Category: Shop Truck
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Shop Truck Continuing Progress
With a pitstop on some clean up and a shop sign, the final rivet has been removed. To recap the rear leaf spring hangers were both damaged and needed replaced. The left side had bolts due to prior replacement, but the right side had its original 1973 rivets in place. Knocked the heads off with…
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Shop Truck Work Continues
A little closer to running, I have the bolt for the front leaf spring hangers out. They were rusty and […]
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Shop Almost Open
Several steps closer to opening for business. My application for an ARD (Automotive Repair Dealer) license in the great state […]
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One step closer to four wheels.
A couple of big milestones on my shop truck, Big Green. I cut off the existing leaf spring mounts and shock mounts. They were an inch too wide and at an incorrect angle. I purchased new mounts from Summit Racing to weld on. Next is a mock-up with my measurements from my original rear. I…
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Shop Truck Work Continues
Another fruitful day in the shop. My current “new” Dana 60 still has the leaf spring mounts attached, along with one shock mount. They proved to be a little tenacious. I used the Sawzall first, then tried an air-cut-off wheel. Both did marginally well. I am out of oxygen for my cutting torch, but I…
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Exxon Valdez
Not a huge week at the shop. I inspected my drums and wheel studs and found them in usable condition, so they will be cleaned and painted. I moved the Dana 60 onto a set of sawhorses for easier movement and spilled a fair amount of pitch-black gear oil. The subject of this week’s short…
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A New Dana 60
Another setback, the hubs on the truck are unusable. My used eBay hubs are, in fact, for a Studebaker, so there are no seals that will fit my axles. Now what? Buy another 1973 Dana 60. This one is a true 3/4 ton, so it will match the front axle, but the shock and spring…
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Some Delay…Back in the Shop
After many hours and parts purchases, my original hubs are still in limbo. The problem now? After installing the bearing races, one race is loose and spins freely in the hub. I do have backup hubs, but they need some extra work. The easiest and cheapest route is making my current hubs work. I am…
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Another Good Day at The Shop 1973 Ford F250 4×4
I was able to press out all the remaining studs and drill out the locator pins. The hubs are finally ready to use. I gave them a cleaning with a degreaser and dried them in front of the shop heater. I was very happy to say the least. This had become a multiple-day job. I…
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Shop Truck and More
Finally, after what seems like months, I am finished cutting and grinding my hubs. I have them sitting in PB Blaster until Tuesday. The next step is to use my shop press to remove the remaining 12 studs. Each hub also has a 0.25-inch locating pin, but I don’t think they will hang the pieces…