Recent content by penniwinkle

I too have one of these (the part that bolts to the dash). I do not have the 'nut' that holds it to the dash. Its plastic (the lever on top) and is discolored. Maybe it can be cleaned up some or painted. Its been laying in my tool box for a few years. Will be happy to let it go for free if...

A while back, I gave Nate a complete rearend (with driveshaft, etc) that had the 3:55 gears I ordered from Patrick's in Casa Grande, AZ. Not sure if Nate still has the rearend or if he might sell/let it go.

leaks One last thing Nate. If it leaks that much while just sitting (not running), then my first suspect would be around the pan. Roger

leaks Nate, there is a 'O' seal there, however, I would not think it would leak that much fluid from that seal. Usually, there is not much fluid pumped into the rear of the tranny (where the speedo gears are). I have found that leaks occur on the rear seal (where the slip-joint mates with the...

power steering, etc Rico, there is a T-Bird rack and pinion that will bolt onto the Mustang II frontend that is powered. Speedway has these as well as the lines and pump. Don't forget to check on the pressure regulator that is suggested to be installed when using these racks and a Chevy pump...

Mustang II spindles Rico, here are a couple more pics...tried to match the position in your picture. Hope these help. Roger

Mustang II spindles Rico, here is a picture of the spindles and shocks. If you want further detail on the spindles (closer, different angle, etc) let me know. Roger

A few years ago, I purchased 2 new arm rests for my truck. They were grey and looked really good. As time passed, the vinyl has become very discolored...a brownish/green. I tried soap and water but no success. Maybe the Arizona sun has changed the color. Anyone have any suggestions? I know...

Mustang II spindles I remember my last experience with Mustang II spindles. I did not use them on my truck but on a 34 Chevy Coupe. The stock spindles and stock springs put the car too high. I went to dropped spindles and was still too high. I figured out it was the springs. I suppose I...

I have a 305 V8 in my '51 and have installed 350s in hotrods. Have also battled 'heating problems'. I have found that air flow is the best fix to keep them cool. An electric fan solved most of my problems. I have an electric fan (a pusher) on my '51 with a sensor that will turn the fan on...

Starter Probs I had a similar problem. When I bought my truck, the previous owner told me that the flywheel probably had a 'bad tooth'. He said during a start, the starter will have a loud 'clunk' and he pushes the truck and put it in third gear while moving slowly. He says the truck will...

15 inch wheels I have 2 15 inch, 6 lug wheels that I don't need but not sure of the type wheel you were looking for. These were on my 1951 Chevy Pickup - changed the rearend to 5 lug. Can you further describe the type of wheels you need?

u-bolts When I removed my rearend, I used some brute force. Leverage is the key, I think. I used a boxed-end wrench with a length of pipe (the pipe extends the lenght of the wrench). I figured I would have a hard time, but they came off....I used about 3 ft of pipe on the wrench. Roger

update on my truck Hi Robert...received your PM. Not many updates on the truck this summer. Even today, am still battling the heat...was 106 yesterday and Sept is about over..the heat should be gone by now. Am still considering an AC system for the truck. I think I should be able to do it...

v8 swap I just recently completed a V8 install into my '51. Re the steeering box, I purchased a heavy piece of angle iron from h-depot, cut a piece about 6 inches long and mounted it outside the frame where the steering box bolts on and matched up the 'top of the frame holes' on top the the...