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If a matchbook cover and even a dollar bill are abrasive enough to clean the points, then I wonder if someone's personality could do the same thing?   Woah!  I guess we don't want to burn those points up!  Better stick to the matchbook.

Artwear

Thanks for the info.
Will the matchbook cover or .16 guage generally work on most cars of this era?  Since the point guages have so many varying thicknesses, I assumed that the tolerences were different for different models.

Artwear

Could someone tell me what the correct point gap is for a 55 Buick Special?  It has the original nailhead V-8, but I'm not sure of the exact engine size... 262 (?)  265 (?)

Thanks,
Artwear

14,15,16  would be great

Go to the junkyard and look in the trunk of some late model Ford products. The undersize spare tires seen to be 16". I picked one up off of the curb one time and put it in my stash. It looks to be negative off-set. When I first started on the Jeepster I got some wheels from Pete Paulsen. He advertised in the back of "Rod & Custom". They have rims and centers and will put together any width rim with the desired center at the specified + or - offset. They even used to throw in "Baby Moons" with a set. You used to be able to by wheels and centers from Speedway's catalog racing section and make your own the same way. Also, as Enjenjo noticed, you can probably have Troy Trepanier machine you a set of wheels from billet that look like steel stockers. GPster

Ejenjo and GPster,
Where can I get contact info for Troy Trepanier machine?  I've got a '53 3/4 ton Chevy pickup that I need to get wheels for.  I've not been able to find any decent looking eight lug wheels that have the same bolt spacing.
I thought about trying to find an original set of steel rims and using baby moons, but several people advised against the old two piece rims over safety concerns.  Are there any later model or repro one piece steel rims with the tabs to hold the baby moon caps?  If not I may be interested in having a set machined.

Thanks,
Artwear

Some people see a problem in every solution, others find a solution to every problem.

I thought I might try and post a few pictures of my truck. It is a 1937 Ford, 350 Chevy, 400 Trans and 68 Corvette rear.

an4itio,
 
Awesome truck!


Artwear

I know Dirk35, but how about any of the others? Like to swap info, always looking for parts etc. I have several 36's.

Thanks

Root

Root,
Does a 36 Ford pickup basket case count?  I've got a rust bucket that I have been working on a little at a time.  I'll have to get some experienced help on the suspension and on much of the mechanicals.  I'm still learning on the simple stuff.
 
What I'm praying for is someone within a few hours driving distance that I could learn from.  

My apologies for the previos post, I sent it as an attachment by mistake.

Artwear

Art, where are you from? If your really wanting help, thatll be a big bit of useful info.

Dirk35,
   I live in southwest Virginia - close to where Virginia , Kentucky and West Virginia all meet.    I'm about 90 miles from Bristol, Tennessee, about 50 miles from Pikeville, Kentucky, and roughly 60 miles from Bluefield, West Virginia. I'm not sure if there are any other Roundtable Rodders within a two or three hour drive, but it would be great to find someone to work with occasionally.

Artwear

heres one way!

Rooster,
   Thanks for the diagram!  I have not been able to make out any markings on the voltage regulator - not sure if there worn off or just my eyesight - but with your diagram I'll see if I can trace it out.

   I appreciate the help.
Artwear

Some people see a problem in every solution, others find a solution to every problem.

How did this all work out? Did the diagram of the gen show the right positions phyisicaly of A,F,B, on your gen, im helping someone with a 56 Ford?

Rooster,
  Sorry about my previous post, I sent it by mistake under the "add  attachment "  and did not even realize what I had done until I noticed that my reply did not show up in my post.  Another one of those over 40 moments - what can I say?

  Anyway, your diagram was right on the money!  My setup was just like your sketch.    I also took Bruce's advice and installed a new voltage regulator and I made sure to remember and polarize the generator.
Thanks again for the diagram and info!

Artwear

Some people see a problem in every solution, others find a solution to every problem.

I know Dirk35, but how about any of the others? Like to swap info, always looking for parts etc. I have several 36's.

Thanks

Root

Root,
Does a 36 Ford pickup basket case count?  I've got a rust bucket that I have been working on a little at a time.  I'll have to get some experienced help on the suspension and on much of the mechanicals.  I'm still learning on the simple stuff.
 
What I'm praying for is someone within a few hours driving distance that I could learn from.  

My apologies for the previos post, I sent it as an attachment by mistake.

Artwear

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I know Dirk35, but how about any of the others? Like to swap info, always looking for parts etc. I have several 36's.

Thanks

Root

heres one way!

Rooster,
   Thanks for the diagram!  I have not been able to make out any markings on the voltage regulator - not sure if there worn off or just my eyesight - but with your diagram I'll see if I can trace it out.

   I appreciate the help.
Artwear

Some people see a problem in every solution, others find a solution to every problem.

How did this all work out? Did the diagram of the gen show the right positions phyisicaly of A,F,B, on your gen, im helping someone with a 56 Ford?

Bruce,
   Thanks for the detailed information - complete and simple enough that I can follow!  What can I say - I should have spent more time with my uncle learning to do this when I was younger - but I sure appreciate your guys help now!  
    My limited mechanical skill doesn't keep me from enjoying my old rides - I just have to work a little harder to learn now.

    Thanks again to all of the guys and ladies of the Rodding Round Table!

Artwear

Some people see a problem in every solution, others find a solution to every problem.

heres one way!

Rooster,
   Thanks for the diagram!  I have not been able to make out any markings on the voltage regulator - not sure if there worn off or just my eyesight - but with your diagram I'll see if I can trace it out.

   I appreciate the help.
Artwear

Some people see a problem in every solution, others find a solution to every problem.

Is the answer in this thread?.......

http://www.roddingroundtable.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=555&highlight=

slocrow,
     Thanks for the thread.  After reading it, I realize that I know even less than I first thought!  I had the generator rebuilt and thought I would remember how to hook it back up.
     I think the white wire ( the thicker one) goes to the armature terminal , the red one to the field terminal and the yellow one grounded to the frame of the generator.  Unfortunately, since too much time had passed before I got around to it,  I'm not sure if that's right.
     I wasn't familiar with polarizing a generator - will mine need to be polarized after installing it back into the car?

Thanks,
Artwear

Some people see a problem in every solution, others find a solution to every problem.

Have not been able to post for a while, just been visiting to read up on what's happening from time to time.  
    Can someone tell me which wire goes on the field terminal and which goes on the armature terminal?  The white wire is thicker, the red is thinner and the yellow is the ground.  This is on a 55 Buick.  I tried to look at the voltage regulator and figure it out, but could not make out any markings.
    Thanks for any help.

    Artwear

    Some people see a problem in every solution, others find a solution to every problem.