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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 07:38 PM
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"When the Rubber hits the Road"

A BIG day today, so I though I would share! After 20 years I got my Truck on the road again! Completely new brakes, brake lines, wheels, and tires. The 239 is still pretty tired but I just had to do it. The seat is not reupholstered yet, so I had to set on a bucket. Not very comfortable plus lots of clunks and rattles At least I can pull it outside now and do some cleaning and power washing. I know what I will be dreaming about tonight!




 
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 07:53 PM
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Congrats on the milestone. You had better have been grinning like a goof the whole time.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 08:30 PM
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Are those new wheels? Or did you clean up and repaint the old ones?


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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 08:31 PM
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Bucket seats aren't so bad when you finally get to take it for a spin. Made a cushion for mine.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 09:04 PM
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Are those new wheels? Or did you clean up and repaint the old ones? Kirk
I got rid of the original 17" "widow makers" and found four 19.5's that are tubeless type. Had them blasted and powder coated.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2016 | 09:53 PM
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Congrats! Hopefully you will be able to sleep tonight.
Those short spins are always exciting. Before long you will be going further and further.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 05:46 AM
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Congrats and that's great little video..... LOL My first spin down the road was made setting on a 5 gallon bucket.....

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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 07:41 AM
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Great video. That was a pretty long drive. You're making big progress. Stu
 
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Looking good there, Dave. Congratulations on getting your truck back on the road. I enjoyed your video. Nothing says "Nebraska" like a big open sky and a little gravel road.
 
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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 09:45 AM
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Looking good. Thanks for the ride.
 
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I loved that.


Looks like there is hardly any clearance between the front tyres and the fenders with those big wheels. Optical illusion?
 
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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by df85732
The 239 is still pretty tired but I just had to do it.
Why would you say it is tired? Just curious.

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I got rid of the original 17" "widow makers" and found four 19.5's that are tubeless type.
Off of what or where did you find these 19.5's that fit your truck?

Thank you and keep on rockin, I still remember my first drive in mine had sat for 20 years and been worked on for many months.
 
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Yahoo, ah what a feeling. Congratulations on a day you wont forget.
 
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Originally Posted by mOROTBREATH
Why would you say it is tired? Just curious.


Off of what or where did you find these 19.5's that fit your truck?
Just saying its "tired" because it burns a lot of oil and has never had any major work done on it. Plus it worked hard in it's day, hauling livestock and grain on the farm.

The wheels I got a little lucky with. A fellow FTE member obtained them years back and just rescued them because he knew they were hard to find. I do not know what kind of Truck they were on. I do know where there are a couple of more if your looking for a pair.
 
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Originally Posted by Justboy
Looks like there is hardly any clearance between the front tyres and the fenders with those big wheels. Optical illusion?
The 19.5" wheels, and 8R19.5" tires, are actually a slight bit (1/2") shorter than the stock 7.50-17s. Seems wrong that it would be that way, but it's true.

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Off of what or where did you find these 19.5's that fit your truck?
If you are looking for a similar solution I know of a full set of the 17.5s that were also an optional tubeless one piece set of wheels. Not mine and I have no connection to the seller, but can share contact info if wanted. Stu
 
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