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    Newby from across the pond!

    I just think this is so cool! I've always said that people who work on old Chevy trucks are some of the nicest people you will ever come across...
    Post by: Halfton57, May 4, 2008 in forum: 1955-1959
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    Bed Wood

    A few years ago I replaced the bed wood on my '57. Since I use my truck to haul stuff with I wasn't concerned with it looking too pretty, I just...
    Post by: Halfton57, May 17, 2007 in forum: 1955-1959
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    56 pickup Traction bars?

    Has does the 96 c1500 axle compare in size (width) to the stock '56 axle? I'm looking to swap out the stock rear axle on my '57 to something with...
    Post by: Halfton57, May 12, 2007 in forum: 1955-1959
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    will a 55-56 grill fit a 57?

    Will a 55-56 grill fit a 57 The 55-56 grill will bolt into a 57 but since they attach differently there will be exposed, unused, bolt holes on...
    Post by: Halfton57, Sep 27, 2006 in forum: 1955-1959
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    Felt Inserts for ball joints

    I apologize in advance if I'm wrong but unless I'm mistaken, there wasn't an Apache pickup available until sometime after the 1957 model year....
    Post by: Halfton57, Jul 26, 2006 in forum: 1955-1959
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    Speedometer gear

    Speedometer gears only cost 3 or 4 bucks at a tranny supply place. If you take your old one with you it should be easy to match it up....
    Post by: Halfton57, Jan 17, 2006 in forum: Classic Parts of America Talk
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    5 Speed Manual

    I have a '57 Stepside 350/350. Because of the outrageously high gas prices I am considering installing a 5 speed manual trans w/overdrive to...
    Thread by: Halfton57, Jan 15, 2006, 0 replies, in forum: 1955-1959
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    Wiring an HEI distributor

    I put an HEI distributor in my "57 350/350 several years ago and have been very pleased with the results. Stepside57 in the Central San...
    Post by: Halfton57, Oct 25, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    any ideas?

    When working on vehicles as old (rusted?) as ours you have to apply whatever persuasion is necessary to break things loose. If penetrating oil...
    Post by: Halfton57, Feb 28, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    Drop spindle and disc brake convers

    RE: Drop spindle and disc brake con You can't get dropped spindles for your truck (unless you swap out the entire front suspension) but you can...
    Post by: Halfton57, Feb 20, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    interchangeable grills?

    The '55/'56 grill will fit in the opening on the '57 but there will be exposed holes in the sheet metal because the two grills bolt in...
    Post by: Halfton57, Feb 20, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    brake drum rivets

    Yep, 58 chevy is right about this one John. When installing new front drums you don't have to put any rivets back in. Everything works fine...
    Post by: Halfton57, Jan 3, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    installed mono springs

    Except for the last three or four years I drove my old '57 everyday to work. I have since retired and now keep it in the garage most of the time....
    Post by: Halfton57, Dec 29, 2004 in forum: 1955-1959
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    installed mono springs

    Hey John, I've owned my '57 for 32 years (I bought it from my dad for $375 in 1972) and I thought that was a long time but you've got me beat. Oh...
    Post by: Halfton57, Dec 24, 2004 in forum: 1955-1959