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My truck developed a vibration in the driveline. It got progressively worse over a few days making short trips. Initially, I could push in the clutch and release it and the vibration stopped. As the problem progressed, this no longer worked. My first thought was centered around the clutch and...

Well, Clarabelle started growling in 1st and 2nd. Hard to downshift to 2nd. Drained gear lube and it looked like bronze metallic paint... So... repair, rebuild, or does someone have a 3 speed for torque tube available?

Well, Clarabelle has begun missing on #5 Cylinder. It has developed over the last few weeks. I located the miss by pulling each plug wire off, at idle, and observed the RPM drop significantly. #5 had no effect with the plug wire pulled off. Next, I swapped the plug and wire from #2 Cylinder...

You Guys are NOT Gonna Believe This! Quote: Originally Posted by Bilbo View Post On Jan 27th I had my left knee replaced, so I'll be out of the truck for a few weeks. Surgery went well, and I expect the final result to be very good. Meanwhile, I have trouble organizing my...

I recently filled my gas tank, and purposely stopped short to allow for thermal expansion. Friday I parked on the street for 'show and tell' for visiting family. Truck was low on the passenger side, and as the afternoon progressed, fuel spilled out the gas cap and ran down the cab. Don't know...

On May First, my almost constant companion while working on my truck "back home", passed away. My Father in Law, Ed Kelley came down with a sudden illness and lost his battle within 10 days. I probably spent as much time with him as any of his other kids because of our truck project. I'll...

Here are a couple of pictures, taken in 1969, compared to a couple taken in 2014 :) This was my very first vehicle. Dad bought it for $45.00 sitting derelect in a farmer's field. (1950 Ford) We towed it home when I was 15, and I worked on it 'till I could get my driver's license at 16...

Well, Wife and I went galavanting around town on Thursday as I had pre-op doctor stuff to do. I wanted to take the Truck, so after much pleading, Susan agreed. We did all our running around, and left our last appointed stop about 10 miles from home. Got 2 miles down the road and "WHAM"...

OK Guys, I've looked at the thread on replacing the 'rope packing' type of seal, and as it happens, I've helped my Dad do one long ago.... I expected to do the same to my truck... NOT SO! My 1955 Chevy engine has a neoprene seal. I need advice on how to change in place. Pictures of my rear...

OK, I've done due diligence and adjusted the valves per 'Nathan Hall's instructions. All went well. Most of the exhaust valves were too tight... Question is about a metal tube at the midpoint of the rocker arm shaft assembly. Pictures to be included. The tube has a small hole on the inside...

Any of you folks going to the Pate Swap Meet April 25-28? My Brother and I and a couple of friends will be there.

How long can you idle an engine without any oil pressure? Looks like the pickup fell off of the oil pump after assembly, while turning the engine over and back on an engine stand before installation. When I filled it with oil I poured it into the rocker cover real fast so it could run down...

Does anyone have a good guide for installation of the one piece door window glass, regulator, and channels? I looked for a previous discussion but haven't found anything. I'd like to know if I install the channel, glass, and regulator, in that sequence, or if there are any helpful tips you all...

What's the deal on the pictures in the thread? All I see is a box with a note that says "look who's popular" this picture uses too much bandwidth...... I want to be able to see the pictures, Duh! That's the whole idea behind the thread. Am I missing something about how to view them? :mad:

OK Guys, I searched the forums and can't find a discussion about what masking tape works best to give a clean line where a two tone paint job is being done. Regular tape leaves a pretty obvious line. Also, is there a good technique for painting, and removing the mask tape to prevent pullling...

While looking up the engine ID info, I noticed that there are 235's and 235 Thriftmaster's. Any difference?

I need the parking brake arms for inside my rear drum brakes. Currie has arms listed for ford 9" rear end.... Would the Bendix parts be the same for my GMC? If not, does anyone have said parts available?

Well folks.... I've not met them yet, but it seems there's a welcoming comittee here in Magnolia. Wife and I left on separate missions last Wednesday, returning at the same time, around 5;30pm, Only to find that someone has busted out the back window of my brand new shop, raised the garage...

Here are some pics of the 2 for 1 project. It'll be a 50 GMC when done.

Hi Guys. I went to change the rear axle bearings and seals and when I removed the lock bolt from the pinion retaining shaft, (hope Ive used the correct terminology), the bolt unscrewed, but I only brought out about 3/4 inch. The rest remains in the housing. What now?