You probably know this already, but VPW sells a set of new stainless studs along with the brass washers and cups.
Was well worth it in my opinion!

Pulling the studs was a nail biter...

For Sale: one take out Dodge M-37 radiator.

Needs a flush, and a cap, otherwise seems to be in good condition. Purchased for my truck, but will not be needing it.
Would prefer local sale. Located in Leominster Massachusetts

$350/BO

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I thought that they were now made under the STA brand? I've got Power King Super Tractions which are pretty decent, but I've found the super lugs to be far superior. T EDIT: I was right? I think? https://simpletire.com/specialty-tires-of-america-9.0016lt-lt285-tires?stmodel=sta-super-traxion-tread-e...

In my previous life, I worked for 2 great Chrysler mechanics who were also WWII motor pool mechanics. They always said "never change the gasket unless you have to"! I had a 55 PW at the time. There are 2 size gaskets for the filter cover. The one that comes with the 1100 filter is about 1...

Done business with him several times, he lives right down the street from my office. Friendly, seems very friendly and knowledgeable. I wouldn't hesitate to do business again, however I've hard from several people that he has become hard to get in touch with. Old school guy, no cell phone, so maybe ...

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Still have this available, in Central Massachusetts.

PM me if you've got any questions

I got my repro kit from VPW. Everything was the right length, etc. it was a pretty painless install, and at the time I had very little automotive experience.

If I remember correctly I had to buy the hoses separately.

Hope this helps!

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I've done a bunch of business with Bob, always found him to be a great guy.
I've had trouble getting in touch with him in the past, I say just call him back again.


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FWIW, I have tried both the gaskets and permatex.

I thought that permatex got a much better seal. Hey, I say go for it, you can always change it pretty easily if you need to.

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Great pictures! When I purchased my soft top, I thought it would be cool to be able to roll it up like that.
Now that I've had it a year, I realize I would need to take it off, then put it on again.



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I have a NOS set of Warn hubs installed, I would say if you get the reproductions of this hub, they may cover the bases as far as what you are looking for. Nice and tight profile.

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It actually seems to be a little better with no top on in my experience...


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I bought a set of j-bolts, but just never installed them... doesn't seem to be an issue, and it looked like they would be a pain. A year driving around road speed with the soft top/no bolts, no issues. I got a newly made top from Beachwood canvas, it was WONDERFUL, as well as nice and tight. With th...

refit1701 wrote:Thanks! What do you want to see pics of?

What about some pictures of drive shaft/undercarriage work?

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You may want to look at replacing the studs when you put on a new manifold, I planned on doing it anyway but was surprised at how bad they were regardless. VPW recommends going with stainless. I bought a harbor freight stud remover for $8, was definitely worth the price for how easy it made it. I wo...