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i see i am not alone in old tire issues. Thanks for all the replies and the pictoral how to.

I got one tire that still has some flex in it (not much) then the other has a flat spot from sitting and the non flat side can hold the weight of the backend without flexing haha

Does anyone have a good method on how to remove old tires/tubes from rims? Is there a special way to remove the lock ring? I assume i have to break the bead first but it seems pretty stuck...

Farrel: What size tires are you running front vs rear? I see they are different but wondered on the sizes.

Sorry i cant help you with your fastener issue...

Alright cool. yea i suspected somehting wasnt what i remember it being probably was a jan 30 truck using the older cab parts with the updated axles

or come visit my project, its beyond rough...

plenty o parts i could use. Anyhow just for my knowlege i thought all 29's had the other wheels. is this a late 29 or do the dual wheel versions all share the wheels pictured like the 30/31 style?

oh cool yea i had no idea (too much rust not enough nooks and crannies to find paint chips) i did find parts of paint on the wood boards that go between frame and bed but i wasn't sure. I do like how some people keep the natural wood underneath even tho its not factory.

Thanks a bunch!

I love it! one of these days ill get there....

In case you still had the question, yes there is a bolt that goes all the way through the center of the leaves. Looks like yours was sheared and the axle may have shifted a bit, pulling the leaves assunder. Great that you've got a piece of family history! The engine in my truck came from my Mom's c...

Speaking of colors, Mine is believed to have black fenders (long running boards and rear fenders), rock moss green cab but i have no idea what color the stakebed/flatbed would have been. Were the splash aprons same color as the cab or black like the fenders and running boards? Anyone have good onlin...

I think it's terrific what you doing with the Family AA!! I would disassemble and really check those leafs for extreme pitting. Steel from that era crystallizes and the leaves can just break when loaded. If media blast leaves them looking good, I would coat them well and bolt back together right!!!...

Thanks. Yea don't get me wrong i wish i had "rust" like that colorado truck picture up there :D I may have to expand out that way to find some parts. I nearly fainted at the parts collection at Bert's in Denver when i went there :shock: if anyone ever has a chance its a must go trip/stop o...

My objective is definitely not a show truck. I just want to get it together and drive around for my own enjoyment and take it to local cruise in nights. I dont plan to haul a ton of rock or anything (but do highly appreciate the pictures/stories you guys post who do!). I know it isn't pretty but thi...

haha i had one missing spring clamp, one severely damaged and ended up snappin the nuts off (can see in the pic) one freed and other havent tried. Whats the going rate and availability of these springs? are the bushings usually worn out? I know this truck was used from 1929 to 1951, had tons of farm...

Heres pics of side by side comparison of my springs. There is supposed to be a center bolt correct? The head/nut should be visible on the bottom of the pack right? I do need to replace all the bushings in them but i want to know if you guys think i should try to find a better pair or what. Would any...

i need one too.... i have 3 one is AFK...