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vwnate1 replied to the thread Radiator boil over.

This is normal with machines of this age ~ they were designed differently and require constant attention .

vwnate1 liked LaTroca52's post in the thread Radiator boil over.

Thanks nate i will go back and loosen the manifold bolts and follow you tighten order Also I did change a spring on the carburetor...

LaTroca52 replied to the thread Radiator boil over.

Thanks nate i will go back and loosen the manifold bolts and follow you tighten order Also I did change a spring on the carburetor...

Terry Donner replied to the thread 1962 chevy panel truck.

Where are you located at?

vwnate1 replied to the thread Need help picking out tires and rims..

You're welcome . I'm old and grew up working on and with these fine old trucks when they were just $250 farm trucks . Always judge my...

vwnate1 replied to the thread Radiator boil over.

hard to start unless primed often means the intake manifold has leaks ~ this is a common problem and is best solved by how you tighten...

Lakeroadster liked Kymberly Brown's post in the thread Need help picking out tires and rims..

Thank you Nate!! That is the kind of response I was hoping for. Simple and straightforward. He still has the original rims and hubs....

Lakeroadster replied to the thread Introduction To Rusto-Mod.

Nice... should handle like it's on rails. Welcome to the forum .

Lakeroadster liked Chip's post in the thread Introduction To Rusto-Mod.

I thought I'd introduce myself.... and the project truck. I was given the chance to get a 1952 project. Had a plethora of odd parts and...

Chip posted a new thread.

Introduction To Rusto-Mod

I thought I'd introduce myself.... and the project truck. I was given the chance to get a 1952 project. Had a plethora of odd parts and...

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Kymberly Brown replied to the thread Need help picking out tires and rims..

Thank you Nate!! That is the kind of response I was hoping for. Simple and straightforward. He still has the original rims and hubs....

Lakeroadster replied to the thread Need help picking out tires and rims..

Kymberly, Nate's giving you good advice. Keep it simple. But I know from experience that finding oem wheels for these trucks can be a...

Chip liked Bill Hanlon's post in the thread Calling Coilover (Evan).

10 Amps would be right at the limit for two 60 watt headlamps at 12 volts. Maybe over limit at high generator/alternator output.

LaTroca52 replied to the thread Radiator boil over.

Next issue I had swapped the generator out for a new alternator when truck was rewired a couple of years ago don’t remember the amps.so...

LaTroca52 replied to the thread Radiator boil over.

Ok so to I put the new flex lower radiator hose to replace the new lower radiator hose I just replaced. put the thermostat that I had in...