DJ3100
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Post #388 of the link F2stang link below, pretty much explains what I did.
1936 chevy low cab build 1.5T
- Thread starter CORPO
- Start date
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Fastfish70
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Setting toe
For checking toein on anything this is the procedure I use.
Raise front tires off the ground, clamp a scribe or thin marker to a jack stand or other solid base and while spinning the tire gently slide the marker into the tire tread area preferably on a smooth portion of the tread untill you get a mark all the way around. Do this on both sides. Now you have consistent marks on the tires regardless of tread wiggle or bent rims or tire bulges. Set the car back on the ground. Run plum bob from scribed line down to floor and Mark. Do this front and back of both tires then take your measurements. I actually use two plumb bobs tied together and draped over each tire and held in place with tape so I don't have to mark the floor. Hope I explained this right. Also you might want to cycle the suspension and turn steering back and forth and check it again.it helps to find sloppy components. Hope this helps. Pauly
For checking toein on anything this is the procedure I use.
Raise front tires off the ground, clamp a scribe or thin marker to a jack stand or other solid base and while spinning the tire gently slide the marker into the tire tread area preferably on a smooth portion of the tread untill you get a mark all the way around. Do this on both sides. Now you have consistent marks on the tires regardless of tread wiggle or bent rims or tire bulges. Set the car back on the ground. Run plum bob from scribed line down to floor and Mark. Do this front and back of both tires then take your measurements. I actually use two plumb bobs tied together and draped over each tire and held in place with tape so I don't have to mark the floor. Hope I explained this right. Also you might want to cycle the suspension and turn steering back and forth and check it again.it helps to find sloppy components. Hope this helps. Pauly
CORPO
Buildin' it his way, one piece at a time...
Had some good truck time this weekend...!
Got the alternator sorted out... Switched it out ... Seems something was wrong with the diode in the other one... (Even though it was new) Dads been on YouTube... Learned how to check the alternator...
Took her out for a 15 mile run on sat.. Got her up to 65mph.. Everything seems good... Still need to dial in the steering she's wandering ... I find myself constantly adjusting... Part of which is due to the slop in my box I still need to adjust out...
The fiancé was jealous she didn't get to go for a ride... So Sunday we took a ride from the city back out to where the truck is to go for another ride... Probably a 25 mile run... Got lots of thumbs ups and waves...
I decided to take the opportunity to take some cool photos... Plus Bama is putting together that calendar
Dad had the ladder out he was cleaning the gutters... Took some overheads
I really like this shot
Got the alternator sorted out... Switched it out ... Seems something was wrong with the diode in the other one... (Even though it was new) Dads been on YouTube... Learned how to check the alternator...
Took her out for a 15 mile run on sat.. Got her up to 65mph.. Everything seems good... Still need to dial in the steering she's wandering ... I find myself constantly adjusting... Part of which is due to the slop in my box I still need to adjust out...
The fiancé was jealous she didn't get to go for a ride... So Sunday we took a ride from the city back out to where the truck is to go for another ride... Probably a 25 mile run... Got lots of thumbs ups and waves...
I decided to take the opportunity to take some cool photos... Plus Bama is putting together that calendar
Dad had the ladder out he was cleaning the gutters... Took some overheads
I really like this shot
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earthman
Fascinated by rolling objects!
There it is! That's the one everyone is talking about! Thumbs up and waves feels good doesn't it C-po. Wait untill you take it out at night and all the camera flashes are going off around you at the stoplights. 
8literbeater
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Hey! That is nice
GJunktionMike
Something's wrong with that boy!
Just got caught up again. awesome as always.
smallfoot
He's rockin' the "Nuttin Special"!
Oh yeah!!! Killer ride Corpo....glad to hear you're ironing out the gremlins!
Old Iron
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I'm happy for you too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's always a good feeling when you finally fix a long time problem
It's always a good feeling when you finally fix a long time problem
bruno
Crusty Rusty Old Rat Rodder!
That turned out to be one sweet looking truck
Bamamav
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I like the angle of the first shot, but the shadows kill it.
The second one though looks great
Flipper_1938
He recycles the right way
What did you use to seal your gas tank?
CORPO
Buildin' it his way, one piece at a time...
I like the angle of the first shot, but the shadows kill it.
The second one though looks great
DozerII
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Wicked looking truck Corpo, should be real proud of her.[cl
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rapid49
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Nice Pics !!
DJ3100
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Ok, so now that you have driven it, when do we get to see the next project? I can feel the withdrawal pains already.
By the way, I used Red Kote on my gas tank and it hasn't leaked a drop. Might not be a very good test - I haven't put any fuel in it, yet.
By the way, I used Red Kote on my gas tank and it hasn't leaked a drop. Might not be a very good test - I haven't put any fuel in it, yet.
8literbeater
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Bamamav
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Got RedKote in my Lincoln and my 55 IH farm tractor tanks, no leaks yet.
