I just ordered some oversize king pins for my 3/4 ton. Is this a do it yourself job? I suspect not but if so, can anyone offer me some suggestions? The shop...
Roy, I don't think there any alternatives. This special reamer is a tapered reamer ... since the king pins are tapered. Although I didn't have to go...
I second Merlin. I took mine to a machine shop and had them press out the old and fit the new oversized bushings, cost was under $100, that was about 8 years...
Well then - perhaps its possible to fix the plate. I understand some vendors sell blanks, you can stamp the current registered serial number on it, correct the...
Probably going to get a lot of flak about this, but gotta ask anyway. Anyone have a clue as to whether Chevy wheels from a 2002 8 lug,2500 will fit my 49...
I am not sure of your vin , But here in Texas up till 1955 Chevy used the Number on the Motor not the number on the body door hinge pillar. The number on hinge...
The bolt pattern should be the same. They will probably rub the ends of the tie rods on the front. You need 4" or less backset the clear the stock tie rod...
Pete, I am parting out a 1950 3609 which has the 2 5/16 inch grease caps. I probably could part with one. Email me off line if your are interested. ...
They used to be screwed on too. Had to go back and rivet the VIN on the door pillar on my 2nd truck as the DMV inspector said it had to be permenant before...
My Local auto machine shop now has a modern "diamond cut" tool and not the diff size reamers like in past. Think only part needing boring is the axle end, not...
Hello,I am needing front wheel cylinders for a '49 1/2 T . Does anybody have any experience with having them resleeved in brass vs. stainless steel? Also is it...
Jeff, I'm not a brake expert, just a common-sense guy. In terms of lasting forever, my stock cyl's are 52 years old and going... I'd rather spend the other $$...
1/2 ton brake parts all available new. It's the bigger trucks, you run into problems. Then's when you may have to use the re-sleeve method, as no new parts...
As my earlier notes reflect, I am new at this, so bear with me. While trying to create a wish list for Santa, reading thru ChevyDuty, noticed the replacement...
Can someone give me the exact size of the hole in the dash for an AD radio? Trying to find out if the hole has been modified at all. Would also like to know...
Hey, I'm looking for a complete hydra-matic setup for my '55 1st Suburban. Can someone direct me to what I need? I don't care if I have to buy a complete...
Providing that none of the modified info is on the title, which would no longer match at that point, and the plate is reattached with factory looking rivets, I...
I'm looking for a set of pulleys and brackets for a SBC 350 with long water pump double groove for a long water pump double groove with a single groove...
Although welding blocks can be done, it is tricky and takes a finite process of staged heating and cooling periods to do it right so as not to recrack in time....
Hello all, I have a set (6) of 18" factory split rims for a dually from my '66 Chevy 1 ton flat bed.I also have a complete rearend out of a '89 1 ton Chevy...
Oh crap , I was afraid of that . O.K. here's what to do _but_ if you're careless this method can maim or _KILL_ you so be forewarned ! . Take a long...
Yes , 33 # is about the high end for off idle when cold , it'll drop precipitiously as it warms up tho' . _Volume_ not pressure is the key to longevity in...
Yeah ! this sounds too cool ! I have other low RPM vehicles that are still 6 volts so at less than $100.00 , I'll prolly want to buy one too . THANKS ! . -Nate...
All states charge more for greater GVW , most likely your truck was a cheap runner sans title and someone had a junker with good title , did a quick & cheap...
Yes , take the new plate to any trophy shop and have them engrave it for you , should be under $15.00 and they often have funky fonts (typfaces) that look old...
Warren ; If the water leak is behind the generator , your engine is _junk_ sorry . In any case , you shouldn't run over a 4# cap on these trucks . You can run...
Maybe the cab was replaced from a 3/4 T and nobody had reason to change the tag as a lot of trucks back then were registered by the motor number. I have a '54...
... it yourself job? I suspect not but if so, can anyone offer me some suggestions? The shop manual tells you to use tool number xxxx which is a special...
Morning All, Quick question. Does the inside rearview mirror on the 58 GMC mount under the speaker grille over the top of the windshield and if so, is the one...
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