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    Vacuum wiper story .....remember anyone ?

    I have the similar memories of driving a '41 Chevy sedan to high school. I would have to let up on the gas pedal so the wipers could slap...
    Post by: el camion 51, Mar 28, 2009 in forum: 1947-1954
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    Leaf Springs

    Well there was a good reason you didn't come get my leaf springs. The truck Gods knew I needed them. I crawled up under my truck to fix a motor...
    Post by: el camion 51, Feb 18, 2009 in forum: 1947-1954
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    Texas Vintage License Plates

    TexasPlates I was able to use 1951 plates on my truck in Potter County that did not have TRUCK stamped on them. Maybe I just got the right clerk....
    Post by: el camion 51, Jul 4, 2008 in forum: 1947-1954
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    We've been way too serious lately!

    "The Cruiser" My 1956 four door hardtop Chevrolet Bel Air. It was Crocus Yellow over Laurel Green with a 265 and two speed power glide. It even...
    Post by: el camion 51, Jun 5, 2008 in forum: 1947-1954
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    First drive

    Thanks for your comments. It's been fun so far. The numbers say it was built in Canada. the motor was changed to a 235 at some point. The brakes...
    Post by: el camion 51, May 26, 2008 in forum: 1947-1954
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    First drive

    After new brakes my 51 took to the road for its first test drive. How do you like that farm built bumper.[ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Thread by: el camion 51, May 25, 2008, 8 replies, in forum: 1947-1954
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    unladen weight

    Look at chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com This site will tell you everything you need to know and more
    Post by: el camion 51, May 19, 2008 in forum: 1947-1954
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    What have I got?

    Thank you Dr. Nate. As soon as I get my new brakes bled I will try your prescription. Tim
    Post by: el camion 51, May 13, 2008 in forum: 1947-1954
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    What have I got?

    I just got a 1951 1/2 ton and I can't make any sense out of the numbers on the block. These are just behind the distributer 30 6D161488. The #s...
    Thread by: el camion 51, May 12, 2008, 3 replies, in forum: 1947-1954
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    leaking wheels

    Thank you to Kent and Nate for your suggestions. It was the valve stem. We cleaned up the inside of the wheel at the valve hole and put some...
    Post by: el camion 51, Aug 22, 2005 in forum: 1947-1954
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    leaking wheels

    I just got a new set of radial tires to replace the old tube type tires on my panel truck. One of the four wheels goes flat after about 24 hours....
    Thread by: el camion 51, Aug 20, 2005, 3 replies, in forum: 1947-1954
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    Hubcaps 1948 - 53 CHEVROLET

    Hate to be a snob, but I am looking for original not repro. Thanks for your reply.
    Post by: el camion 51, Mar 16, 2005 in forum: Truck Parts for Sale