Howdy folks. Tomorrow is the big reveil on the art work in Gautier. That thing sure turned out nice. Look it up on-line.

 

Hello D-Bone and Welcome to the group.

I bought another Ford today. Yup a 1983 F1500.

Tractor that is......Two cylinder 20 HP Diesel.

 

Good looking tractor.

 

Crankshaft. Got an odd asymmetrical pattern on one of the yota's mains.

 

Wow. That's some work. The copper is beautiful. When it goes green in the salty breezes it should be completely natural. Check the videos at the bottom of the page.


Much-anticipated Dean Mosher sculpture to be unveiled at Gautier's town center March 22 (photos, videos) | gulflive.com

 

was the cap on properly or misaligned?

 

Don't know. I bought it new. According to many parts suppliers & "experts", an 87-22RE fulie does not exist. Of course there were plenty who said it couldn't be a SR-5 either since it is an automatic. But besides the graphics, it says so plainly on the bill of sale & title.

 

I'd have the crank journals checked for trueness and make sure that particular main bore was in centerline
with the others.

 

Yes, I believe I'm going to have to load it up & drag it over to a machine shop (massey's has been recommended) & pay to have all measurements checked & tanked before ordering machine work & a parts kit. Was hoping what little I can safely check as well as see in the form of wear would indicate that I could get away with just rings & bearings.

I'd be more than happy to let you take a gander at it, if you feel like it, and listen to your opinion.

 

Massey's has done all of the machine work I've needed on motors and heads. they're very reasonable on price and usually have a decent turn around. if I can catch a break from work next week I'll be glad to swing by on my way home one evening.

 

Jackie Thompson (Hour of the 50's) is having a 75th Birthday Party today. I am invited so maybe I can take and share some pictures.

He is still the host of his weekly broadcast; http://www.wlezfm.com/index.php/site/Rockin/

 

Knot >> I didnt know Jackie was still living. I did some work for him years ago.
David >> We had a great time yesterday at the reveil. It turned out great. It was the result of a year and a half of work and planing. Kinda proud.
I almost forgot. Good morning Dbone and all the brothern. David >> Thanks for putting up that site. I cant do that. Old Redneck you know.

 

Morning Fellow Forders. Got an Easter Egg hunt at the kids school starting at 12 noon. I hope the weather holds off long enough.

 

Welcome DBone! Well guys, the Mississippi Street Rod Association Dixie Rod Run is finishing up Sunday at Trustmark Park. It is supposed to be a pretty day for a change. Is anyone planning to go? David and I went last year and there were some really nice rides. I am going to try to go about lunch time.

 

Terri & I drove by yesterday on the way to Sam's & it dawned on me that that must be what was going on. Thomas, I'll give you a call. Looks like I won't be doing much today.

Any of yall' locals wanna' meet up?