Papabear said "I'm getting worried about you"

[patracy]

At Zout's yesterday. But that's just the kettle calling the pot black.

Picked up a bobber today. The drive from Macon to Atlanta was pretty uneventful. Started heading up the hills at Fulton industrial and Thornton rd on I-20 and she started slipping the clutch. I babied it the rest of the way home. It got baaaad the last 10 miles. But I made it home. I noticed the fording plug in the transmission when I picked it up but I didn't think to pull it. Wish I would have now. I pulled the plug at home and drained a half to one quart of engine oil. Drove it around the block just now, it seems like it's getting a little better. I'm considering making up a pipe with a tee and valve in the bottom to allow me fill up the housing with a couple quarts of solvent so I can drain it back up as well. Got a copper crush washer leaking on the rear passenger wheel cyl. And I've gotta figure out the lighting issue. I rigged up a flasher system for it to get it home. Also the rear axle needs to be moved back 4" or so to center it in the wheel well.

Anyhow, I'm working on the CAMO NORTH location. Good thing I can sleep in these trucks, I think I'm at the limit of vehicles here.

 

[patracy]

Oh and since it's painted black, it's already named the "Black Pearl".

 

[73m819]

Spary a couple of can of brake clean into the bell housing thought the inspection opening that the inspection opening cover plate covers

 

[patracy]

Good idea Ron. I'll go do that now. BTW, I added that thing we talked about yesterday.

 

[wreckerman893]

That is one butt ugly truck.

Bless it's heart.

 

[DUG]

That truck has a look like you got it cheap.

 

[patracy]

I'm going to address it's looks once the mechanicals are fixed. I'm thinking 395's for this one as well. Might do something with the paint as well. Or at least add some stars on the doors or something.

 

[patracy]

Yup got a good deal on it due to it's looks and issues. Nothing that I can't fix/change though. Engine runs great though!

 

[plym49]

I like it! I would love one just like it. Nice score.

 

[DieselBob]

Oh and since it's painted black, it's already named the "Black Pearl".

Just add a "Jolly Roger" to each door and Black Pearl script below.

 

[73m819]

Did you find it in the classifieds

 

[Danger Ranger]

Oh boy, you got a project there. It doesnt look like a recent bob-job at all, did it come from an SS member?

 

[leroygreen]

In pic three, is that a boot clamp hanging from the axle?
I always like cheep fixer uppers.

 

[Tow4]

In pic three, is that a boot clamp hanging from the axle?
I always like cheep fixer uppers.

It sure looks like it. At least it's there.
Looking forward to seeing it fixed up at the GA Rally!

 

[islandguydon]

The truck sits like a blazer with the front higher than the rear. Never seen that before. Whats up with that..?

 

[papabear]

That is one butt ugly truck.

Bless it's heart.

Now THAT'S the pot calling the kettle black!

 

[3dAngus]

Any MV is a good MV. Just needs a little love. Andrew will fix it up and we'll ALL be jealous.

 

[islandguydon]

I was thunkin tired springs, Dell's right just needs a little love thats all.

 

[patracy]

Previous owner made some blocks. There's a 1" spacer/leaf in there as well. Probably going to take that out, or add in a set on front. I'd rather it sit like that than the other way around most bobbers sit.

 

[DUG]

I would just have a shop make a set of springs for it. Also, it would be easier (on the eyes) if you drove out from under that trailer bed and added a cut down deuce bed. That would take care of that centered in the wheel well problem.