I just rewired my 1940 half ton and was surprised to find that I don't have a switch for the brakelights. According to the Jim Carter catalog, 1940 used a...
In my years of working on old vehicles I have come to prefer the hydraulic typ of brake light switch . I was thinking the mechanical brake light switch that's...
I'm looking for a body shop in Maryland to replace the floor and other body work of my 52 truck. Can anyone recommend some one who does a great job? [Non-text...
Where are you in Maryland? I'm north in Carroll County. Bernie ... From: lysbethl2000@... To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tue, 1 May 2007 9:46...
Truckers, A member of my car club is looking for an accessory overdrive unit that works with the closed driveshafts of our old trucks. He is working on a '36...
I'm looking in the Chevy parts book for 1929-1940. 1936 left door (low roof cab) is 602281. 1937-38 is 602455. Does anyone know if this is just a small...
Good luck hunting ! they were mady by Ruckstell , the same folks that made 'em by the millions for Model 'A' Fords and sold for Torque Tube Chevys under the...
googling Truckstell shows that they and their literature show up on eBay. They were made in Oregon! The company still exists. ...bill ... Torque ... lemme ......
I am putting the interior back into my 1940 ½ ton, and have a couple questions. I have a brown windlace that has a 3/8 inch bead on it, but am not sure where...
Mike, I would bet that the windlace for your 40 truck is exactly the same or very similar as for my 36 pickup. I just posted some photos of my untouched 36...
John, You are correct, my 40 pickup door frame is similar to your 36. The pictures were very helpful. I see how everything goes in regard to the door frame of ...
Mike, I thought I mentioned that. yes, there is one strip of windlace on the door itself. it runs top to bottom on the door along the front edge near the...
Hello all, i own a 1948 chevy 1-ton that has a leaking radiator. i would like to know if i should completely replace the radiator with one of the mail order...
I know that we all correspond about trucks, but I have a question that maybe someone in the group can answer. I have found three cars near my house, and maybe...
Try eBay; enter Desoto sportsman, search; then select Advanced Search, click Completed Items only and Search again. Valued features in the Desoto would be...
I opted to have mine recored....The radiator shop put a "super Core" in it and I have never had any heating problems since.....Stays at 180. Just make sure...
Have it re-cored ! the original tank will have " Harrison " embossed on the rear left face and the part number and also " 48D " or similar in BIG numbers ,...
Yoiu might be surprised to find the '78 Impala has some good value these days . they're not good cars , niether in design nor build quality but right now...
Actually there is now a company making the parts to make the integral hemi adapt to more modern transmissions. I don't recall who it was but I saw a write up...
Very good ! . Even if I was rich enough to afford a 9 MPG machine , I'd still stick with my beloved InLine 6 Bangers.... -Nate ... integral hemi adapt to more...
Hey all, A friend of mine has a '49 Thriftmaster and has been having some issues with the carb clogging up. Well we pulled the tank today and found out why....
Just came into a '52 6400 Big Bolt, ex oil distributor. Floor and inside kick panels need patch panels installed, but the outer and inner cowl are OK. Can I...
changed the gear oil in my 1 ton axle-couldnt find any listing anywhere of fluid capacity so i guessed and bough 4 bottles of 75-90 full synthetic gear oil. ...
Here is a little experience I have with the gas tank and sending unit. I bought a new tank and sending unit for my '52 thriftmaster from Golden State Parts. ...
Anyone know where I can buy door hinges for my 1954 3100? I have looked at several vendors on line and no one seems to carry first series hinges. I would be...
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