Got most of the bed boards in and tightened down and the rear edge wasn't lining up very well. I was getting hot and tired and almost said that's good enough. My friend Bob came down about that time and said "That's not good enough. Take all the bolts loose and align everything." Well, with his help and guidance, I loosened all the bolts and we got it all straight. Sure glad I listened to him. Sure looks better now.
I was cleaning the dust off the rear brake hubs in preparation for mounting the wheels and tires after the rear fenders were applied, (tires arrived today). As I was cleaning the hubs, I noticed a wobble. I at first thought the axles were bent. (that would be very bad). I finally figured out the center of the hubs were welded in crooked (Chinese stuff). After much research and a couple trips to auto parts stores I found out those same hubs were my only choice. Next alternative would be to go to Disc brakes, which isn't all bad. I elected to buy two new hubs which so far seem to be okay. Tomorrow I will take them to Lynn Perry to have them drilled for my bolt pattern. I will also have him check the straightness of these. I am glad I caught it now before the truck hits the road. Another lesson learned.
I have some almost new Chinese hubs for sale if anyone is interested. Can be used as woks.
Tires get mounted on the rims this week Man, it's hot. Gonna be 97 tomorrow.
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The bed looks great. Aren't you glad you got them straight. Maybe you can use the old crappy hubs as flower pots. Then Nancy can enjoy them too. :)
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