Ford C900
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From: Brantford
They are safe. They've been used for years, and are still used today. Also budd style rims aren't as safe unless mounted to strict mounting proceedures. To each there own though. Still enjoy that truck.
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Ok I have the truck running but the carb was spilling fuel all over the place. Having the carb professionally rebuild, I do not know much about Holley. I just need to start finding the parts to rebuild the steps, any idea where to look?
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I am pretty sure it's a wrecking yard search job.
We have a tree trimmer outfit with a bunch of C series trucks. I notice they seem to be stockpiling cabs so as to be able to keep the fleet running.
Billions served, but where you had rust, so did everyone else.
Are you good working with metal? You may be bending and welding more than you planned.
Fellow travelers are on Face book. Can't post the link, but go to FB and put "CSeries" in the search and find billions of fire trucks etc.
We have a tree trimmer outfit with a bunch of C series trucks. I notice they seem to be stockpiling cabs so as to be able to keep the fleet running.
Billions served, but where you had rust, so did everyone else.
Are you good working with metal? You may be bending and welding more than you planned.
Fellow travelers are on Face book. Can't post the link, but go to FB and put "CSeries" in the search and find billions of fire trucks etc.
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From: Simi Valley, CA
All 1957/86 C/CT500/900 Tilt Cabs:
D8HZ-16450-A (replaced B7T-16450-B) .. Right Running Board (cab step-in front of right front wheel) / Obsolete
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 3 = 800-543-4959.
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B7T-16450-B =
MCDONALD OBSOLETE PARTS in Rockport IN has 1 = 812-359-4965.
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D8HZ-16451-A (replaced B7T-16451-B) .. Left Running Board (cab step-in front of left front wheel) / Obsolete
GREEN SALES CO. has 1.
DON'S TRUCK SALES in Fairbank IA has 1 = 319-635-2751.
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B7T-16451-B =
GREEN SALES CO. has 1.
D8HZ-16450-A (replaced B7T-16450-B) .. Right Running Board (cab step-in front of right front wheel) / Obsolete
GREEN SALES CO. in Cincinnati OH has 3 = 800-543-4959.
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B7T-16450-B =
MCDONALD OBSOLETE PARTS in Rockport IN has 1 = 812-359-4965.
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D8HZ-16451-A (replaced B7T-16451-B) .. Left Running Board (cab step-in front of left front wheel) / Obsolete
GREEN SALES CO. has 1.
DON'S TRUCK SALES in Fairbank IA has 1 = 319-635-2751.
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B7T-16451-B =
GREEN SALES CO. has 1.
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Stater
Ok, so now the carb has been rebuilt and installed. Went to start the truck and all I got was a click. Now I am thinking it is the solenoid or the starter. So now I need to find the starter number. Hoping it is just the solenoid, much cheaper to replace.
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New trouble
Ok so I have determined the starter is bad and need to replace it. Looking for a part number is tough. I also have a question. I am seeing anti freeze dripping from around the oil pan. I have no clue where it is coming from. Getting discouraged right now.
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Could be just a water pump showing signs the seals are going and dripping down towards the pan or a minor coolant leak from elsewhere making its way down around the sump gasket lip.
If its the dreaded coolant in the oil check for other signs like oil in the radiator or higher oil mark on the dipstick.
Loosen the sump plug a little and see if coolant leaks out first.
If its the dreaded coolant in the oil check for other signs like oil in the radiator or higher oil mark on the dipstick.
Loosen the sump plug a little and see if coolant leaks out first.
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1958/79 C & F850/1000 401/477/534; 1963/69 N/NT850/1000 401/477/534; 1970/79 L/LN/LNT/LT/LTS 401/477/534 / 1980/81 C/F900 & L/LN/LNT/LT/LTS900 477/534.
401 cancelled after 1979. 477 & 534 cancelled after 1981.
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Wow, this thing looks pretty good in that first picture you showed, but if the engine has coolant in the oil, that's going to be some real fun.
I wouldn't scrap it--these trucks have a following, so a sale or part out at the worst would be an idea.
Of course, you could always get the MasterCard out.....
What was your plan with the truck?
I wouldn't scrap it--these trucks have a following, so a sale or part out at the worst would be an idea.
Of course, you could always get the MasterCard out.....
What was your plan with the truck?
Tuned
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From: Louisville, KY
