My 50 roadster pickup build

[lower50's]

Yes that is the roof in the bed I believe it was metal. If I see it again ill get more details.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by lower50's

Yes that is the roof in the bed I believe it was metal. If I see it again ill get more details.

Thanks again lower, more pics would be great, I would like to see how it's held in place...Jim

[Indian113]

It is Different, but the rounded style of a AD Truck just seems a better fit to me. OR maybe I just LOVE Jim's Roadster after seeing it in person!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Indian113

It is Different, but the rounded style of a AD Truck just seems a better fit to me. OR maybe I just LOVE Jim's Roadster after seeing it in person!

Hey Ray, thanks for the compliment. How's things going for you, working on anything?...Jim

[Indian113]

Hey Jim, It's been so hot I haven't felt like working in the shop. I do have the wife's 64 in it and taking the crossmember off so I can put a later model disc brake one on it with power steering. I am planning on a full tear down this fall and painting it flat black after some body work. My goals are to get AC in it and make it safer for her to drive it Long Distance. Other than that I have just been driving the crap out of my Caddy!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Indian113

Hey Jim, It's been so hot I haven't felt like working in the shop. I do have the wife's 64 in it and taking the crossmember off so I can put a later model disc brake one on it with power steering. I am planning on a full tear down this fall and painting it flat black after some body work. My goals are to get AC in it and make it safer for her to drive it Long Distance. Other than that I have just been driving the crap out of my Caddy!

Ray, I hear you about the heat, the small 12,000 BTU ac unit in the shop keeps the temp down some, but still feels warm when you work hard . Glad your enjoying the Caddy. Are you putting in 71-72 or 73 member...Jim

[Indian113]

Jim, I haven't purchased the cross member yet. I was hoping to find a complete but wrecked truck as I would like to change out the 6 lug rear too. I'll be hitting the salvage yards later this fall.

[lower50's]

Hey Jim I found that convertible again still no owner tho. It is steel must be heavy. This is what I could see for mounting.

[oldman3]

Thanks lower. Pics show how in the front the pin goes in the hole, and the long slit must be his latch. Nice and clean looking...Jim

[oldman3]

Well folks, I've been driving my truck alot, the last few months, and been very happy with performance, etc. On Thursday (8-24) I noticed a rubbing sound if I made a left turn and took off fast. Friday I had Mark drive the truck at the same spot and again the rubbing. After we got home we lifted the hood and I could see shavings of black plastic, then I noticed the shoud showed cutting. I started the engine and Mark watched will I brake torqued it a little. Had a broken motor mount and the engine was rising up.

Pic 1 Got new motor mounts and started removing wires, headers, etc., to be able to remove the thru bolt.

Pic 2 Removed both side, just to be safe.

Pic 3 New mounts, these are not like my orginals, but should be OK, for awhile.

Pic 4 You can see the difference in how they are made.

Pic 5 Here's how it was pulled apart.

I guess after 13 yrs of use, getting on it hard a few times, and the auto cross I did last year the rubber just gave up...Jim

[oldman3]

I had to call Mark and have him come over to help me put it back together.
Need a man to work the jack to raise the engine to get out the thru bolt. And it never fails that the new stuff doesn't fit like the old. The new mounts moved the engine forward about 3/8". Now the header flange didn't line back up with the exhaust pipes. Mark had to use a tie down strap, to move the exhaust forward to line up with the collector. Put everything back together, and started it up and had a small exhaust leak on the drivers side. So after it cooled down I restraped the exhaust, pulled it forward more and tighten the bolts. No more leak.

Pic 1 and 2 is everything back together.

Been driving the truck this week and everything is great...Jim

[Dan in Pasadena]

The old motor mounts ONLY lasted 13 years??!! Pieces of crap.

There's a bunch of stuff on my truck that wore out after only 60 years. I can't believe how badly they were made. HaHaHa.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

The old motor mounts ONLY lasted 13 years??!! Pieces of crap.

There's a bunch of stuff on my truck that wore out after only 60 years. I can't believe how badly they were made. HaHaHa.

Dan, yes it is amazing how things were made then (in the USA), compared to today...Jim

[joedoh]

every clamshell mount I have ever taken out has been broken. I have stopped taking them out!


those mounts you bought are the same ones I like to use. they have a little more vibration than the clamshells but at least they arent broken. I know they arent broken because I DIDNT TAKE THEM OUT


good to see you still kicking! truck looks fabuloso!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by joedoh

every clamshell mount I have ever taken out has been broken. I have stopped taking them out!


those mounts you bought are the same ones I like to use. they have a little more vibration than the clamshells but at least they arent broken. I know they arent broken because I DIDNT TAKE THEM OUT


good to see you still kicking! truck looks fabuloso!

We'll see how these hold up. Thanks for the compliment. You've been moving right along on yours...Jim

[lower50's]

Nice! Ya nothing built now a days will last like it did back in the day.

[Indian113]

Jim, put the top on your truck and stay dry! Sounds like Harvey's heading your WAY!

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Indian113

Jim, put the top on your truck and stay dry! Sounds like Harvey's heading your WAY!

Hey Ray, I think it will miss us. Maybe over by the boot heel. Calling for Sunny sky's and mid 80's thru next Tuesday. Good driving weather...Jim

[oldman3]

Hey guys, been enjoying the truck and going to some car shows, the last two I forgot my camera, so they don't count (no pics). Saturday I remembered to bring it, so they are random shots of different rides. Some you may have seen before.

It was a beautiful day Saturday, so the top was off, and the drive was great, it was only about 40 miles away. Enjoy the pics...Jim

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[Indian113]

Jim those are some Great Pictures, looks like a Good Time was had by a Lot of People. Pretty nice selection of vehicles. Beautiful weather too! Thanks Ray

[RockinKees]

Beautiful pictures Jim!!
Very nice weather also, I don't blame you being on the road!!

Having a good times is all that matters!

[lower50's]

Nice Weather for sure. There are some really nice rides there, but you said it was 40 mi away and your GPS shows you only did 79mi lol Thanks for posting.

[oldman3]

Originally Posted by Indian113

Jim those are some Great Pictures, looks like a Good Time was had by a Lot of People. Pretty nice selection of vehicles. Beautiful weather too! Thanks Ray

Thanks Ray, I enjoyed it.

Originally Posted by RockinKees

Beautiful pictures Jim!!
Very nice weather also, I don't blame you being on the road!!

Having a good times is all that matters!

Thanks Kees, Couldn't say it better myself.

Originally Posted by lower50's

Nice Weather for sure. There are some really nice rides there, but you said it was 40 mi away and your GPS shows you only did 79mi lol Thanks for posting.

Thanks lower, but I did say "about"