cncFireman Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Hello. Just bought a 1951 A51 the other day. Still has the lanova engine. I bought this truck mostly for the cab and nose for my 1 ton project. MAy get it running and play with it a little first . Cab is mostly straight with minimal rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Interesting name. Welcome to the jungle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Photos of the engine who sure help out, thanks Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Looks like a pretty complete A51. It would be a shame to downgrade it by sticking the cab on a lowly 1 Ton chassis. Hopefully you will get it running and realize its best to keep it the way it was. 1 Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Congratulations. Welcome to the forum. The truck was posted on here by two other people. If it wasn't on the other side of the country I would have been interested. You probably know that the Lanova is pretty rare. Unfortunately parts are pretty hard to come by. If you do get it running it would be a great truck to keep intact. If you don't, you should save the motor for parts. I had to buy a parts engine for my Lanova and still did not have enough parts to get one running. It is almost there though. Good luck and keep us updated.Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncFireman Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 (edited) I do agree to a point with it being a rare piece. I will try to get it running the seller is also throwing in a set of new injectors for the motor. However I do not need a tractor. I dont haul heavy loads and the lanova engine didnt seem to have a reliable history. I may keep the chassis around as I do like the rig and maybe keep an eye out for another A50 series cab to retore this chassis. This is my 1 ton chassis. It has a 453N detroit diesel with jakes bolted to a 5 speed clark and a 3 speed brownie box. Hd 70 rear with large sway bars. IFS up front with upgraded ball joints and lift bags. Also disc brakes from an RV on all 4 corners. Edited November 14, 2012 by boostedretard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamied625 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 that a cool chassis what are you planning on doing with it when its all put together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 yup, tried and tried to buy an A54 a few years ago and the guy refused to sell it, was gonna restore it. then he took it all apart, lost interest and sold it to someone halfway across the country for scrap price, always liked those truck. id get it runnin and offer it for sale to one of us if your just gonna out the sheet metal on a 1 ton frame. pretty rare truck to be using for parts and find another doner cab. i wouldnt have a problem boning a gas job A model but one with a Lanova id kill for to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncFireman Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 Well I'm in no hurry to axe the truck yet. Even right after I bought it the thought has crossed my mind of keep looking for another cab another day for the 1 ton and restore this beast. I will start cleaning her up soon. If i do keep the truck intact it will be likely put back into shape with more custom replacement parts rather than original parts as it would be extremely hard to track down all the little missing parts. This is my first tractor. I have operated alot of heavy digging equiptment and large forklifts but I have never even driven a true tractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncFireman Posted November 14, 2012 Author Share Posted November 14, 2012 also my 1 ton was going to be my other daily driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I do agree to a point with it being a rare piece. I will try to get it running the seller is also throwing in a set of new injectors for the motor. However I do not need a tractor. I dont haul heavy loads and the lanova engine didnt seem to have a reliable history. I may keep the chassis around as I do like the rig and maybe keep an eye out for another A50 series cab to retore this chassis. This is my 1 ton chassis. It has a 453N detroit diesel with jakes bolted to a 5 speed clark and a 3 speed brownie box. Hd 70 rear with large sway bars. IFS up front with upgraded ball joints and lift bags. Also disc brakes from an RV on all 4 corners.Put a different body on it and it would look and sound like this That thing is bad. Love the detroit sound ust not much into themHey Ben this ones for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 yup, tried and tried to buy an A54 a few years ago and the guy refused to sell it, was gonna restore it. then he took it all apart, lost interest and sold it to someone halfway across the country for scrap price, always liked those truck. id get it runnin and offer it for sale to one of us if your just gonna out the sheet metal on a 1 ton frame. pretty rare truck to be using for parts and find another doner cab. i wouldnt have a problem boning a gas job A model but one with a Lanova id kill for to have.You know where that A54 ended up don't you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncFireman Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 I actually have a GMC with a 453t and twin sticks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 nope, your collection Mike? haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 nope, your collection Mike? hahaYes it did.That guy in Indiana that bought it gave up on it too and put it on Ebay.I was high bidder at around $350 but the reserve hadn't been met.I got a email 2 days later saying if I wanted it for that price it was mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 yup go figure, think i offered him close to 800 for it ALL together. truck came from Utica Steam Engine and Boiler Company, Utica Ny originally. they are still in business if anyone had heard of Utica Boilers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 yup go figure, think i offered him close to 800 for it ALL together. truck came from Utica Steam Engine and Boiler Company, Utica Ny originally. they are still in business if anyone had heard of Utica Boilers.I have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 yup go figure, think i offered him close to 800 for it ALL together. truck came from Utica Steam Engine and Boiler Company, Utica Ny originally. they are still in business if anyone had heard of Utica Boilers.I don't know what the kid in IN paid for it,but he sure took a hit on it.I figure I got the truck for the price of all the new glass he had cut for it.I never even twisted his arm,he just emailed me,said guess nobody else was interested and he had to move it,getting married or some poor excuse like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 yea, i tried to buy it for about 3 years, wouldnt part with it. him and his brother build some weird 4 wheel steering yellow jeep and firetruck and are attention hogs at the truck show. bunch of assholes, both of them. wouldnt sell the truck, was gonna fix it up then sold it out of the blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkobes43 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Yes it did.That guy in Indiana that bought it gave up on it too and put it on Ebay.I was high bidder at around $350 but the reserve hadn't been met.I got a email 2 days later saying if I wanted it for that price it was mine.Thats funny!!! If you've ever seen a truck on ebay or craigslist and its not there the next day your best bet is contacting Mike... He probably bought it!! Sweet truck Mike. Tom Quote "Nothing Breaks Wind Like A Bulldog" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncFireman Posted November 15, 2012 Author Share Posted November 15, 2012 There is an a54 on Dallas craigslist if anyone is looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncFireman Posted November 16, 2012 Author Share Posted November 16, 2012 well after thinking over about the rarity of this truck it would be impossible for me to hack it up. Instead In a short while Ill get to work on her. I will be keeping the eyes peeled for another old mack to chop for my 1 ton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTFormula Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 well after thinking over about the rarity of this truck it would be impossible for me to hack it up. Instead In a short while Ill get to work on her. I will be keeping the eyes peeled for another old mack to chop for my 1 ton.You have chosen wisely. Quote ~ JT Burkard ~ AKA Sweaty Mackwww.jtresto.com www.wickedreputation.netwww.jonathanthomasmotorcars.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted November 20, 2012 Share Posted November 20, 2012 well after thinking over about the rarity of this truck it would be impossible for me to hack it up. Instead In a short while Ill get to work on her. I will be keeping the eyes peeled for another old mack to chop for my 1 ton.Why cut-up a Mack,when there are literally THOUSANDS of peterbilts,kenworths,freightliners etc. in junkyards throughout the country just waiting to be hacked up!..............................................Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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