Hello: I'm doing a frame-off restoration and when the planets align again I'll have the resources to start putting the truck back together. I have a 1953 3100...
Eastwwod company sells the correct Chassis Black. There are different gloss levels for different parts of the vehicle - check there online store. ... From:...
I am not 100% sure but I am assuming that it was black paint. Every frame off I have seen has had a black painted frame. My 1952 isn't restored and the frame...
The frame was given a very light coat of black primer..hence all the rust you are now blasting off. If you really, really want it to look original, I'd suggest...
Good Morning, I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how best to remove and replace the drivers side window on a 1953 chev 3800? I already have the...
Absolutely gotta have a shop manual. For so many reasons. I would say that in general it is very easy and satisfying to rebuild a steering column with turn...
I was taling with this fellow at work. I drive my ole 49 and he said if I knew of another Chevy truck he'd like to get one and restore it from the frame up....
I forgot to mention that this truck is half ton and torque tube with heavy duty shocks, 4 sped transmission, or I have a three speed and possibly enough parts...
Did a search on the site. Found little info on this subject. One topic in 2004. In 2004 seems the debate was split. So I ask, If you have a tank with a rust...
The feelings on the American Motorcycle Club of America site is that modern gasoline will dissolve all gas tank liners and some non-metallic carb floats. I'd...
Rod, we've discussed these products several times. I'm not familiar with Kreem personally though and don't remember it in the debates. I think that we did come...
hi Nate we are about done rebuilding and assembling the 1957 235 motor to go in the 46 Chevy half ton. It has solid lifters. a) would you set them cold? b)...
Bill in Oregon may have a point that needs considering. I'm assuming that he is talking about "modern fuels" as in the recent (recent in our terms) addition of...
Several of the tank lining products say they are safe with ethanol up to E85 (85 percent ethanol). I did my '49 John Deere A with one of them (lots of holes,...
Yes, the newest fuels containing 10% alcohol plus who-knows-what-else. And the blend changes from season to season. Here are two AMCA threads on cleaning...
Allen, I've been wondering if this type of product is what my "74" 464 International needs as well. Off topic I know, but the rust line is a headache. No after...
... and .013" exhaust (hot). How does that compare to your '46 spec. book? I will be doing the same sometime down the road so I will be interested in what the...
I'm putting together the bed on my truck Were the rear cross member bolts to the bed side do I need to make up a spacer and put it inside to stop the cross...
Remember to not tighten them too much! To tight can cause the push rods to bend. I don't know the exact specs on your engine but I set my 216 to the hot specs...
Thanks Jeff for including the link for Nates writeup on valve lash adjustment. I will find that useful in the not too distant future. I remember those days...
My sources show the tank still available through CNH (for several hundred dollars - it may be coming from England). Your CNH dealer should be able to find the...
china-mart has a fuel filter that comes apart or you can get the clear one plastic and just replace... ive used the summit/jegs clear glass ones but after a...
Allen, Thanks for the information. Here in the Inland Northwest, it's hard to find parts for the smaller tractors, or dealers that will help. It's either an...
I started work on my grandfathers 1953 chevy 1/2 ton pickup a few weeks ago. I rebuilt the master cylinder and now I am ready to rebuild the wheel cylinders...
Are these the rear wheels? _____ From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Snow Sent: Tuesday, October...
they make a puller just for that problem. I had the same problem with my 63 chrysler the brakes were rusted tight so that even though I back them off they...
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