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Last seen: March 29, 2022 1:48 pm
Go to your local big truck repair shop. He can tell you where he sends his brake shoes to be relined. Also, your local auto parts store may also sen...
Chris Put it on ebay and see where it goes. You can put a reserve on it, or an opening bid at your lowest sale price. Then it may sell, or if you s...
Off the top of my head 85-100 ft lbs of torque. Too loose is real bad and will lead to ruined drum and axle. The taper shaft should be put together ...
Chris $7000 is certainly a very good offer. Have a nice day Steve
I agree with Dane on the split exhaust and twin glasspacks. On the door panels, I think the diamond plate will act like big metal soundboards and mak...
When you put the drum on, it should rotate freely, so the drum is binding on the shoes. The brake shoe mounting lug is also an adjuster. You can lo...
Chris When you put the drum back on, was it turning easily or binding up? If it was getting tight going on then adjustment is a problem. It is also...
Got my SEp-OCT 2011 issue yesterday, 4 FEB only 6 months late. Things are looking up! Have a nice day Steve
Not a bad buy if it is all there. I have paid more for worse and hauled it further. It is likely rusted beyond practical repair. The trim is 4 door...
Chris Good for you! I was wrong again! ....but I have seen several other folks ruin drums by not using the correct tool. As an example, had you us...
I say words twice, I say words twice: You MUST use a proper wheel puller You MUST use a proper wheel puller Old military folks know that lingo; repe...
It is really too bad to see that the only '55 Fireflite wagon ever made was cut up for parts. We must do better as a club to save these one-of-a-kind...
Nothing here in KY yet. Every year it is the same. Steve
Chris You MUST use a proper old timey wheel puller. Like this one or heavier dutier is even better. Once you get it, make sure to loosen the axle n...
Not the same according to my book. The only thing that fits a '59 Firesweep is '59 Firesweep. Good Luck Steve