Aaron, When I pulled my two trucks apart, I measured every bolt, washer and nut and have a pretty good list. I also tried to keep tracj how many of each type I...
... One possible source of information is the GM Standard Parts Catalog. I have one from 1988, and I found a listing for one from 1979 that sold on ebay, item...
Are you restoring your truck to "exact" specifications? In other words, are you going for a 100-point show truck? If not, just go to a hardware store and get...
If you want to paint the bolts, I'd suggest scuffing them first with some 320 grit sandpaper.....to get the paint to stick to the slick surface. Best way I've...
Hey gang, The truck in question is a 1953 6400 with vacuum assist. The problem is the brakes tend to remain applied after the brake pedal is released. Once you...
I would bet the world on that the vac boaster is bad .Alot of times in these old cars and trucks when the vac boasters go bad the brake lights will say on to ....
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Jul 1, 2004 4:37 pm
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If anyone is looking for a 216 gasket set I found a guy willing to sell an old stock Gasket Set from Fitzgerald. Part number is GS0488L for about $16 + about...
Dan, what does the set have with it? overhaul set , head set, timing gear cover etc. I might be real interested. ... From: Dan Robinson...
dave
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Jul 1, 2004 5:31 pm
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Need more info to narrow the problem down. Have you determined whether all four brakes are dragging, just the front or rear, or a single wheel? Once that is...
does anybody know the size of the spindle nut to hold in the front wheel bearings, on a 53 chevy pickup. I was hoping to get it at the local parts shop, but...
I dont' know the exact specs, but when I needed to replace the spindle nut on my '55 1st GMC, which I expect would be the same as your '53, I pulled a spindle...
Take the old one with you when you go to your FLAPS. Jon ... From: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@...> To: <old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday,...
You might try etch primer, think its called crombate, the yellow stuff you use on aluminum or a Galv type. your Auto store should be able to help John 52 3100...
Just out of curriosity are the rubber brake hoses old ( like maybe original or at least several years old)? Over time some of the rubber brake hoses will...
Or use a Styrofoam block. Regards, Doug Pewterbaugh dpewter@... Denton, TX 940-382-4538 Cell 940-453-0418 49 3104 216 5-window Want to make money whenever...
If you're looking for a self-etching primer, NAPA sells it in a spray can. Works pretty well, and not too expensive. Tom Caperton '47-2nd ...in Whiteville, NC ...
Got my new carb yesterday. Went home and installed it. It runs GREAT. Just off idle response is terrific, no more black smoke, certainly better than my bad old...
dave
dave@...
Jul 2, 2004 1:33 pm
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Dave ; Silly question but : you do know the choke isn't free to move unless the throttle is off the idle position right ? . you're supposed to press down on...
Hope everyone has a SAFE and happy July 4th holiday. Fly the colors! And be careful out there. Lots of people not paying attention and could dent up our old...
What Tom said ~ whilst you're off celebrating my mother's birthday , be _very_ carefull of the drunk drivers out there , it's allready started , last night I...
Peter, you didn't say what type truck you drive, so I'm guessing it's an AD truck.....right (late '47 to early '55)? If so, lots of options out there. Most...
... block for ... Just put insulated female spade terminals on the wires, and tiewrap the wires to something under the dash so there's no chance of it ...
Just wonder if anyone has had an experience with overseas shipment of an auto. Looking at a vintage auto that is in Europe. Price seems to be very reasonalbe...
Ken, I recently sold a '57 Chevy Bel Air station wagon to a gentleman in England. Although he handled all the shipping arrangements, I do have the name of the...
OK Jim, you threw out a term here I'm not familiar with....."spade terminals." Got a feeling it's something I've seen, but didn't know the name. Could you...
... Sure, they're just those flat electrical connectors, usually 1/4" wide by about .030" thick by maybe 3/8" long, that are used on many older automotive...
I was going to ship my rv trailer from the UK. They wanted 850 pounds to ship it from Southampton UK to Charlestown SC....$250 for the paper work to get it...
Thanks, Jim. Every time I think I know a little something, I find out there's so much more I don't know. I've seen these electrical connectors, but never...
