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by Mr. Jones
October 29, 2019, 8:39 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Elec.brake switch installed
Replies: 16
Views: 4384

Re: Elec.brake switch installed

slick4x4 wrote::clap: ... 50 years from now
Some guy will discover those clamps
When he is working on that truck :lol:
You’re probably right about that,I put a pair of small vice grips on the shifter arm at the firewall 18years ago they’re still there...if it works leave it alone
by Mr. Jones
October 28, 2019, 3:36 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Elec.brake switch installed
Replies: 16
Views: 4384

Elec.brake switch installed

This is the switch from O’Rielly’s about $15.00 https://i.postimg.cc/76g8sfKT/3-C6-BB350-A268-4-C42-B815-62-C1-FB67-A803.jpg Made the mounting bracket out of 16 gauge galvanized steel and another one mounted on the pedal https://i.postimg.cc/FsGmXkNy/804-C0-C17-C659-49-F2-903-E-8-BF4101-DE6-AA.jpg M...
by Mr. Jones
October 25, 2019, 10:25 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Brake switch...??'s
Replies: 4
Views: 1381

Re: Brake switch...??'s

ANOTHER QUESTION.....,
Since I’m replacing the lines,is ther any advantage changing to a silicon fluid or staying with Dot-3?
by Mr. Jones
October 25, 2019, 10:09 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Brake switch...??'s
Replies: 4
Views: 1381

Re: Brake switch...??'s

Steve,
Gotta love U-Tube, I watched one this morning on the switch,looks simple enough...probably go that route....someone posted awhile back their install with pics and a parts list,it showed his mounted off the rear port into a three way fitting....that was my plan....
Thanks
Dan
by Mr. Jones
October 25, 2019, 9:00 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Brake switch...??'s
Replies: 4
Views: 1381

Brake switch...??'s

I'm installing a 67 m/c into my 66 f-250,the problem is mounting the switch in line..M/C has no port for it.......and it has a pipe thread I'm told......been to O'Rielly's,Casper Brake,Nuts and Bolts,True Value etc....no adapters available to get it into a 3/16th."T- fitting.any suggestions wou...
by Mr. Jones
September 19, 2019, 5:27 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Rusty 352...???’s
Replies: 11
Views: 2599

Re: Rusty 352...???’s

Good luck ... seems like an engine that has sat & makes the coolant Rusty .... keeps doing it That’s exactly what’s going on,been doing it since day one back in 2001....not sure on how strong of mixture to use,used an aluminum bread pan once to soak some rusty bolts and the vinegar ate thru the...
by Mr. Jones
September 19, 2019, 2:28 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Rusty 352...???’s
Replies: 11
Views: 2599

Re: Rusty 352...???’s

The rust is all internal, no tear down planned engine runs fine
by Mr. Jones
September 19, 2019, 1:40 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Rusty 352...???’s
Replies: 11
Views: 2599

Rusty 352...???’s

Just checking to see what might be a good method to de-rust this thing.I’m thinking of using a 50/50 mix of vinegar & water...anyone ever done this ??
Thanks Dan
(Cooling system is needing the derusting)
by Mr. Jones
September 17, 2019, 4:28 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: passenger side arm rest
Replies: 2
Views: 1419

Re: passenger side arm rest

If you need an arm rest I have quite a few passenger side in good condition and colors...
by Mr. Jones
August 25, 2019, 5:50 am
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Do you know your pick-ups?
Replies: 37
Views: 9401

Re: Do you know your pick-ups?

Missed a couple of the year's,did score a 79%
by Mr. Jones
August 24, 2019, 5:18 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: New Weller radiator repaired
Replies: 8
Views: 2171

New Weller radiator repaired

Last week I drove down to Pat’s for a radiator he had in a F-600....we both stood there looking at it and agreed,”Yeah that’s a good’un for sure...”......Next day I noticed the overflow tube was missing https://i.vgy.me/hlOBgF.jpg Pulled a tube from another rad. Cleaned up the end and sanded up a sh...
by Mr. Jones
August 8, 2019, 5:23 pm
Forum: Heartland Chapter
Topic: wind blowing in kansas
Replies: 145
Views: 110547

Re: wind blowing in kansas

“START THE CLOCK!!!!”
by Mr. Jones
July 20, 2019, 2:29 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: looks like another secret mission
Replies: 22
Views: 5133

Re: looks like another secret mission

What are your plans for the Merc??
by Mr. Jones
June 27, 2019, 2:33 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: looks like another secret mission
Replies: 22
Views: 5133

Re: looks like another secret mission

I’m thinking a trip to Asia to import all original Chinese Slick’s...
by Mr. Jones
June 18, 2019, 2:24 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: New seat in.....
Replies: 7
Views: 2304

New seat in.....

Finally replaced the original seat,almost hated to see it go.....what with the real McCoy patina and it’s only original once look......think this new one is from a newer truck as I’m sitting about 3” higher now and it’s really firm..feels good now that I’ve had a few days with it.... https://i.vgy.m...
by Mr. Jones
June 14, 2019, 3:20 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Iowa 80,Worlds biggest Truck Stop,Truck Museum
Replies: 5
Views: 1610

Iowa 80,Worlds biggest Truck Stop,Truck Museum

Took a tour Thursday,great place to visit....Here’s a few pics..there not all Fords.....it’s a Museum https://i.vgy.me/Ckmk7i.jpg https://i.vgy.me/xEsxSj.jpg https://i.vgy.me/XJhFDG.jpg https://i.vgy.me/T0wRo5.jpg This is Valla,she’s put up with me for 42 yrs. https://i.vgy.me/D6FzZz.jpg https://i.v...
by Mr. Jones
June 10, 2019, 12:35 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Picture test : new iPod &VGY
Replies: 3
Views: 2184

Re: Picture test : new iPod &VGY

Very easy app to use.If I can do it anyone can....
by Mr. Jones
June 10, 2019, 12:33 pm
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Picture test : new iPod &VGY
Replies: 3
Views: 2184

Re: Picture test : new iPod &VGY

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by Mr. Jones
June 10, 2019, 11:38 am
Forum: Off Subject
Topic: Picture test : new iPod &VGY
Replies: 3
Views: 2184

Picture test : new iPod &VGY

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Need to fine tune the sizing.....