Eric, I read the installation instructions from CPP and also see your pics. I understand the problem but don't see why it was considered acceptable as is. I...
O ... But I think you answered your own question but not the way you thought . They don't say anything because they don't SEE anything. Items pop out at you...
Robert ; I hear you man . I was a judge for years untill I tired of other judges telling me to " let it go " when it came to the detail work , fancy paint...
Maybe it's not dead yet ~ this is a very common complaint and is usually caused by a kinked or frayed speedo cable center . Tape a plastic garbage bag to the...
'55.2/'56 GMC 3/4 ton trucks used a rear end listed as "GM SS H050" in the GMC Maintenance Manual. Did Chevy use the same rear end on 3/4 ton models? Did GMC...
My parts book, ending with the 1955 year, says the 1946-55 Chevy truck rearends had casting number 3699536 on the carrier assembly. That's the biggest casting...
A new Work-in-Progress log entry "Status Quo" has been posted. About half-way through the chassis phase of this detailing cycle. Also performed a tuneup on...
Larry R. Kephart
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Oct 2, 2006 6:31 pm
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I'm quite sure that the Chevy banjo style 3/4 and 1 ton rears were called HO72 up till about 1972 when they quit using them. I don't know when they started...
The H072 was the one ton part, the H050 was 3/4 ton according to the GMC Master Parts Book, which uses the same drawings but different part numbers for both...
Well, now I'm doubting what I thought I had known. Maybe someone else will jump in on this and help out. I'm currently doubting the book but I might just be...
Good reading as always Larry ; To set the dwell , remove the spark plugs and rotor , connect the dwell meter and switch on the ignition , crank the engine and...
Many thanx, once again, Nate. And thanks for the additional info on the dwell/timing process. With your permission, I'll add it as a quote at the beginning of...
Larry R. Kephart
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Oct 3, 2006 2:37 pm
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Yes , of course you can use it . Please read it before posting to ensure it's actually clean for the noob to use , else I'll edit it some as needed... Thanx...
Help me if you can !!!!!! My 1959 3100 Apache Fleetside has the aftermarket chrome looking turn signal switch sold in LMC, Chevy Duty and everywhere else I...
As many old trucks that are being rodded, someone on the list should have a complete steering column that they have changed out for a newer tilt column. Any...
... switch ... pieces ... flat ... the picture of the whole "mess" and send it to me. It would be greatly appreciated. The accessory, shop, and factory...
... Hey Bill, I also have a 59 3100 Fleetside I'm restoring, and have collected quite a few turn signal units over the years. I'm sure that I have all the ...
This is simple and cheap too : get one of the many discarded by hot rodders who all seem to like tilt columns.... -Nate ... Duty ... work ... 2 ... cam, ... ...
Thanks Bill in Texas for the more detailed pictures, they are helpful and I am saving them as I move forward. Well, today, I removed the steering wheel, and...
We have a 1959 Chevy Apache Stepside for sale, 95% restored, 355 engine that is balanced and blue printed, 12 bolt positive track, automatic transmission, a/c,...
Sounds like a great truck. Where are you located? Alan Denver, CO ... From: cogojo To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 9:56 AM ...
I am rebuilding or restoring a 1940 ½ ton pickup. There was no return spring on the brake pedal, so I don’t know where one should anchor to. There’s extra...
(a simplistic answer is to hang it anywhere that works.) I've seen them hooked into the holes that are meant for the cotter pin(s) behind the master cylinder....
my spring is hooked to the shoulder bolt and the other end goes to a bracket that is aattached to the filler panel next to the motor. Thats where it was when i...
... Steve: e-mail Anelson43@... I think he has what you need. ... helpful and I ... steering wheel, ... housing cup, I have ... is merly a ... most). The...
I have a 1949 Chev 3600 bought in Calgary, Alberta, Canada at GSL Chev. (still in business) The vehicle i.d plate information won't compute on the VIN decoders...
I will take this a bit at a time. Remember that any combination of numbers can happen as pieces are changed over time. 9 14 254 15642 9 is 1949 14 is 1-ton 24...
