New from Ohio

[BHK knifemaker]

Hey everyone. I have been reading a bunch of threads getting ready to start my build. Well I took delivery today. Here is what it looks like:







As you can see...I am going to need a lot of advice.
Thank you all in advance.

God Bless
L.T.

[Stakebed]

WHEW! gonna need alot of everything! I believe that's a 157" wheelbase isnt it?

Got an engine trans and whatnot?

Always glad to see new members and ask any question you have. Or even try searching and can learn alot that way too!

Whats your plans for it? Like what kind of bed do you plan to make/use/find on it?

[spdway1]

Welcome to the Forum!
You have a good start there.

[gunmetal 2]

nice looking truck, welcome and just remember any question is not dum if u don't know.

[rollingsculpture]

welcome aboard looks like a good start !

[tomkline]

Where in Ohio are you located? I am in NWO. If I can help with anything let me know. I am new to the AA'ss also. The wife and I bought one last Dec. I am having the engine rebuilt now. Mine is a short wheel base.

[BHK knifemaker]

WHEW! gonna need alot of everything! I believe that's a 157" wheelbase isnt it?

Got an engine trans and whatnot?

Always glad to see new members and ask any question you have. Or even try searching and can learn alot that way too!

Whats your plans for it? Like what kind of bed do you plan to make/use/find on it?

Stakebed...I have a "B" engine right now. I do have a trans and a lot of miscellaneous parts. It is a 157"...I believe it had a gas tanker on it. I will take more pictures today and start the tear down.

[BHK knifemaker]

Where in Ohio are you located? I am in NWO. If I can help with anything let me know. I am new to the AA'ss also. The wife and I bought one last Dec. I am having the engine rebuilt now. Mine is a short wheel base.

I am in Steubenville...over by the river. 50 mins. from downtown Pittsburgh PA. Let me know if you get over this way.

I was in Toledo over the weekend at a knife show.

[SHELBY MESSER]

knifemaker, nice truck to get started on. It looks like a late 31/ steel roof and indented fire wall. These trucks are old die hards, what I mean is that all the parts do no need rebuilding. for instence rear axle assy. If it turns freely and smooth I would check the gear oil level and condition, if in range of full do not add. If you need to add drain old oil and replace. Remove all wheels clean and check brakes, repair as needed. Clean all wheel bearing and repack with grease, replace rear hub seal,(front wheels do not have grease seals) clean the front wheel grease slinger good. Check bushings and their mountings for wear, repair as needed. You have plenty of body to keep you going for awhile. Do what you need to do to get it running and driveable. This makes it more fun and enjoyable, Most people tear the trucks all apart, then looses interest in the truck

[BHK knifemaker]

Shelby, thanks for the input. I can't wait to see what lies ahead. I am going to get started on tear down tonight.

[Reds34]

I find it interesting the distributor is still there. I wonder if the popout switch is still in the dash. Cool truck, you have your work cut out for you.

Red

[Stakebed]

I find it interesting the distributor is still there. I wonder if the popout switch is still in the dash. Cool truck, you have your work cut out for you.

Red

haha yea that got me too. didnt see an engine but not sure who removes the distributor and leaves it...

do you plan to return it to its previous life as a tanker?

[BHK knifemaker]

I find it interesting the distributor is still there. I wonder if the popout switch is still in the dash. Cool truck, you have your work cut out for you.

Red

haha yea that got me too. didnt see an engine but not sure who removes the distributor and leaves it...

do you plan to return it to its previous life as a tanker?

No, I think I am leaning toward stake bed.

[Stakebed]

yea a bit easier to find and more practical in todays world

[Stakebed]

yea a bit easier to find and more practical in todays world

i think someone in the classifieds section of this forum is selling a stakebed off a 157" wheelbase for $300...