Recent content by Slinger53

I have a free 216 sitting in my shop.

Thanks, this is helpful.

Getting ready to add the pin stripe on my truck cab. Does anyone have pictures or instructions of where the original pin stripe should be located? I have a general idea, but Iwould like to get it right the first time! :) Slinger

Great work Tony! I have a great appreciation for guys bringing these back to "better than new condition" and trying to stay true to original. Excellent attention to detail. I think everyone is entitled to do what they want with their trucks, but when I see one that has been hot rodded up, I...

Since completing my 53 five window this spring, we have been asked by numerous folks if they could use it for their wedding pictures. What's the old saying, something old, something new, and something blue? :)

Need some help. Changed my wheels from the stock 16" to 15". My speed reads about 30 mph when I am actually doing about 48-50 mph. I have the old SM 420, 4-speed. Is it possible to change out the speedo gear to get the speed odometer lined up with the actual speed? Any help would be greatly...

Hey all you old truck lovers. On June 14, the 3rd annual Old Truck Show is taking place in Florence, Montana! Like last year the show will be held at the Florence-Carlton School parking lot. All trucks pre 1990 and older are welcome. A suggested $5.00 entry fee/donation is also welcome. Set up...

Sure, I think the best tip I can give you is to be patient. Several times, I got caught up in the race to get it done, and that usually resulted in a scratch in the paint or a broken rear window! The other thing I would say is know your limitations. From the beginning I knew that I was not...

Martinius, Sorry for the delay in responding. Had to hunt up my painter. The paint was supposed to be a substitute for the original mariner blue. This is what he sent me: Martin senour, Prism basecoat 63-282-00-A. Not being a painter, not sure if this makes sense.

Martinius, Sorry for the delay in responding. Had to hunt up my painter. The paint was supposed to be a substitute for the original mariner blue. This is what he sent me: Martin senour, Prism basecoat 63-282-00-A. Not being a painter, not sure if this makes sense.

Hey Glenn, are you guys there every Friday, or did I miss it?

Mike, This truck is pretty much stock. I did replace the old 216 with a 235, and convert it over to 12 volt. It originally had the 3 on the tree, I converted it over to the old SM420 granny four speed. Some will ask, Why did you do that!? Well, I wanted to replicate the truck I had in high...

Thanks Nate, plan on driving the wheels off it.

After five years it is finally done! Could not have done it without some very timely advice from all the guys on this site. For those of you who have just started your projects, hang in there . There is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Thanks guys, you gave me a couple of thinks to try.