Front End Work

I am starting to get more run time on the Truck and just initiated insurance coverage.  I will post more info on this soon because I run into an interesting problem.

I spoke with my uncle Dennis and he mentioned that it would be best to rebuild the truck's front end.  Replace all the ball joints, cross bars etc.  I got under the truck a couple of days and started shaking things to see what wiggles.  I noticed that the large bolts holding the leaf springs in place on the front are loose.  This is definitely an issue and I hope not a very difficult one to resolve.  In the worst case I can cut the bolts off and replace them with new ones.

I will post pictures of this area in a day or two but I wanted to give everyone an update first.  I also will need to change the front and the back shock absorbers (starting with the front one's first).

I hope this will not end up been a big deal.  I will keep you posted!!

Pictures to follow!!


Here is an update on insurance.  I like to keep all my policies in one place so first I called my State Farm agent to insure the vehicle as a classic car.  I was glad to get a very reasonable quote from them for a total of $101.00 a year.  I submitted all the info including pictures etc and did not hear back.  After calling them a couple of times I was told they are not able to insure the truck because it is in bad shape.  What the heck people?  Give me minimum coverage.

Anyway I spoke with a friend and he recommended Hagerty.  I did most of everything online with:

http://www.hagerty.com

My total is $156.00 a year and today I received my cards to find out that this includes road side assistance.

I could not be happier with them!!  Highly recommended for classic cars.