Mike "Hubbie" Stearns
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2 hours ago, r1lark said:
Mike, thanks for the update. When I watched the videos, I wondered about the steering effort - is it hard to turn at slow speeds?
Also, I was wondering what vintage (year) is the 'new' engine?
To answer some of your questions. No it wasn’t hard to steer at the low speed, just when your stopped. I believe the newer engine is either a 54 or 55. As far as parts, I’ve only had to rebuild the carb and fuel pump and found them on the internet.
As of tonight, the only thing left is the front axle and steering box. I have been working on getting a the rear leaf springs off the rearend so I can get them cleaned up and ready to paint. I was able to get the right side nuts off, they are double nutted, and six on the left side before I quit for the night. I’ll finish that tomorrow.
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It’s been quite a busy summer so far for me. I’ve not been able to do anything on the truck till last week. It’s been moved to the barn for disassembling. The frame will get blasted and painted. Once that is done, I’m going to get it back to a roller. Then clean up the engine and transmission for paint and reinstalling. I’m hoping to have all that done by Halloween. Here’s to hoping
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Ted, we all know what you meant. Me personally, have said for many years, “ I’m harder to please than any customer will be”. We always want it to be done correctly. We don’t do things half ass
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I’m not a professional painter, but have been told by several that aluminum should be primed with etching primer if you want the paint to stick
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Who made the fire truck?
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That sucks. My wife and I look forward to that weekend with each other
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I’ll also agree. It’s sad you can finish what you have started. Hopefully you can see the the finished humbrette. Just keep us in the loop. Love Mike
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I’ll also agree. It’s sad you can finish what you have started. Hopefully you can see the the finished humbrette. Just keep us in the loop. Love Mike
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I understand that
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Ron, I know the Phillips head screws weren’t around in 1917. You made the rivet covers to hide them. The question I have is would they have used rivets or straight blade screws? Thanks Mike
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10 hours ago, mribbich@wi.rr.com said:
What year make and model is this fuel pump going on??? My books don't show a MO973 it shows a MO873 only recheck your number and I have used a fuel pump on my 1942 Chevy truck for 15 years with a Neoprene Diaphragm using regular 87% Octane gas with no trouble. I personally think this sales hip about ethanol-friendly diaphragms is a bunch of you know what, I have sold hundreds of fuel pumps with Neoprene Diaphragms over the 40 years of selling parts to my knowledge with no complaints. Will a AC fuel work for you???
Marv.
Marv, it’s on a mid 50s International RD450. Here is a pic of it
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Does anyone know a source for a carter mo973 fuel pump? I’ll take either a complete or a rebuild kit. Mine has a hole in the diaphragm and leaks gas out the weep hole. Thanks Mike
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If it were me, I would just replace all the wood. I know it’s a lot more work and cost, but would give you a better end result.
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I had a family reunion to go to today. I played scoffer to my in laws to their sons house about 45 minutes away. It was a great day weather wise and the reunion was also good.
On the way home, I must have seen a dozen or so beautiful old cars stretching their legs. With all this junk happening, it is great to see all of you still getting out. For that, I would like to thank all of you. I just wish I had mine done to be able to join you. Mike-
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Same here. As you know, it’s all what the customer wants
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The last fire department we did put floor sinks in the middle of each bay with a full grate. The concrete is slopped to them. It keeps the walkways dry that way
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52 minutes ago, TAKerry said:
As a contractor who has built more of those kind of structures than I can count, You've done a great job! Nice barn. Only advice I can offer, if you're planning on finishing the inside, do that before you start putting anything in it. Ask me how I know!
edit: A pole barn is not the same as post and beam. Also, I dont think I saw any floor drains. In my area they are forbidden in a garage. If you do install one they need to go to an oil separator tank, which equals LOTS of money.
Thanks. I’m not planning on doing any finishing of the inside any time soon.
You are correct, I didn’t put any floor drains in. I’m a plumber by trade and interceptors are expensive to install and maintain. I didn’t want the headache or expense.
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My daughter PJ would like to do some graphics on the sides. She is going to paint them on since vinyl would cost too much. The question I have is what kind of paint to use? She is going to use a projector to draw it on and then use a brush to paint them. Thanks mike
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My barn does have a ridge vent. Today when I was on the way home, the temperature was 93 according to my van at 4 pm. I went out to the barn and it was about the same temperature inside. Shortly after I opened up the overhead door it seemed cooler with the breeze and just not being in the sun.
I started working on grading and filling all the ruts from the concrete trucks this evening. It will take several evenings to get them all filled. Then plant some grass seed. The next item after repairing the yard will be the driveway. I’m planning on crushed limestone. I have already have the border stones. Once they are in place, I’ll get a load of stone and spread it out.
I was even able to get the ladder truck in with the help of my wife. She didn’t think it would fit as I backed it in. There’s about foot of clearance. I also put my pickup and my in laws little tractor.
I am going to have to figure out where to put the extra siding and roof metal so it is out of the way. Then it will be time to get the electric from the garage to the barn. The list is getting shorter and I’m just going to plug away at it when time allows. It’s just like any project, it just takes time, labor, money, and the desire to get it done. -
Matt, any updates?
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Padgett, I hadn’t thought of that. I did install the bubble insulation just under the roof metal which should help, but I did it more to keep any condensation from coming down everywhere.
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Well I’m almost finished. Friday at the end of the work day, I picked up our company owned scissor lift from a job since we were done with it and brought it home. I worked on the big overhead door.
Saturday, the contractor came out with some more help. The roof got finished up and most of the trim done by noon. I spent the rest of the day on the big overhead door. I have the springs a little too tight, but I’m going to mess with them next weekend.Today I finished putting the trim around the big overhead door. I also got the little overhead door track up so I could take the lift back to the shop. I spent the rest of the day cleaning up and putting away tools. My wife is going to call for our final inspection tomorrow. I guess it will be Wednesday before that is done. So I’m hoping I can start parking trucks inside then. I still need to finish cleaning up all the extra trim and lumber.
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Update. Sorry I’m a little behind. Saturday I had to go up to my moms condo to do some plumbing repairs since we have excepted an offer on it and will be closing in June. In the afternoon I was able to get the big overhead door trimmed out and the end ready for siding. Sunday, my wife and me were able to get the siding up. It now has all the siding on. With the help from my youngest PJ, we were also able to get some more roof on before the oldest Maggie came down for a visit. On Monday, maggie and here boyfriend JT came back down. JT and I were able to get 3/4 of one side roofed before I wore him out. Maggie said he didn’t move at all all night and didn’t want to get up to go to work. He just isn’t used to physical labor. Wednesday, the overhead doors came so I started putting up the small one. Go figure the didn’t send all the bolts so I called them and they informed me it will take 3-5 business days to get them. I did check to make sure all the parts and pieces were there for the big one. Tonight I started putting up the big one. Tomorrow I’m going to bring a scissor lift home from work to finish it.
tomorrow or Saturday I’ll take some more pictures for all of you. Till next time, enjoy whatever you are doing. Mike
Restoration project 1928 Boyer Gramm Special fire truck
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I was looking at some pictures and forgot to post this one. It’s at the rear of the frame rails where the tailboard brackets bolt on. They were covered in dirt. This truck is 92 years old and I’m was surprised to see clean metal in the holes. The other surprise is that with a little pb blaster, how many of the bolts and nuts have came apart with just using wrenches. I have had to cut most of the carriage bolts to remove them. I think if they were in good solid wood, I wouldn’t have had to cut them.