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Old 08-27-2016, 01:12 PM   #1
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Ready to begin assembly of the chassis and running gear for my 39 pickup. I have an engine rebuilt by Walt DuPont and want to get everything together. The frame is nicely painted and all the springs and brake plates etc. have been blasted and painted also. I was wondering about an ad I saw in a catalog, C&G or MAC's about needle bearings for the kingpins. Called a Royal set. Much more expensive but does anyone know if they feel any different when driving?
Also, where can one find the rubber inserts for the spring shackles (cones?). I am having trouble finding replacement u-bolts of the proper length for the rear spring. The last guy welded them to the frame when he butchered that part of the truck. Also, haven"t seen any ads for the clips that hold the springs together. Does anyone have any recommendations for a steering box rebuilder? Thanks for any help. John
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Old 08-27-2016, 02:53 PM   #2
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John, like my 39 P/U the best part of the truck IS that Flathead re-built by Walt. Runs smooth as a kitty's ear

I got most of my suspension parts through Posies and Pete & Jakes. I'm using the Posies super sliders for the front and rear springs, the U-bolts I ordered with the new springs.
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Try Eaton Detroit Spring
https://www.eatondetroitspring.com/
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Old 08-27-2016, 04:20 PM   #4
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John, what is your objective here, origial stock, close to stock or anything functional? All of these parts and more should be available from sellers of original/ salvaged parts. If any functional part will do there are many suppliers. These should not be hard parts to come by. I would start with the Green Book so you know what part numbers you are looking for.

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39 Portlander, how is Walt? I haven't been up that way lately. I looked up those websites and there is a lot of good info there. I am trying to stay as original as possible within reason. I am going to use the original springs for now. I realize they are nearly eighty years old. I sandblasted and applied two costs or epoxy primer and two coats of polyurethane. If they don't work out, I'll buy new ones. I'm also working on my 31 Tudor and a couple of old airplanes right now and am going "part poor". Thanks to everyone for the good tips. John
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From what I've read on the net numerous times, the Royal rollers aren't too good; the concensus seems to be that plain bushes are best.
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I have never used anything besides the stock bushings and good kingpins. If your kingpins are nos and bushings replaced you'll have happy motoring.
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Super, I didn't want to spend that much on the needle bearings anyway. I'll use the bushings. thanks
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Where could I find NOS pins?
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I believe that the problem with the Royal kingpins is that they don't have enough built in resistance so the front end ends up too loose and you start to have other issues. I may have pins, I'll take a look.
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Super! That would be great. Thanks. [email protected]
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Nice looking pickup, btw
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39 Portlander, how is Walt? I haven't been up that way lately. I looked up those websites and there is a lot of good info there. I am trying to stay as original as possible within reason. I am going to use the original springs for now. I realize they are nearly eighty years old. I sandblasted and applied two costs or epoxy primer and two coats of polyurethane. If they don't work out, I'll buy new ones. I'm also working on my 31 Tudor and a couple of old airplanes right now and am going "part poor". Thanks to everyone for the good tips. John
I'm going up to see Walt Thursday @ the Gardiner cruise night, the 39 will finally get to meet the "Flathead King" , Scott.
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I'm sure he will love it. Send some photos, especially of your truck, either here and or to: [email protected]
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Hi John, here is a link to a post I made over two years ago asking for some info on the Royal Deluxe Kingpins, and I think if you do a search here you will find more posts on these, and the news will probably not be much different than what I was told on this post. Best to stick with regular tried and true kingpins and bushings, with bushings properly honed to size.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showth...Royal+Kingpins
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I am happy to take everyone's good advice
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