[NVRG] fixin Clem's truck

[clem clement]

What a great day we had fixin my ‘39 truck. Thanks so much guys for the hard work and the super camaraderie. Team members included Cliff Green, Bill Shelley, John Ryan, Benny Leonard, me and Ms. Sandy provided the sticky buns, piazza and adult super vision. 

In sum, we finished tranny assembly, being stunned that one of Carpenters/front-end of the-tranny gaskets did not fit. (Designer forgot space for the front bearing lock ring). We used one from Van Pelt. Then the tranny was installed and secured. The rear end was move in and aligned up as I slathered cornhead grease all over the uni. I did manage to get the green stuff everywhere. Hanging the rear spring in the shackles proved a challenge. The spring spreader was cranked tight, yet we need more spread. We use the weight of the truck plus my dainty poundage to slip the shackles on. (I had some fine 4 inch shackles but could not find them.) We will have to visit the shackles again some time. 

Shackles are now in place, so next step is final lash up-of the clam shell, more green goo and further attachment of loose stuff. Oh and be impressed as I have a chromed 1940 shift lever in place...
Thanks again all,
clem
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