Patience pays off

[Kevin A]

Lee, I hear this guy is looking for you, seems you blew up his cousins home.


Glad to hear you got it running.

[Lazybones]

Kevin;

I laughed so hard I almost wet my pants when I saw that one!!!

[doug hodder]

So Lee...how does that baby handle? probably pushes a little bit in the corner huh? Good job guy....I'm really envious...I always liked that look...suburban/panel.... Doug

[Lazybones]

Doug, It accually handles pretty well. The turning radius is a bit large though. I really opened her up this afternoon! A wopping 47 miles per hour!!! I might have gotten to 50-55 but I am still driving with out brakes.

I can't believe how smooth the engine runs. Like a swiss watch. After all the hair pulling such a simple thing was wrong.

[doug hodder]

Armstrong steering to boot huh? also...is it cuz there are no shoes on the brakes...or just no peddle?...and have you tried out 4wd? and it's kind of amazing to think that we won a World War using vehicles like this at the time...primitive by todays standards...but it was the most reliable...fixable durable thing that the military had....practically bullet proof...and you own one of them...cool ! just my opinion....Doug

[Lazybones]

The master cylinder is dry. I have to remove the floor boards to get to it. I figured get it moving first then worry about stoping it.
Supposedly it had a new brake system installed about 17 years ago; before it was put in the barn. If I'm lucky the mice where too big to fit in those lines.

[Nitetimes]

The master cylinder is dry...... I figured get it moving first then worry about stopping it.

Famous last words..... I can't count the number of times I've said that!! And I do believe I have regreted it every time. Some more than others.

[doug hodder]

Maybe only 47 MPH...but it could pull stumps....I had a friend in Georgetown Colo...that used to have an old halftrack with a snow plow on it...built by White....boy did you get looks in that one!! doug

[Kevin A]

Lee, I know this will sound a bit farfetched
I had a 51 Chevy PU with the brake master under the floor, it had a leak in the brake system so until I was able to repair it, I used to fill the master cylinder then press the brake pedal to the floor and slide my foot off the side of the pedal allowing it to snap back. After repeating this several times it would bleed the air out of the system enough produce a firm pedal. Might be worth trying on the Dodge.

[Lazybones]

Talk about getting the looks. Everywhere I went in town today I got mobbed. Everone wants to now what it is or say how cool it is. When I tell them it is a 1942 they can't believe it.

When I was a teenager my Dad had a six wheel drive Diamon-T tank retriever and a millitary Duck. The tank retriever never had brakes the whole time we had it. It was so low geared you didn't really need them.

[doug hodder]

Just for grins...letter up the back doors..."don't laugh guy...your daughter is in this truck" bet you'll get more looks!!! doug

[Kevin A]

Just for grins...letter up the back doors..."don't laugh guy...your daughter is in this truck" bet you'll get more looks!!! doug

Yeah, and it won't be prairie dogs packing the guns either,

[Lazybones]

I'll just go with what Kevin said!

[asianflava]

It just occured to me.

The name of this thread and what happened afterwards contradict themselves. As far as getting the beast to run, impatience is what paid off.

[The Teardrop Nanny]

Dear Lee,

You have a right to be elated about your recent aquistion.

I remember you telling me about the vehicle (Covelo came up as a topic) that had been hidden away at the Early Bird Gathering. So glad you were able to persuade him to relinquish it. Have a Great time restoring it.

Off Topic: How about the 16 yr. old cutie from Willits that's going on to American Idol. Was she cute or what? Do you know her? Hope she does well.

Will you be attending the IRG? If so, we'll have to catch up around the campfire.

Joanie
TDN