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  1. meteorman

    soft pedal?

    I'm having trouble getting m brakes working right. the pedal is very soft, it goes to the floor, but stiffens up if I pump it a few times. It's a new master cylinder, disc front, drum rear. Brakes are from a 78 dodge motorhome. The master is a dual master from Speedway. I have residual...
  2. meteorman

    Hobart 120 HELP

    I've got an older (early 90s) Hobart Handler 120 with gas shielding. It's not working correctly. I'm having two problems that may or may not be related. 1. the wire feed doesn't work at all when the speed is below 7. works poorly at 7, seems fine at 8-10. 2. when welding at wire speed...
  3. meteorman

    What year is this Diamond T Cab?

    I was told this was a 1936 Diamond T cab, but I'm not sure. No paperwork with it. It doesn't seem to have been registered, it was a farm truck in Montana. Any help? is there a way to id it from the Chassis no? it is a 306H truck. Chassis #3067254 Inside the cab, model no. N482682 serial no 3559
  4. meteorman

    under floor brake master cyl. question

    I am debating between an underfloor brake pedal/mc setup. $75 on speedwaymotors. or a more expensive system that allows for underdash Kugel system, $240ish. I am trying to keep costs low, so I am going to use my master cyl from the motorhome that I tore down and I'm using both axles/brake...
  5. meteorman

    steering box options? share your pics

    I am working on steering for my 36 Diamond T meets 78 Dodge motorhome. I have the original power steering box from the motorhome but it is HUGE. I would still like to use it, but I'm not sure about how to make it work. I am thinking of putting it in the cab and doing cowl steering, with the...
  6. meteorman

    vin number location

    I am working on getting a title for my 1936 Diamond t truck. I have a number stamped on the frame, passenger outside, under cab area. the numbers are big- about 2 inches tall? and it's a seven digit number. is this my vin#? I'm hoping I can load it on a trailer and get it inspected for the...
  7. meteorman

    leaf spring mount for suicide suspension?

    I am working on setting up a transverse suicide spring for my front end. I am using a 78 dodge motorhome front axle. How do I need to mount the spring to the axle? do I need a perch and shackles?? why do I need this if I do? Can I just get a spring perch and put the spring on it directly? or...
  8. meteorman

    1936 DiamondT meets 1978 Dodge motorhome

    This is my inaugural build. I've been watching for months and collecting pieces. I finally have the major pieces so here I go. It will be a SLOOOOWWW build, so if you choose to follow, please be patient. I will be soliciting ideas and help along the way, but I've already pulled a lot of...
  9. meteorman

    New Guy Oregon

    I am new to the rat rod building scene. Been admiring for years. building ideas and finally getting into the building. I have had vintage vehicles for years. started with a 64 Galaxie, and now a 63 Mercury Meteor wagon that I've had for over 10 years. My family loves the wagon, it's part of...
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