Re: Barries's 1950 standard 8

Posted by africapackard On 2008/4/10 5:03:56

Hi Mal

Ja, the truck is another story. It is a 61 Apache c10 that had an extremely hard life. See my blog on the Stovebolt site:

61 Chev Truck

The engine has a nasty nock, presumably bearings or piston slap according to a oldtimer mechanic. So I have been very carefull not to drive it hard and far. No funds for a rebuild at present! This will be the furthest I have taken it in one go and it will also be on a extremely busy highway. There is not much appreciation for classic vehicles holding up the traffic here! Also the brakes has a funny issue - no leaks and good peddle when stationary, but as soon as the wheels start turning it drops alarmingly. This is the issue I have to try and solve this coming weekend. I am attending a GM centenary celebration at my club on the 18th of May. The other issue is that you do not want to get stranded alongside the road here in RSA without some kind of backup or help. It can be life threatening! Obviously this does take away some of the appeal for classic car enthusiasts to take a drive! I dont mind a breakdown but a holdup is not one of my favourite things.