I only go to a couple a week but it's nice to have choices. We are about 25 miles North of Fort Myers. One day I would like to see your truck after it is finished. I have pictures on my home page if you have not seen my truck. Take care and good luck, Steve
#79
#80
I was thinking of catching up with BobJ and his son there tomorrow but it is going to be rainy and bad? So I am going to go look at a fire truck I mite buy! And I need to get a big check from the job down the street from you so I can get started on it. Sunday I am helping a buddy work on his deck.
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#84
I found them there when I got back from Jefferson (didn't buy anything but I did see a 1947 tonner in the car coral; that's a first.) I will post pics of the tail lights with the spacers hopefully this week. Thanks again!
#85
I hooked up my headlight switch and have a question about it. When I pull the switch to the first position, the parking lights come on. When I pull it all the way on, the headlights come on but the parking lights don't stay on. Is that the way it's supposed to be?? If not, any ideas of why the parking lights would turn off? The tail lights do not come on at all so I need to figure that one out.
Here's a pic of the tail lights with the spacers. The larger of the two spacers is on the passenger side. Not sure if the spacer should be a bit taller. Any opinions?
Here's a pic of the tail lights with the spacers. The larger of the two spacers is on the passenger side. Not sure if the spacer should be a bit taller. Any opinions?
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