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I got the spindles off my axle and sized them up with the other two pair I have, been curious as I didn't remember the other pair I had. So I have two pairs of the passenger car 49-54 and then the ones that were on the axle are different, not sure of the difference but that is for another post. :D

Brian

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drove 50 miles to pick up an powerwheels brute 4wheeler for the boy and 50 miles back. ya know just a truck doing truck things.

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brian: its been a few years since I installed passenger car spindles on my original I beam axle. if the grey cells are correct, the passenger car spindle angle between the king pin and the axle stub are different than the pick up ones. that causes a lot of caster and a big bow in the axle if you can bend it enough to get it aligned.

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WHAT!

Brian

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Started going over the front end parts trying to figure out what I have and I will use.

Brian

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Been a few days, but drove the beast to work.


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Love the look, nice rig.

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Cool, that's why we build them. Looks great...Jim

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After my barn door window installation debacle I was forced to order some of the expensive rubbers from Steele. They arrived today - OMG what a difference! The standard window seals from most AD parts retailers are hard, inflexible and extremely difficult for a novice like me to install. The Steele units conversely are soft and supple. I anticipate a much easier installation. But at this price I'd better not damage these!

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With Christmas stuff and just being beat I have missed getting out for my five minutes over the last few days. I got out there today and finished up the frame so it is ready for powdercoating. It had a few dents and they are all fixed now. The "cart" thingies I made needed a bit of work too and I got that done. Removed the shackle shafts and put some oil on them so the hole they go in will be protected when sand blasting and powedercoating.

Now, I have to find something to do while I am waiting for the powder coating. One of the things is get all the springs and axle to get it rolling. I have to pull the rear end apart next I am thinking.

Brian

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I had a visitor at the house today too, with cmayna (Craig) coming buy to get a little part I had for him. We had a nice chat with his truck and mine, it was a nice bit of the day for sure. He drove his basically original truck (got a later 235 and a stereo LOL) over from across the SF bay and this truck is SOOOOOOO damn cool it's crazy! He posted this photo a while ago.

I thought it was cool seeing it in the photo but in person, wow, it is beyond cool.

Thanks Craig for the visit!

Brian

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Nice, love using the old trucks for work.

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Cool its always nice to share a vendor and products you are happy with.

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I continued a centuries old Christmas Tradition disassembling a rear end with my brother.

Brian

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That's a little weird, Brian, but I hope you had a great time!

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Brian, what's the ratio, and are the axle shafts the good ones???..Jim

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Jim, I ended up finishing the day with food poisoning after lunch. We are talking going to the hospital and all. I am still KNOCKED OUT by it, I will likely be staying home tomorrow when my family goes to my sister-in-law's house for Christmas.

I am really screwed up, hope it's over by tomorrow sometime but I don't see it.

Brian

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do you know which one of your family members tried to kill you with poison Christmas treats? hope you start feeling better soon man.

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Hey Brian, sorry for the bad food. That's nothing you can fix in a day. Take care...Jim

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evilokc, that was funny, you are so not right in the head!!! :D

Brian, get better soon, I had food poisoning once 30+ years ago and I'm still finicky about what I eat.


Jim W

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What's funny is I eat ANYTHING, I go to restaurants with food from all over the earth, Afghani, Pakistan, Mexican, Korea, I LOVE food. I go to a different restaurant every time ordering the first thing I don't have any idea what it is on the menu! I LOVE food and am blessed with all we have just blocks from my house let alone the whole SF bay area.

So the funny thing, I went out with my brother yesterday who is NOT like this. We went to a 40 year old Americana restaurant at a ledgendary location in town. I have seen photos of this building (different name) in the fifties. I got a boring old American lunch that was miles from the crazy stuff I usually get.

So it's damn funny that my brother who freaks about the stuff I usually go out and get took me to a place that got me sick as a dog!

I am still feeling pretty funky but it's NOTHING like I felt yesterday. That was really really bad.

Brian

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so you didn't get your 5 min in on the truck? BAD SANTA!!
when I lived in Hayward we always went to this little hole in the wall Mexican place on A street. seems like the board of health was always shutting it down.
I love all kinds of food and im convinced that the spices used in international food is better for you than the bland American style dishes.
have a Merry Christmas.

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Was that Mexican place West of the freeway towards the airport on the right side?

Yes, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Brian

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Wait a second, I did put in my 5 minutes! Go back to post #2494. :D

Brian

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Well - I didn't eat anything exotic today (my wife is making "stir fry" for supper, though...), but I DID get to do a LITTLE on my 47. I managed to get the front axle on and bolted down, the front shocks installed, and a few small items painted. Not much, but any progress is progress...

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brian - that place was on A street up near 5 corners / mission blvd. but that was a long time ago. we moved to seattle in 1981.

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the death rattle made an appearance at Christmas. it impressed the crowd as usual. really need to get back to wrenching on it.

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I remember one near the RR tracks, sounds like the one.

Brian

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Sooooooo, I ended up in the ER yesterday, WHOO HOOO:lol:
Stayed there until after midnight so I was in the ER on my birthday, is that cool or what! :metal: Food poisoning, virus, they aren't quite sure. All I know is it felt like my intestines were tied in a knot with a 5lb rock trying to get through!

Yep, I was feeling almost normal by then though so believe me it was a GREAT birthday present.

Brian

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Glad to hear you are feeling better, Happy Birthday!

Jim W

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Thanks Jim, I just opened my birthday gift from my family, an inflatable kayak! I have wanted to get one for so long, never bit the bullet so it's damn cool they chose it for me. I can't wait to get out and give it a try!

Brian

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Nice!

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I'm glad you're out, and hope you have a low co-pay!

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I knew the project was getting to ya but not this bad. Haha. Good to know your ok.
:metal:

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drove the death rattle to the gym and to run a few errands.

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:metal::barn:

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Holy cow...glad you are feeling better!

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Sorry to hear. Had a similar event long ago that was traced to antibiotics i was on at the time. feel better!

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Brian, glad your better, enjoy your gift...Jim

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happy birthday. Hope you make another trip around the sun.