New Truck

[JESSE1]

I got the fuel pump installed. Engine started and ran pretty rough so I did a full tune-up. New plugs, points, condenser, distributor cap, rotor and new coil. Runs very smoothly now but the carb is dripping gas from the accelerator pump area. I pulled the carb and have sent it to Northwestern Auto Supply to rebuild.

I had the trailer hauled in a few days ago. No way I could have loaded it on my trailer. It's a 30' '48 American oil field float and built very heavy. Besides needing a new floor it's going to need all eight wheels and tires.

 

[fordmantpw]

Awesome! Looking forward to your progress.

 

[lt190b]

JESSE1, are you a member of ATHS?American Truck Historical Society

 

[JESSE1]

Yes, I am. I'm president of the East Texas Wildcatters Chapter of ATHS. Also a member of the Classic White Truck Group, a division of ATHS. I know of a few ATHS members in Missouri. Do you have a truck?

 

[lt190b]

Yes, I am. I'm president of the East Texas Wildcatters Chapter of ATHS. Also a member of the Classic White Truck Group, a division of ATHS. I know of a few ATHS members in Missouri. Do you have a truck?

JESSE1, my trucks aren't old enough to be historical (yet). My dad is a member and has some older trucks, they are International. Didn't mean to hijack your thread.

 

[JESSE1]

I've done lots of work on the truck in the last six months. Bought new rear tires, still need to replace the front tires. Ripped out the floorboards and welded in new steel. Added a fuel tank to replace the rusted out saddle tanks, I'm using them for steps. The truck runs great, nothing like the sound of a big flathead White engine with dual exhaust manifolds. I plan on getting it licensed soon.

 

[Rustyiron]

, the truck was too good to let go for scrap.

:thumbsup:
Glad to see it being saved! Good job.

 

[lilranch2001]

Nice old truck Jesse1, glad to see you save it for posterity!

 

[Green Power]

Wow Jesse, that looks great! Have you done much to the trailer yet?

 

[JESSE1]

Only thing I've done to the trailer is strip the rotten flooring off.