Used my '49 GMC 150 (3/4 ton) to haul some scrap metal to the dump last week. The folks at the dump weigh the vehicle going in loaded the coming...
Robert - I heard Old Navy was slipping in some Jimmys in their upscale stores. Maybe Classic Parts could use one on the show room floor too!!
There are recent posts in the forum on oldgmctrucks.com that advise that the 3.55:1 ring & pinion kits are no longer available from Patricks. To...
Bossman - Congratulations... I know that's a great feeling!! If you're not sure of the condition of the inside of that gas tank, be aware that...
Bossman, Evan & Nate - Thanks to all of you for your responses. I'm not sure about the head # on my 235, but as soon as I can confirm the #...
I finally got three of the four gauges in my '49 GMC working. The final challange is the temp gauge and I had thought it would be pretty easy...
RE: Vac. Advance Tube Thanks Nate! Mike M '27 Chevy '41 John Deere B '49 GMC FC-150
RE: No help, but WELCOME Hi Mike - I can't help with your question, but I did want to welcome you to the forum. I did two tours of duty at...
RE: Distributor - Embarrassed to As I sure appreciate all the responses. Bossman was right on target with the tip that the distributor was not...
I've set the timing on a couple older engines and am familiar with loosening the clamp at the base of the distributor to advance or retard the...
Let's cut to the chase Nate! I can't believe nobody has asked the most important question about this engine swap!! So, what's the plan for that...
Got it Nate. Just the info I was hoping to get. Many thanks again. Mike M '27 Chevy '41 John Deere B '49 GMC FC-150
Thanks for the reply Nate. I don't mind the valve clatter, just need to figure out if the lifters are solid or juice so I can adjust them...
My '49 GMC has a '54 235 in it. Engine serial # on the flat just aft of the distributor is 0818638F54X. How can I tell if this engine has...
RE: looking for a 235 draft tube ro There is one on ePay right now... check item 4614325759 Mike M '27 Chevy '41 John Deere B '49 GMC FC-150
I can't find the post, but not too long ago someone here was looking for a road draft tube(crankcase draft tube). There is one on ePay right...
Don't overlook the questions to the seller and his answers at the bottom of the auction posting. Looks like it could get real entertaining before...
RE: " Average Street Use " Nate - Nope... some time before she found her way to me the PO dropped a stock '54 235 Stove Bolt under the hood....
RE: Dizzy Install Nate - Don't forget to tell Jake about your "ping" test. That's worked great as the final timing adjustment for me. Mike...
Hey Jake - #1's up front ahead of the other five. You could probably get her close to firing up with your timing method, but it would be 50/50...
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