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Bill Hanlon replied to the thread Cranking problems.

Turn on the headlights and watch them while someone else operates the starter. Do the headlights ... ... stay bright? ... go dim? ......

cmkruse replied to the thread 49 Panel Front Fender anti-squeak install help.

Ok so far - the next issue is how far up the rear of the fender does the fender welt go. Anyone have a picture or good description on...

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Cranking problems

My 54, is original 6v system. 235 engine. New battery, starter, coil, ground wire. Polished the ground points, battery is grounded to...

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Taylor Matthews I’m delighted to be a member of this group. I have been working on my truck, and need help in getting it running. »

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e015475 replied to the thread 1954 Chevy Truck... Just Getting Started....

LS engine truck accessories will fit between the inner fenders much better. Those look like Corvette. You can run the truck...

BigDog9721 replied to the thread 1954 Chevy Truck... Just Getting Started....

Nate, thanks for the encouragement! We are moving forward...

vwnate1 replied to the thread 1966 GMC 2500 engine question.

Kinda late to this party but, the V6 is an extremely stout engine and will run just fine on modern no lead pump gasoline .

vwnate1 replied to the thread 1957 GMC 2.5 ton w/270 CID. Water Pump Issue?.

FWIW ; NAPA auto parts stores used to be able to send out your old water pump for rebuilding . No fair teasing us about your 1957 Task...

vwnate1 liked Saul Makinen's post in the thread 1957 GMC 2.5 ton w/270 CID. Water Pump Issue?.

Yes i do have the old water pump. thank you I will look into the link you sent.

vwnate1 liked Bill Hanlon's post in the thread 1957 GMC 2.5 ton w/270 CID. Water Pump Issue?.

New? Not likely. Do you have an old one? I had these guys rebuild mine 11 years and 40,000 miles ago. Still works good. WATER PUMP...

vwnate1 liked Saul Makinen's post in the thread 1957 GMC 2.5 ton w/270 CID. Water Pump Issue?.

I have a 1957 GMC 2.5 Ton with a GMC 270 CID Straight Six. I need a water pump on top of other parts but right now i am focusing on...

vwnate1 replied to the thread 1954 Chevy Truck... Just Getting Started....

Keep at it you'll have a running truck before you know it . FWIW, my name is Nate .

vwnate1 liked BigDog9721's post in the thread 1954 Chevy Truck... Just Getting Started....

vwnate1, thank you so much for the encouragement! Here's a few pictures below! 2nd and 3rd picture is the LS1 with new radiator...