Viking 60 1959 Rebuild thread

[mrolds88]

Ogre, he already has one......

[Softpatch]

that's totally old school ...Who does that.?
weld a crank rod for a Hanger
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into my work cycle for the next few day trying to keep motivated doing little things
took these to the sandblaster cabinet
researching Hydrovac....
I read you have to use special oi in booster to keep the leather seals from drying out once a yr......
I'm shure that has never happend so.

I'm going to replace the master cylinder and booster unit....
and lines and hoses and wheel cylinder
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anyone steer me were i might find these parts for my 6B.? (C60)
not going to rebuild myself.........Sp
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[Softpatch]

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Wiring....Push Botton start ..Fuse panel lacate in glove box

FIND LIGHT SWITCH
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10 wire Curcuit to glove box (63 C-10 chevy sprint)
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Mr. VAS-GAS
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[Softpatch]

My dad gave me this book few yrs back one of the few thing that made it when are family house burnt down 1988..
scans Hydrovac
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PBrake adj
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Removed Master Cylinder
Twist brake line off
2 5/16 bolt cut hole in floor
I'm sure that not how to do it But the floor is toast so......
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[Softpatch]

Chevy Truck Manual
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http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com
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http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...056.htm#Brakes
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http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...57cmpc0443.htm
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4.63 - 4.92

[diablo03]

looking good dude! it cleaned up nice.....looking forward to what you plan to do next

[Softpatch]

Trying to pull the trigger on a new Master cylinder I hope this is it
raybestos MC21698
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But tomorrow I'm buying the Ol Man Lunch taking him to the DMV see if I can't get some traction on the Title......
like a member from Touchet, WA. sudjusted

then were going to see about
Firing this dude off on the Propane

the Ol man he's handy like that.
if not I'll cut bait and go on Gasoline......
Either way if she's going to run we'll make it run after sitting in the bush for 15yrs.
One way or another I'm going to drive this truck and it's going to be real soon
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The "Ol Man" (Mr.Vas-Gas)
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[Softpatch]

thanks to roger 55
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1955-59 Truck Vin Number Information
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http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34093
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and door & fender patch (very Cool)
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http://www.trifive.com/forums/showth...04#post1208904
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[Softpatch]

I received this message when i opened my mail box ...???
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..."You have reached your stored private message quota and cannot send any further messages until space has been created."

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so I would like to respond to a member who sent me a message
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Originally Posted by 55 2nd series

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks47_59/t47_065.html
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Thanks, Gary

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Hi Gary thank for the offer I found a rebuilt unit
for $300 exchange I believe this is the way to go
Also thank you for the Panel link I could use it
we got the truck to run and will be posting picture
soon Thanks again and if you could add anything
helpful to my thread please do . thanks again ....Scott
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[mrolds88]

Glad you got it to run!!!

[Softpatch]

Thanks mrolds88
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Let me just say this ......

.. Finding my fathers old truck which I have not seen/dirven in 38 yrs and bring it home and getting it started.
Finding this forum (well i was here before this truck have a 63 fleetside)
still didn't think anyone was working on early Apache's.?
I've just noticed my truck mag's are filled with third gen trucks (55-59)
even going to a brake store in the city and finding an 55 yr old Hydrovac booster on the shelf ...Just doesnot happen.?

Call it Fate, Magic, I don't know what is going on.?
It feels like a was selected to save this truck yes I found it
Or did this truck found me.?
........................................... so this what i will do..My way

with a lot of help from good people I meet here and along the way
Thank you ..... scott (softpatch)
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The dad (mr Vas-Gas) came over and he had some propane showed me how it went

This is turning into a "Father son project" and I'm ok with that.!
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The tank was sound and no leak but we decided to go on the bottle
to start it
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after a heated discussion.....
I won and put an HEI in it...the point were shot and another set
would mean another day.
I had the HEI set up on my spare 283
so threw it in...It just barely fit really close to the firewall
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I will save you the drama
the first video is the first running of the Viking 327 Propane
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gexzwtfgzxI
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If you want...
The second video is drama just before we got it running
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMqDxmlvkSg
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3rd video is it running
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRnPXoBwDBY
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feeling good about what has happen in the short three weeks
got cocky and tried to replace the hose from solenoid valve to regulator...DOAH broke the hose fitting on the 40 yr old regulstor
luckly i know a guy who works on that stuff like i said before the dad is a handy guy
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she runs well for were it came so today I dropped the Hydrovac unit
every fricken line was so week ended up twisten everyone I touched.

