What did you do to your truck today?

[losthope]

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

What are the measurements for that tank losthope including the flange that extends out on the sides...Thanx

length with flange is 28 1/2 and width with flange is 23 and has a 5/8 flange all the way around......so tank size is 27 1/4 for length and and 21 3/4 width....from inside frame rail to inside frame rail is 27 3/4 and tank is 27 1/4 it will have a little bit of flange sitting on rails ...will most likely have to add flat stock on rails to get more meat or just strap the tank, and thats with the length going left to right looking at back of truck.......if you flip the tank length going tailgate to cab with gas filler at the back it will just be floating inbetween rails youd have to strap tank....you have to move cross supports.....the tank measure's 8inch's in height and if you put the tank flush to the bottom of the bed supports it hangs down to the bottom of side fenders (bottom of bed support braces to bottom of fender measures around 8 inchs),you would see the tank a little from the back if your not running a bumper.......if you notch the bed support braces like i seen some other guys do it would really tuck up in there... the only thing you would have to do to tank is make the filler stick straight up instead of at a angle......still gonna find out the ohms on sending unit..

[Rich 5150 69]

Are you running with the stock gas gauge,,? VDO should be able to tell you, or go to Vintage Ford.....

[losthope]

Originally Posted by Rich 5150 69

Are you running with the stock gas gauge,,? VDO should be able to tell you, or go to Vintage Ford.....

im gonna ask the guys on the 52-56 ford guys on the hamb somebody will know for sure, in my ford parts catalog's they show 6v and 12v sending units just dont say what ohms.!! it would be nice if its the same as stock truck gauge. i think i have another spare 54 ford gas tank (i have owned a couple 54's) if my tank install goes well and your intrested you can have it ,,if i still have it.

[LostMy65]

Took lots of measurements to fit replacement quarter panel.

[awbrown]

Originally Posted by wutnxt

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Sounds like a very busy day dude

Sure was!! I remember doing it 20 odd years ago it was a snap , now I wonder how I ever did ... used to be fun , now it is too much like work !!! Glad I had AC in the shop ......

[lakeroadster]

Originally Posted by losthope

they show 6v and 12v sending units just dont say what ohms.!! it would be nice if its the same as stock truck gauge.

Can't vouch for the accuracy of the following... found it online from a reputable company, DENNIS CARPENTER :

FORD FUEL TANK SENDING UNIT - Part Number 99A-9275
6 or 12 volt. MUST USE ORIGINAL DASH GUAGES 14-18 OHMS FULL 88-94 OHMS EMPTY
w/ Float & Gasket also fits Mercury 1953 1954 1955

http://www.parts123.com/index/google...X-99A-9275.htm

Hope this helps,

John

[66-PMD-GMC]

[quote=shrunken66stroker;4880531]

Originally Posted by 66-PMD-GMC

You ever seen the top fuelers when they nail it and the tires get real tall???

Yes, but M/T street tires don't grow like eagle top fueler slicks. Not even close.
I am just curious about his goal with his build.
My 63 has stock wheel houses that I widened 4" and they have more than enough room all the way around for my 21" wide M/T. I like the stock sleeper look.
Some people put big wheel tubs in for visual effect.
Maybe he is going for the "back halved" effect.
The hood looks like it is off a pro stock.
I dunno. That's why I asked. It's an interesting direction he has taken.

[bo-w]

mounted and plumed the carb , valve covers and got the timing close. ........ she fired last night

[el_bole]

Hmmmm where to start....I bought a "new" bed.....(red one)

Took Old bed off(don't like the Chop done to it) what a bear it was...Me, Myself, And I took it off, oh yeah the cherry picker helped LOL

And the blue step side I am selling......FYI its a short bed complete with tail gate......

[niterider65]

started part two up the aframe upgrade for the cross drilled rotors
with new moog parts ... took a little time to gett the old ones out
tomarrow will put the new ones on .

[towersddg9]

will order up a driveshaft tomorrow, did some more wiring, running the bulk down inside the frame out of sight, really like the AAW kit, and the dual relay trinary kit from old air

[Leadfoot Lambert]

Lowered the rear using the Jeep TJ rear springs, I also changed the trailing arms because the old ones were bent, new poly bushings too! Does anyone have a spare drivers lower shock mount that you don't need? Mine is junk.
BEFORE

AFTER

[Leadfoot Lambert]

Pic of bent trailing arms!

[glos55]

Nice Lambert! Brought it down quite a bit, Looks great!!!

[Leadfoot Lambert]

Thanks for the kind words, I would have gone lower all the way around but this truck will be a daily driver and will see 10,000 miles a year.

[Turkey]

Finished the driver's side trim holes.

[kieth]

Went out and looked at 2 other 60's trucks today, drove my gmc 300 miles, filled it up and got 17.2 mpg drove around 70mph with a strong sidewind, got 19mpg the first tank full but it was in town and really driving slow......Kieth 350--700r4, 3:73 31" diameter rear tires..

[doublebeetx]

Finally a cool front came through the great state of Texas where I could work on my 64 stepside I got in April. I got the rivets ground out to remove the rear crossmember and the spare tire holder so I can install a Mustang in the rear. Still have to do a little more trimming but proud to be able to get that done.

[niterider65]

driver side spinde is on but im going to have to tear it back down the lower ball joints not setting all the way in.. ive going to have to get a press on the
lower un less it pops the rest of the way down .. also stared on the fire wall tring to get the thing to gether to drive

[pdxhall]

Went shopping. Bought new bolts and nuts for the rear brake backing plates and new rear axle bearings and seals. I also bolted up the backing plates, removed the old bearings and seals, and did a little touch up painting on the rear diff.

[samuellg1977]

Originally Posted by kieth

Went out and looked at 2 other 60's trucks today, drove my gmc 300 miles, filled it up and got 17.2 mpg drove around 70mph with a strong sidewind, got 19mpg the first tank full but it was in town and really driving slow......Kieth 350--700r4, 3:73 31" diameter rear tires..

Isn't that 700R4 nice? I love locking mine up on the interstate and just cruising along!!

Sam

[gpk1961]

Had a horn/short and drain the battery issue. Tracked it down to a ground out under the dash. Got rid of extra wires and plug ins, wrapped and reconnected many wires. Everything is working!!! Electrical problems fixed! Fuel leak fixed! Broken bolt, removed! So interior paint and freshen up is next. Here are some shots from this weekend. gpk1961

[niterider65]

pics just a couple of more of what was done

[glendale]

Originally Posted by losthope

im gonna ask the guys on the 52-56 ford guys on the hamb somebody will know for sure, in my ford parts catalog's they show 6v and 12v sending units just dont say what ohms.!! it would be nice if its the same as stock truck gauge. i think i have another spare 54 ford gas tank (i have owned a couple 54's) if my tank install goes well and your intrested you can have it ,,if i still have it.

what about cutting the filler and get a flip down lic plate from any gm vehicle that had them and making it fill from the bumper?

[Vernski]

Originally Posted by niterider65

driver side spinde is on but im going to have to tear it back down the lower ball joints not setting all the way in.. ive going to have to get a press on the
lower un less it pops the rest of the way down .. also stared on the fire wall tring to get the thing to gether to drive

No one bothered to tell me the bottom ball joint's have to be pressed in either a 10 ton press makes quick work of it only problem you have to take the bottom a frame out. There are some c-clamp that have a heavy duty bolt you screw down and it will push the ball joint up in there if the ball joint is smooth, but if has splines on it take it out and to a press it's the easy way to get it done IMO...Vernski