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    hi beam lo beam no beam

    The switch could be the problem. Get a volt meter and check the power coming out as well as going in. Also check your ground connections it's...
    Post by: Rustyoldtruck, Jul 14, 2006 in forum: 1955-1959
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    Where do u get frame specs for a 19

    RE: Where do u get frame specs for The factory assembly manual has all the measured drawings and specs you will ever need. Click on the...
    Post by: Rustyoldtruck, May 28, 2006 in forum: 1955-1959
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    Master Cylinder

    [updated:LAST EDITED ON May-19-06 AT 03:02 PM (CST)]If you went with drum/drum brakes then the port. valve is not needed. If you get a...
    Post by: Rustyoldtruck, May 19, 2006 in forum: 1955-1959
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    steering wheel removal.

    Try a large 3 jaw puller. Hook it on the bottom of the wheel collar. Hopefully that will pull it off. Good luck....
    Post by: Rustyoldtruck, May 12, 2006 in forum: Classic Parts of America Talk
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    Wiring spark plugs to Distributer

    RE: Wiring spark plugs to Distribut E-mail sent
    Post by: Rustyoldtruck, May 5, 2006 in forum: 1955-1959
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    55 chevy 3/4 ton

    There was no stock fuse box on the '55 just the voltage regulator (the little black box on the drivers side of the firewall) But after 50 years...
    Post by: Rustyoldtruck, Apr 26, 2006 in forum: 1955-1959
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    Dual master

    [updated:LAST EDITED ON Aug-19-05 AT 09:20 PM (CST)] "MANUAL DISC brake master cylinder," Disc brake cylinder??? or 4 wheel drum brake...
    Post by: Rustyoldtruck, Aug 19, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    Dual master

    I'm looking at the dual master cylinder conversion with out a power booster. The question is can I keep the standard 4 speed transmission or...
    Thread by: Rustyoldtruck, Aug 18, 2005, 5 replies, in forum: 1955-1959
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    DECODING MY TRUCK

    VIN V3B56L009516 Model Year 1956 Series 3200 Assembly Plant Los Angeles, CA Sequential Number 009516
    Post by: Rustyoldtruck, Aug 16, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    55 1/2 Frame question

    [updated:LAST EDITED ON Jul-29-05 AT 09:32 PM (CST)]I got mine from the publisher phone # 866-601-5199. Barns&Nobel.com and Amazon.com both...
    Post by: Rustyoldtruck, Jul 29, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    55 1/2 Frame question

    This project is 100% stock. I believe you need to keep a crossmember near the rear of the engine. If you cut out the stock member to make way for...
    Post by: Rustyoldtruck, Jul 19, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    55 1/2 Frame question

    Mine is slotted.
    Post by: Rustyoldtruck, Jul 18, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    55 1/2 Frame question

    The assembly manual just states shim as required. I don't know if they just shim enough for the cab to clear the rivet heads on the top of the...
    Post by: Rustyoldtruck, Jul 15, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959
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    55 1/2 Frame question

    The rad. mounts on my 55 1/2 are 1 5/8 inches from the top of the frame to the top of the mounts. Do you have your body shims in place at the...
    Post by: Rustyoldtruck, Jul 13, 2005 in forum: 1955-1959