Took the hdrovac unit to the shop for a rebuild and order a reman Master cylinder
should be middle next week just about time for my work cycle.
Went junk yard diving scored a gas peddle out of a 64 C-10 might work
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I have a landry list to tackle got the HEI in need to put the one wire alt in and alot of wiring maybe pull a wheel or two see what the brake shoes
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looking for a new aluminum Radiator anybody have any leads...??...Thanks Sp
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[jdl71]

Enjoying this thread immensely. That starter got quite a workout

[Softpatch]

Originally Posted by jdl71

Enjoying this thread immensely. That starter got quite a workout

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ya they just don't build them like that any more
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Dad rebuilt the Propane regulator.... He had parts (still 34yrs after he sold his Business and equiptment ??(truck)
Now I know were I get My Hording tendency
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bought a battery
I got back late but did manage to beat the H**L out of the light switch
to get it out.
Been soaking it for days.. Have a spare from my 60 Apache
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Finished the eye lids in Almond white ss,screws
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Found an Ants nest with eggs...... Broke out the "Bug Stop"

Still can't find a radiator
might have to go Aluminum
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Propane Ragulator (Rebuilt 6-28-14)


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Wiper Switch

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[jdl71]

Originally Posted by Softpatch

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ya they just don't build them like that any more
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Dad rebuilt the Propane regulator.... He had parts (still 34yrs after he sold his Business and equiptment ??(truck)
Now I know were I get My Hording tendency
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bought a battery
I got back late but did manage to beat the H**L out of the light switch
to get it out.
Been soaking it for days.. Have a spare from my 60 Apache
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Finished the eye lids in Almond white ss,screws
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Found an Ants nest with eggs...... Broke out the "Bug Stop"

Still can't find a radiator
might have to go Aluminum
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Propane Ragulator (Rebuilt 6-28-14)


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Wiper Switch

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That green really cleaned up good. Bummer about the rust, hopefully you save most of that paint. Headlight buckets look sharp!

[Softpatch]

It has been A month to the day since I found the truck thought i would post an update
in my work cycle for a few more day soo not much going on We've had great weather here

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restled with the starter wires PIA somebody put a finger nut on the inside treminal
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removed the gages
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inside dash
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Shot of the engine and wiring mess
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HEI , Battery box removed to do a little work to it
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tried to remove the tires to do brake service They Kicked my A**
Didn't get far it took all I had I'll get i'll just need more somthing.?
Left hand threads on driver side ( who would of thought.?)
Socket is ..1" 1/2 and thats a 4ft pipe standing on it after soaking for days with WD-40
nada
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Finally sold my old vette seats Just stuff..... and been working alot of OT to support the Viking Project
Still no Radiator maybe i will get lucky next week
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[Softpatch]

and bought some trinkets on the Fleebay for the motivation factor
brake house called me said booster was done and MC was in...

It"s never good when your parts man ask "Are you sitting down.?"
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.........Sp

[Katrina/10]

Get one of these, it will loosen the lug nuts easily:

Torque Multiplier Lug Nut Wrench - Cheater Wrench...

[66Submarine]

Neat!

BTW, I think your exhaust hanger actually needs some ARP bolts...

[Softpatch]

the truck God's were smiling on me ...
I found a radiator used from a Trifive V8 car its my Betweener
and picked up my new master cylinder and my rebuilt Hydrovac booster
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Test fitting the radiator
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[Softpatch]

removed the rear wheel to check brakes (15X5) Two wheel cylinder per wheel
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more work on battery box
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received more bling today
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removed all the brake lines and hoses (no pic,s)
going to have to work on my brake line fabrication skills
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Wheel brake assb, broke down
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[diablo03]

looking good bud!

[Softpatch]

My new to me Radiator had a leak so took it to the shop...
glad a did $40 was well worth it.
Then me doing my best and spending a few hr trying to make it stop leaking
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I always amazed how big these tires are (8.25-20)
everything on this truck is so much bigger then I,m used too after wrestling
with this truck for a few hr I'm beat up
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[Softpatch]

looking for parts ... rear brake hardware
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[Jake1971]

This may be the answer to your parts and patch panels search

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4554285375.html

I have seen this truck listed several times over the last few months and the price has decreased every time it was re-listed. The seller now claims there are title problems.

[Softpatch]

Originally Posted by Jake1971

This may be the answer to your parts and patch panels search

http://austin.craigslist.org/cto/4554285375.html

I have seen this truck listed several times over the last few months and the price has decreased every time it was re-listed. The seller now claims there are title problems.

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.wow that truck is very cool....
for now i just want to focus on the truck's I do have
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I sold 4 trucks (67 C-10, 64SWB, 78scotty,and 71F250,) this year so i could focus on this one...and the other green one
thanks though for the eye candy.....
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Need to find those rear brake shoes springs
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