The WC53 Carryall thread .

[Jake]

Can anyone tell me if there is a link or ph number available for Genesco tire co.?
I can't seem to find them on google anywhere.
Also what is the correct tire height for the 56 dodge power wagon?
Thanks in advance for any help.

[MoparNorm]

What model '56? A WDX? That is approx 36.5" with stock NDT tires.

[Jake]

Hi Norm,
It's a 1956 1 TON C4-PW6-126.

Thanks
Jake

[Ugg013]

Jake:

http://www.powerwagonadvertiser.com/...hlight=genesco. The title of the thread is "Wanted NATO NDT's" Check #49 for phone #. Here's their web site, http://www.noflats.com/ BTW, I of course misspelled it's name, it's Gensco. 8>0 Hope that helps.

Later
Ugg

[Jake]

Thanks Ugg,
The spelling made all the difference.
I may call them this week and ask about the tires I need.
BTW do you know if I can heat a ring gear to expand it for assembly without damaging the temper? I am in the middle of a tractor rebuild.

[Bruce in BC]

I do it all the time .

use as little heat as possible - hot water works in many cases. I am usually to butt *** lazy and grab whatever is near , but on diff gears I am very careful and use the hot water method most often.
Got the rear diff blasted and painted this week , just got in . Now I get to install the gears and ARB . This is going to be fun .........right ?
Pictures ? I gotta get a few up soon .
May have to switch to cross steering in the carryall



Bruce

[mcinfantry]

update.
engine
repositioned the 4bt. midmounted. moved the exhaust, moved the fan pulley on the engine to allow stok fan and shroud to be used. found a very nice a/c bracket (dodge one wont work)

transmission
i was not satisfied with so many issues on the nv4500 so i have decided to go to a GM 4l80e 4 speed auto

transfer np205 was the original choice, nv241 is the final decision

tires & wheels
michelin 1100x16 on chevy aluminum wheels.

front axle
the dana 60 is using the stock pad on the pass side. i had a simple perch made for the drivers side.

i will reuse the lever shocks (have to fab a mount). i used a dodge 4x4 steering box, a jeep pitman arm and chevy 2wd draglink (it fits)

i was trying to clean a rebuild the front springs. drivers side OK. pass side has 4 bent and twisted leaves. custom springs it is

rear axle
the rear axle mounts fit the 14bolt like it was made to fit. i will reuse the lever shocks.

havent decided on the rear springs yet. NOS or custom

interior
lokar nostalgia floor shifter for the 4l80e (to look original)
a/c heat/cool/defrost. im going to try and run dual evaporators for better cooling. im going to keep the canvas chris made, and run a marguard (vandal proof smoke lexan) moon-roof.

ill try and remove the overhead supports to add 1.5 or 2" tube for seat belt/structure tied into a 16ga floor....

lots more to come, as i figure it out.

[mcinfantry]

i COULD do crossover, i think, now that i have a little better idea on how all the junk fits, i just dont think ill need it.........

[Ugg013]

Lee:

LOOKIN GOOD! Did ya make them stars yourself or did ya get the stencil? Thanks again for that package. It'll look good on the Beast.

Later
Ugg

[mcinfantry]

it will be done in solid usmc green, no stars when im done!

[MoparNorm]

Looks GREAT!
Is that slight tilt to clear the steering? May need an extra 1/4 of a quart of engine oil?
Thanks for the photos!

[mcinfantry]

cummins spec'ed the motor at 8 degrees. im right around 7.57 (that was with the old springs on it......)

hopefully ill resolve the spring issue today

[MoparNorm]

I'd say that was close enough...once you allow for the camber of the road....= )

[mcinfantry]

ok, i JUST got the transmission crossmember in.

i have 21" ground clearance to the bottom edge of the transfer case!!! thats nice, imo since i dont have any lift on the truck, just michelin xl tires. so figure stock tires would leave me with 19.

im looking for a wc stock radiator fan, if anyone has one i can borrow (i need to see if it fits, i guess i could buy one, but id rather test fit it (unless someone has a cheap one)

[Bruce in BC]

Those rims look like they are PW items

21 inches of clearance is pretty good . Beats my street rod with 4 inches. A few months away for me to figure out my clearance on the WC.
I am having one heck of a time setting up my gears . When the pinion is set dead on at its +.002 depth the pattern is too near the top of the ring gear. By the time I get the pattern to pull away from the top edge the contact area is way too narrow . Gotta get a second opinion - i may post some pictures of the thing .