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A friend of mine put a '72 Chevy van column in his brother in law's '56. He says it fit and other years may work. Martin...
strummin67
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Jul 2, 2009
3:38 pm
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That's what I'm running in mine, I think a 67 - 72 will work because it doesn't have a key on the column. ... From: strummin67 <strummin67@...> Subject:...
Sam Deo
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Jul 2, 2009
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Hey all, I have my stck column out of my 1957 Chevy truck. I am getting the front end rebuilt. Is there a way to check if the steering box is bad while the...
Jon S
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Jul 2, 2009
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If you have a shop manual for the truck you can probably do it. I think if the column works for the most part you need to check for slop and play. For me I got...
Sam Deo
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Jul 2, 2009
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Made the mistake of sending my chrome for my stock restoration to this rip off of a place called Finishing Touch Chrome in Chicago. Must be run by Al Capone....
Jon
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Jul 4, 2009
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Hi gang, Hope all are enjoying the 4th. I am trying to find a decal that is on my inside glovebox door on my 57 Chevy truck. The decal has weight limits and...
Jon
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Jul 5, 2009
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Chevy Duty used to carry that sticker ... From: Jon <upser@...> Subject: [Task_Force_55_59_Chevy_GMC_trucks] Glove Box Decal To:...
Sam Deo
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Jul 5, 2009
2:11 pm
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OK cool, I will check that out! Thank you! Jon...
Jon
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Jul 5, 2009
4:28 pm
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Just curious if anybody restores their trucks, and if they use the original split-rims? I've got the original 15" 8-lug wheels, and picked up a set of 16" as...
prennegarbe
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Jul 5, 2009
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I am in the process of restoring my 1957 Chevy 3100. It is all apart and just got done with the sand blasting. I am doing a 100% stock frame off. The truck has...
Jon
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Jul 5, 2009
11:57 pm
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Hi all, I just posted a photo of the glovebox decal. Sorry, for the decal not being in better shape. I would love to find this decal new. I figured it is tire...
Jon
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Jul 6, 2009
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I think my shop manual states that, I'll have to look it up when I get home but I'm pretty sure they had 15's on them back then ... From: Jon...
Sam Deo
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Jul 6, 2009
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This is what I was told so far: WEIGHT RIM/TIRE PSI EQUIPMENT 4000 6.70-15-4 20 6.70-15-4 28 4300 6.70-15-6...
Jon
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Jul 6, 2009
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I'll try to find a link for you today that I had years ago. This link had all data on the chevy trucks from the 1930's up until the 70's and I'm pretty sure...
Sam Deo
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Jul 6, 2009
12:19 pm
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Hi Sam, Thank you for taking the time. I can't seem to put all the info in the order it shows (columns) from the decal on this email. One column is "weight" ...
Jon
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Jul 6, 2009
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It's been a few years, but I used to drive a '48 Chevy 1-ton pickup. At that time I remember seeing a catalog for one of the Old Pickup Resto shops that sold...
prennegarbe
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Jul 6, 2009
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I have a 6 lug rim with 6 clips. I am going to have the rims blasted and see if I can re-use the clips. I know I can get clips anywhere. Thank you! Jon...
Jon
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Jul 7, 2009
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Hi Sam. I am starting to figure out what the decal looked like. I have the Chevy Truck Shop Manual. In the first few pages it shows weights and tire size/ply...
Jon
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Jul 7, 2009
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Hi Jon,   I just up loaded a picture of what I think you are after in the file section. It's a repo from classicparts.com...
Sam Deo
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Jul 7, 2009
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Hi Jon,   ere's a run down on what I've spent so far.   The truck itself, $400, not bad but a $400 truck isn't much to look at. Suspension, $3000 Frame work,...
Sam Deo
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Jul 7, 2009
11:45 am
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Hi Sam, Yes, I saw that decal and it is not the one I am searching for. I will post a photo of what I need here later today. Oh, I forgot to mention that I...
Jon
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Jul 7, 2009
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Hi All, I want to get an origianl or original style bench seat for my 56, my question is, what years besides the 55-59 would be a direct fit if any? Thanks, ...
Sam D
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Oct 2, 2009
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to the best of my knowledge later year cabs are wider due to not having concealed running boards and they made the seats wider to compensate the only update is...
Ben
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Oct 2, 2009
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Hi Ben,   Thanks, yes it does, so now I know that I need to find a 55-59 seat and hopefully local to me here in NJ.   Thanks, Sam ... From: Ben...
Sam Deo
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Oct 3, 2009
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Anytime your search has just started keep on touch with this group so many people can help get what you need,also craigs list ,ebay,and stop by your local junk...
Ben
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Oct 3, 2009
12:32 am
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Sam, I'm not sure how "original" you want to be, but I know that several of the custom builders have used the 88-99 full size chevy/gmc bench seats. You have...
twowheeler63
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Oct 3, 2009
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Hi Mark,   I'm not going for original per say but instead I'm keeping a very stock look and I'm getting to the point of the build where I need to install my...
Sam Deo
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Oct 3, 2009
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Sam,  As I said, I'd go with the stock seat. I drove my 57 daily to work for 14 years with a recovered stock seat. I wasn't making a lot of money then,(or now...
Mark Davis
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Oct 5, 2009
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Thanks Mark,   I actually had an opportunity to seat in a 56 which for the most part was stock yesterday afternoon. My wife and I were driving around to get...
Sam Deo
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Oct 5, 2009
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Hi All, So I was able to find an original seat for my truck in useable condition for little $.The new question is, is anyone using an original seat with either...
Sam D
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