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    How do I find a garage space to rebuild my truck?

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    Thank you all for taking the time to help.  I was in the middle of restoring my 1938 Dodge Humpback RC panel truck when I had to stop and shift my energies to moving from a house that I'd lived in for 45 years.  I had a 2 car garage and most of the tools and equipment (english wheel, 20 ton press, beader, etc).   I had most of the patch panels all ready made and was ready to do the welding needed.  The engine is still being done at the machine shop (8 hours away) and I have a T5 ready to attach.  The original rear end is still in, but I can replace it with a 93 So there is no drive train in the truck.   I got over here ( Webster, NY) and had to find a storage space.  Over the years, I've been buying parts that I would need later.  I'll have to sell most of them after the build gets done...........  So thats my problem and i need a workspace to finish the build.

    UNLOADING A 1/2 TON WITH NO BRAKES FROM A TRAILER

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    We finally did it.  I had not taken the distance to the ground and the angle of ramps.  There were three of us and we decided to hand roll it each of us on a tire (it could have been done with two people).  we had complete control as it rolled down the ramps.  We hand rolled it right into the storage unit like it belonged there.   Thanks for all of the suggestions.  Each had value to me.  When you are in the middle of a project and have to change what you planned, having a few ideas is great.

     

    Thanks again.

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    UNLOADING A 1/2 TON WITH NO BRAKES FROM A TRAILER

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    I will be unloading un a storage facility (UHaul)  I don't think they would appreciate any dents in their "Lockers".  I need to control the off load of a 1/2 ton truck with no engine, drive train, or brakes.  I loooooooooovvvvvve doing things the hard way.  I've seen a couple of ideas from you all, and I thank you for your experiences.  I think I'm leaning towards friction.  I'm not a fan of "free fall".  I like what little control I'm allowed. 

     

    Keep em coming folks.  I know there is something out there that will fit my needs.

    The pic below is what I'm working with.

    Thanks again

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    UNLOADING A 1/2 TON WITH NO BRAKES FROM A TRAILER

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    I am looking for your experience on this.  I have a  1938 1/2 ton that I will be trailering later this month.  Getting it on the trailer is not my problem, BUT getting it off is.  No engine or brakes.  I'll be using a UHaul trailer without a come along attachment.  How do I get it off the truck without brakes.  I know someone out there has done this.  Please share your info.   Thanks guys.

    Looking for the correct wheel bolt?

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    On 7/10/2021 at 7:24 PM, joe_padavano said:

    If you are using a caliper to measure the inside diameter of a threaded hole, you are measuring the tap drill diameter, not the bolt diameter. The tap drill is the diameter of the hole you drill in the part before you cut the threads. The tap drill for a 1/2-20 fine thread fastener is 0.4531". The decimal equivalent of 7/16 is 0.4375". If you don't have thread gauges, get a 1/2-20 bolt from the hardware store and see if it threads into the RH side (the LH side is LH thread).

     

    Thank you joe_padavano.  Thanks for catching that.  That's info that a beginner needs to know.  Then I do have the right size.  I tried to hand tighten one in a few holes ,rt side and lft, and it wouldn't bite so I might have to go the rust rout.  I'll try that first.  Thanks to all who answered

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    Looking for the correct wheel bolt?

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    I've got a 1938 Dodge RC Humpback Panel Truck and no rear wheel bolts.  with this truck, the bolt screws into the drum.  I have measured the opening with my caliper and it shows 7/16 ".  All of the wheel bolts that I have bought from the web sites are 1/2" thick.   Where did I go wrong.   I bought this truck totally stripped.  So I don't have any samples.  The original part numbers are 571810 (rt rear) and 5571811 (lft rear)out of the 1938 parts book.

    Can anyone help with this?  Thank you

    Rewiring my project and how you did it

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    Thanks for all of the answers.  There seem to be quite a few choices for sure.  That's what I like about this forum.  Years ago when I joined, there were some "participants" who would have (and did) answered "Why do you want to do it that way for" instead of telling us How they did it.  There are as many ways to do something.  We try it and if it works, we pass it on.  If it doesn't work, we "change the subject" <:-).   Your different choices are the underlying info that I need.  I'm relatively new at this at 79.  Keep the info coming for guys like me.   Thank you, Thank you, Thank you,

    Rewiring my project and how you did it

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    I am starting from scratch on my project in a few weeks.  The previous owner stripped the wires completely so I have only a diagram to follow.  Wire rolls from the parts store, Rhode Island Wiring, or one of those wiring harness kits on Ebay?  I was wondering what and how some of you have done it, and some sage advise on what you found doing the job.  Thanks in advanced.

     

    Dodgefran

    making your own tie rods for 1938 Dodge 1/2 ton

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    I know this is a strange request, but I have to fit an inner tie rod that came off of a 1 to 1 1/2 ton 1938 Dodge truck to my RC 1/2 ton.  It is about 2 inches too long.  What would the procedures be and what do I have to look for to fit the right outer ends.  The rod is thicker because the one that came off was bent from an accident and I wanted a stronger one.  now the tie rod ends are still loose at the steering knuckles (after tightening), and the wheels are "cross eyed".  Basically I want to make my own.  Thanks

    HINGE REPAIR BECAUSE OF REPAIR

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    Hello, Now I have to tackle the back door top hinges. I've been looking for a few weeks with no solid information. I am trying to find info on the structure of the door where the hinges attach. This truck was in an accident (before I bought it). I know what I have to do to grind off those awful welds somebody did, but I am not familiar with the support structure.  I would be grateful for some tips on what I'll find inside these doors when I open them up, and how to fix the structure.  Hopefully pictures too.  Thanks

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    Bolt Sizes info needed

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    Are there any listings of the bolt sizes used on our flathead sixes?  Oil pan bolts, motor mount bolts used on the front plate, etc. I looked in my manuals and just couldn't come up with an answer.  When I bought my truck, everything was stripped and I have no examples to judge by. 

    Thanks in advance.

    Fran

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