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    Good hood alignment

    Quick hood alignment The key to getting the AD hood to lay flat against the cowl is outlined in detail in the Stovebolt link above. However,...
    Post by: Fla54Chevy3100, Nov 20, 2009 in forum: 1947-1954
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    Fancy oil filter

    Bling! That's it Bill!!! I'm sure it's an Off-shore repop but for that kind of coin I bit, and with my relocated filter mount up on the fireway,...
    Post by: Fla54Chevy3100, Apr 17, 2009 in forum: 1947-1954
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    Fancy oil filter

    Bling! Check out page 258 in the Speedway catalog.....finned aluminum spin-on filter cover....$19.99. Works great on my remote filter mount,...
    Post by: Fla54Chevy3100, Apr 16, 2009 in forum: 1947-1954
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    amperemeter

    Ammeter. You might want to check out the output of the MB generator.....most old truck ammeters aren't calibrated to handle over 30 amps. I know...
    Post by: Fla54Chevy3100, Apr 2, 2009 in forum: 1947-1954
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    Good sound?

    Muffler Choice As was mentioned, muffler choice is very subjective. Like most others, I wanted an exhaust system that was functional, highlighted...
    Post by: Fla54Chevy3100, Mar 31, 2009 in forum: 1947-1954
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    steering stabilizer and sway bar kit worth it?

    Swaybar/stabilizer. Neither a swaybar or a stabilizer is going to correct a vehicle that wanders around the road. You need to jack it up and...
    Post by: Fla54Chevy3100, Mar 16, 2009 in forum: 1947-1954
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    bed wood

    I used a product called Veranda from our local Home Depot in my 54 truck. Comes in 8' lengths, is 5-1/4" wide and I used 10 boards. It's a...
    Post by: Fla54Chevy3100, Mar 7, 2009 in forum: 1947-1954
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    Rearend Gears

    If I'm not mistaken, the 700r4 has an OD ratio of .70. You need to run the numbers and see if you stay towards the top of the torque curve at...
    Post by: Fla54Chevy3100, Mar 2, 2009 in forum: 1947-1954
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    Epoxy Primer and Eastwood Chassis Black

    paint compatibility If you "google" PPG you can get a pdf file of the instructions (poop sheet) for the product you intend to use and a listing...
    Post by: Fla54Chevy3100, Feb 4, 2009 in forum: 1947-1954
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    door fit question

    Door tweaking! I ran into the same issues when putting my 54 truck together.......lower rear edge of doors just wouldn't adjust and fit tight....
    Post by: Fla54Chevy3100, Jan 13, 2009 in forum: 1947-1954
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    rear window

    Rear window installation I found that if you cut the end off a toothbrush and sand the end down to a wedge shape it'll make both the glass and...
    Post by: Fla54Chevy3100, Jan 2, 2009 in forum: 1947-1954
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    Secret Tappered Bearings

    disc brakes Re: Disc brakes on pickup trucks. Personally, after setting up pickup trucks with rear disc brakes....I wouldn't do it again!!!...
    Post by: Fla54Chevy3100, Dec 12, 2008 in forum: 1947-1954
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    Secret Tappered Bearings

    disc conversion kits Classic Parts of America Chevy Duty) has provided the lion's share of parts for my 54 truck but I've used Classic...
    Post by: Fla54Chevy3100, Dec 11, 2008 in forum: 1947-1954
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    Wheel spacers

    spacers Wheel spacers put an additional load on the bearings, will have an adverse effect on the front steering geometry and are not that much...
    Post by: Fla54Chevy3100, Dec 11, 2008 in forum: 1947-1954
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    Speaking of wheel centering.....

    U-bolts Autozone sells a lowering block kit with REALLY long U-bolts for about $30.00....the aluminum blocks make great paper weights. When...
    Post by: Fla54Chevy3100, Dec 11, 2008 in forum: 1947-1954