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29-09-09, 01:47
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Fords - so much easier
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But just look at the poor old girl - sitting there - all alone - neglected - unloved. What about the theory of removing every second stud and fitting 20's with 5 stud pattern? I'll give it a go if no-ones sure and report back? Does anyone have any info on say, scarifier tyre sizes?
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29-09-09, 10:40
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 Bob McNeill has raised a pertinent point regarding the spacers for the hubs (or spacing of the rims). The pre-war 20inch wheels used on Fords and Chevs generally ran smaller tyres such as 6.00-20 or 7.00-20, while later trucks went to sizes such as 7.50-20 and 8.25-20. There are specific rims to suit each of these tyre sizes, and in some cases hubs too. The obvious reason is that wider tyres will require a wider rim, and dual wheels will need greater offset so the wider tyres dont foul each other when "bagged" out under load. But a more specific reason is that the centreline of the front tyre must be in a particular position in relation to the Kingpin Axis for it to steer safely and acheive optimal tyre wear. Putting a large dia tyre on a rim with offset for a smaller tyre will have the contact point in the wrong place. With the contact point in the wrong spot, steering effort will be increased. There was not a lot of camber and caster adjustment built into the design (ie: Nil!) of the front end, so it is critical that the correct combination of bits is used to set it up safely.
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30-09-09, 06:10
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Superb info
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30-09-09, 06:41
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 I'd rather you did not finish up over me thank you!  
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01-10-09, 02:15
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By the way
Two other questions I'll pester you Chev lads about..
Does the truck have a four speed gearbox? Has anyone got any photo's of the metal bits of an old timber back? Meaning recent shot's of one that's an original. (Ambitious I know, but here's hoping)
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01-10-09, 11:24
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Cheers Cliff Hutchings aka MrRoo S.I.R. "and on the 8th day he made trucks so that man, made on the 7th day, had shelter when woman threw him out for the night" MrRoo says "TRUCKS ROOLE"
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01-10-09, 15:42
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29-09-09, 11:00
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Chevy Aye!
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Ah looking at old Chevy's aye! They are not a bad old truck I like them until up to 1946 - after 46 they just do not look the same. Go on look at the Chevy .... Chevy ... Chevy it will not bite. If a dyed in the wool Holden fan like me can start looking at those F word trucks so can you look at the opposition - under restricted conditions of course. Chevy .... Chevy ... Chevy Kind Regards Lionel
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29-09-09, 11:40
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I just remembered something....
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Now who was it who posted something like this a while ago on the restoration forum .... Trouble with the 'f' word eh? It's OK to like Chev's, the Ford guys understand...... Some blokes like blokes too! Seriously what Robert said is spot on! Now you are looking a Chevrolets assembled by Holden.... On a more serious note - I am going to the place where I bought my Chevrolet 1940 truck from and another place nearby with plenty of wheels - not 18 inch ones which will fit that truck plus some grilles in better condition than that one. If you are interested I can take some photos and send some information to you about any goodies you might need - if you really are going to do the right thing and resurrect the highly deserving old Chevy workhore - oops I am showing my favourtism towards Chevys again. Kind Regards Lionel
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29-09-09, 12:52
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Owitch!
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 BTW Lionel, Exactly what is a "workhore"?? Kind Regards, Howard (He who never makes spelling, typos or ever contradicts himself!)
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29-09-09, 13:19
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What is a workhore
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 Kind Regards Lionel
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30-09-09, 01:59
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Coming out of the Closet
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30-09-09, 02:04
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Very interested
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I guess all I can say is "you got me"  I just honestly cant stand the thought of the poor old thing rotting away in a paddock.
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30-09-09, 04:08
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Workhore
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Yep sure did get you to rue those words hey! Yes, you can't leave any decent sort of truck to rot away in a paddock. Not even a Chevy aye! Send me a PM with your details and I will email a load of photos on Friday or post them to you via snailmail -after I spend a happy day fossicking in the old truck Valhalla. Leeann is even coming too - somewhat reluctantly I must admit. Kind Regards Lionel
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03-10-09, 02:36
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It's a four-speed - if you look you can see the 'reverse' lever on the side of the shift rod.
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03-10-09, 03:51
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Clarification
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Just to clarify what I meant - does the gearbox have 4 forward gears & 1 reverse. Or 3 forward gears and 1 reverse? Is the box the same as what was used in a Chev Blitz (CMP)?
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