Progress on 46 1/2 Ton
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Deb, it was great meeting you last night. Your truck is looking great. You'll be driveing it in no time. I will make the blocks this weekend. I am going to make two test pieces out of white oak. One 3/4" and one 1" thick you can bolt them up and see if you like the gap under the fender
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Deb, it was great meeting you last night. Your truck is looking great. You'll be driveing it in no time. I will make the blocks this weekend. I am going to make two test pieces out of white oak. One 3/4" and one 1" thick you can bolt them up and see if you like the gap under the fender
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I may be wrong here and I'm sitting on my couch not near my truck, but The start button is actually a ground which completes the circuit through the dash. That is why there is only one wire to it. Because of this I don't think there is actually 'power' to it. Electrical is my worst aspect of truck fixing so I could be off base here...... Nice job on the start btw.
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That's a nice looking truck. Mounting them on the side was another option I was considering, but the other style mounting brackets would need to be used and would require drilling holes in the box or stake pockets. I like where we have them positioned now (less chance of messing something up).
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That's a nice looking truck. Mounting them on the side was another option I was considering, but the other style mounting brackets would need to be used and would require drilling holes in the box or stake pockets. I like where we have them positioned now (less chance of messing something up).
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I do like them there; you did a great job! I'm pretty sure mine will never be relocated there, unless my body shop guy does the drilling.
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Off the side of the frame rail under the bed. Chris is going to help with making spacers (3/4 to 1-inch) so they can be completely seen. Right now the tops of them are slightly hidden by the box.
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I completely understand not wanting to drill. Like I said, about 2 years before I was foolish enough to go for it. Then again, I don't have that real pretty and new paint to worry about. It's not the last mistake I will make before I'm done.
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Nice truck
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