i'd love to load up the family in the '49 and make the 2-1/2 hour drive from Temple to Dallas, but my '49 is still in pieces. Perhaps when you...
I would ask a similar question, would one be able to put a larger fan from a 235 onto a 216? Truck will be used as mainly a parade rig, and in a...
I am a bargain shopper and will hunt for a deal when I can. However, I've done enough stuff on the cheap to know the difference in inexpensive,...
Does anyone have a HO72 with a 4.10 gearset they would like to be rid of?
do you want a complete bench seat, or would the seat and back springs work? I have a complete seat, sans covering that I would give you for the...
Awesome Idea! I was planning to have my wheels done, but will have to hold off and wait to get the inner fenders and the running boards done. I...
Just a thought, and a blind one at that, as I am a LONG way away from worrying about headliners and door panels. Thinking that perhaps using...
New issue Texas plates are 100% printed. All kinds, every kind. Prisoners are too busy getting college degrees and watching cable tv to punch...
I have a pair of 49 Farm Truck Plates for my 1949. I have a pair of 52 plates that I bought before I knew it was necessary to get plates that...
What did you use to shrink the heat shrink? heat gun, butane torch, cig lighter, zippo? Just curious what works the best with the least...
how much do you want for the pair? Is the temp. gauge line intact?
Larry, those are sweet. What setup did you use?
My overflow tank was completely rotted out, so no "cleaning up". I just replaced with an $8.95 universal tank from O'Reilly. I'm going for...
A cool pic that my cousin took of the truck parked alongside an old barn. Thinking about having it sent out and framed.
Picture of my daughter and I in the old truck in front of a cornfield.
My 1949 3800 Chevrolet DRW Farm Truck. This is the original condition after 61 years of farm work. Lived in a barn in Central Kansas until I...
You can get powdered graphite at your local John Deere dealer. Comes in a container similar to baby powder.
dump that thing in an electrolysis tank. will easily and safely remove rust from any steel item. Avoid its use with aluminum and other alloys....
craigslist is another great place to look. Place the ad for wanting one, or cruise around in the towns that you are willing to travel to for one....
I saw a post and am planning to use this idea in mine. I would prefer to not cut the dash for an aftermarket radio, or even spend the $150+ on a...
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