Progress on my 54

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Aug 25, 2015 | 02:50 AM

Indybeer

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Laughing Gas

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From: Wharton, PA

Progress on my 54

Finally got my wiring done to the point I can start the truck. This truck has been sitting since 1975 but it now lives again.

https://vimeo.com/137110876

Just a short clip of it running. I have since finished tuning it up. Once I hooked up the vacuum line to brake booster I found I don't have enough for the brakes. I ordered a vacuum pump kit that should be here on Thursday. Once installed it should be ready for a test drive down the driveway.

Now all the big pieces of the truck are left Bed, fenders, etc.

Aug 25, 2015 | 04:59 AM

JPMallory

Laughing Gas

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From: Behind the wheel, IN

Congrats! It's looking and sounding good.

Aug 25, 2015 | 06:02 AM

Marauder2004

More Turbo

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From: Roanoke, VA

That's a great looking and sounding old mill you have there.

Aug 25, 2015 | 08:34 PM

Greg Rogers

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From: Central Michigan

Nice! Seems funny there's not enough vacuum for a brake booster ...?

Aug 31, 2015 | 09:24 AM

Indybeer

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Laughing Gas

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From: Wharton, PA

Received my vacuum pump kit on Thursday and have it all wired up and plumbed in. Brakes feel much better now. Pics to follow.

I also bought a complete exhaust kit from LMC and have all but the last over axle pipe installed. There is an issue with fit. Contacted them and waiting on a reply. Sounds much better now.

Hope to do a test drive later this week when I'm off again. Will post another video when I do.