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Last seen: February 5, 2026 12:45 pm
@glenncolburn Hey Glenn, yeah, I got one of Les Fairbanks' pullers and had it sent to the shop and I hope that works better. They tried that 3-legged...
David, that is a gorgeous looking 300! Mine Newport Custom is a bit of a Frankenstein creation. My grandparents bought it in '69 and gave it to me 2...
Thanks, David. yeah, I noticed that the lengths listed in the parts book were nearly identical. 1/8" difference?! I should confirm the rear end tha...
@glenncolburn Hey Glenn, well, this is interesting. So, if I have this correcnt, your '59 Firesweep (LS1) is supposed to have come with the smaller 2...
@davidfrank ah, good to know about the sending unit. I figured that it might be so gunked up from old gasoline that it would not work anymore.I've ta...
@davidfrank thanks for the photos and measurements. that aligns with what I have and the shop confirmed that it is definitely NOT the wagon tank. Mo...
Thanks, David. I have already contacted Mr Fairbanks about a drum puller. I think shop may have already damaged the end of the axle using one of tho...