kpinnc 18,310 #102 Posted May 25 You might wanna bungee that tank somewhere. 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,035 #103 Posted May 25 21 minutes ago, kpinnc said: You might wanna bungee that tank somewhere. I can't help if you ain't got no sense of adventure. 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MainelyWheelhorse 2,640 #104 Posted May 26 (edited) Just kidding @ebinmaine You did want a HOT rod.... 1 hour ago, kpinnc said: You might wanna bungee that tank somewhere. 1 hour ago, ebinmaine said: I can't help if you ain't got no sense of adventure. Edited May 26 by MainelyWheelhorse 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,035 #105 Posted May 27 This evening we finished cleaning the cable ends. I built a new positive cable from solenoid to starter. Degreased the starter and engine block where the cables attach. Installed a NOS Cole Hersee solenoid from my parts department. Added a new battery hold down. Used a primer bulb to dump a little gasoline into the carburetor bowl through the upper vent. At that point the ole beast started right up.... and the alternator started smoking. No worries there. I knew that was a high probability. I have a new HD alternator set aside with a new wiring harness. The truck is setting in the front yard waiting to be towed to the repair shop tomorrow. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 79,035 #106 Posted 10 hours ago Went to see Libby's Service Station where my truck is... Very positive so far. He's using it as a spare time project in between other things, which is exactly what I hoped he would do. Rick has laid out and organized all the parts, and has some of the initial assembly done. He says it all looks OK so far without having attempted actual installation. I'm bringing them a full set of rear brake shoes, springs, and hardware Monday afternoon. We both figured he might as well go right from wheel to wheel with ALL new parts. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
