Barry Wolk Posted March 16, 2011 Share Posted March 16, 2011 Do you know about the oil pump in the fan assembly?I noticed you haven't put a coupling between the water pump and generator. I used a piece of 3/4" single braid hydraulic hose. It seems to be working fine. The hard part was punching holes in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted March 16, 2011 Author Share Posted March 16, 2011 Had to run, but yes Barry if you have any literature on the adjusting of the brakes I would be interested. I do not know what make they are for sure. I do know parts were not around. We made all new adjusters and had to save some shoe cores which were almost shot. I have the rubber coupling for between the generator and the water pump. Lots of small stuff came back off after we had the motor up and running. It needs final prep and paint. I did not want to paint it until the frame was ready for the install. I'm familiar with an oil sump system in the fan assembly. Is that what you are calling the oil pump? Kind of different.Yes, Keiser the engine stands have worked well. The frame has been spun around many times already. Now that the front axle is on it is time to go back to the jack stands. It would not be good timing to drop it now. Barry the frame has a real drop in the center. That is what gave Divco a curb height that no one else had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted March 20, 2011 Author Share Posted March 20, 2011 Working on the brakes. Seems old smart guy here needs some new return springs he has forgotten to locate.Anyone with a helpful thought would be appreciated. The brakes are Wagner Lockheed, 14 inch drum. They also fit Mack 39-50, GMC 40-49, White 46-57.Believe the Wagner part number on the rear spring is FC 3103.Anyone that would lend a hand on this would be greatly appreciated.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted March 22, 2011 Author Share Posted March 22, 2011 (edited) As Kermit always said "It's not easy to be green".**Valspar single stage urethane for some that wondered. Edited March 22, 2011 by msmazcol (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted March 24, 2011 Author Share Posted March 24, 2011 Rolled upright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30 Hupp Posted March 25, 2011 Share Posted March 25, 2011 Nice work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Pics.Front motor mount/ Backing plate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 pics:Master installed/ Rear motor mount without engine installed.Plastic cap on master is temporary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 An effort is always made here to make the job easier. My sign painting artist catches a break here and gets to do the wheel hubs early as they lay nice and flat rather than once they are installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landman Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Beautiful work! Never get tired of looking at talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30 Hupp Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 Very nice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted April 24, 2011 Author Share Posted April 24, 2011 Yes, I know it was a bit early but my curiosity was getting to me. Thought I would see how the fine world of platers would do on this mess of a bumper.Not too bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted June 14, 2011 Author Share Posted June 14, 2011 Making a living has kept my shop time down but did mount these up this weekend. Split rims and all. No injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 NICE!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Wolk Posted June 14, 2011 Share Posted June 14, 2011 That'll ride like a truck! Oh, wait................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted June 15, 2011 Author Share Posted June 15, 2011 She's a stand to drive. The ride will only be as good as your knees allow.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted June 19, 2011 Author Share Posted June 19, 2011 This is how to spend a Father's Day.Installed the two NOS tie rod ends along with a newly fabricated center drag link.Also installed the steering arm to the spindle end at the left front wheel. Did a dry fit on the rebuilt Gemmer steering box, steering tube, and wheel.The assembly will be installed for a final time only after the cab is back on the chassis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Sunday at church. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dei Posted June 28, 2011 Share Posted June 28, 2011 Not trying to high jack your thread but I was at a Charity Car Show in Utica, Michigan Sunday (the old Packard Proving Grounds) and thought of you and your project. Saw this Divco Milk Truck and while not as old as yours was still a great reminder of a time gone by. It was amazing to listen to the few kids there ask, what was that white stuff in those glass bottles?Heck, I'm just old enough to remember the horse drawn milk wagons from the late 50's here in Canada let alone when milk was delivered to your home in glass bottles.This was a great restoration. Thanks for your efforts keeping history alive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JayFurn Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Loving the quality restoration ... any updates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LouHarris Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 Just found this site and link. Absolutely great stuff and amazing helpful photos on frame and brakes. My neighbor just purchased a 1955 Divco model 15 and I am helping her with a partial restoration as the truck needs. I noticed the split rear differential/axle photos posted and ours looks identical. I am finding a lot of info hard to come by. Can you tell me how the differential gearing is setup. We are uncharted waters here on a few things.Thanks LouDallas, Tx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Not trying to high jack your thread but I was at a Charity Car Show in Utica, Michigan Sunday (the old Packard Proving Grounds) and thought of you and your project. Saw this Divco Milk Truck and while not as old as yours was still a great reminder of a time gone by. It was amazing to listen to the few kids there ask, what was that white stuff in those glass bottles?Heck, I'm just old enough to remember the horse drawn milk wagons from the late 50's here in Canada let alone when milk was delivered to your home in glass bottles.This was a great restoration. Thanks for your efforts keeping history alive!Thank you, we also feel this Divco is very much worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Just found this site and link. Absolutely great stuff and amazing helpful photos on frame and brakes. My neighbor just purchased a 1955 Divco model 15 and I am helping her with a partial restoration as the truck needs. I noticed the split rear differential/axle photos posted and ours looks identical. I am finding a lot of info hard to come by. Can you tell me how the differential gearing is setup. We are uncharted waters here on a few things.Thanks LouDallas, TxLou, my suggestion for any Divco related information is to Contact John Rienzo, Divco Club historian. He is an endless well of knowledge on these Divcos. You can find his contact information by going to the Divco Club web page. Be patient as he does have many ventures going on but he will contact you with a request for information. You also see Divco manuals for sale on ebay fairly often. A service manual goes along way. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Loving the quality restoration ... any updates?Several requests for updates... Family health issues have slowed the project a bit. Promise this fall and winter we will get back on this Divco gem. Was actually in the shop today plotting the next item to address. The rear differential assembly is due. Thanks to those who have been watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LouHarris Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Lou, my suggestion for any Divco related information is to Contact John Rienzo, Divco Club historian. He is an endless well of knowledge on these Divcos. You can find his contact information by going to the Divco Club web page. Be patient as he does have many ventures going on but he will contact you with a request for information. You also see Divco manuals for sale on ebay fairly often. A service manual goes along way. Good luck.Thank You,Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msmazcol Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 Forming brake line for R&R today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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