V8-installation..progress Robert, I really enjoyed the movies of your Truck...sounds great and looks even better. I wish my progress would be...
valve covers Thanks Robert, let me see if I can get this 305 to start and run.
spring on frame Nate, I removed to part of the clutch pedal that is inside the cab but have yet not removed the lower part. I just wrapped the...
Latest updates Here are some pics of the new exhaust headers I installed to gain more space for the steering gear. I have about 1 inch or so...
V8 Hi Robert, no, have not complete my installations yet. I did resolve all the issues I had with clearence between the exaust and the steering...
Bed wood from Classic Parts I ordered and installed their kits in 2006 (I think it was 2006). I ordered the pine (couldn't afford the oak)....
Truck Shipping I have used Able (ableautotransport.com) on two occasions - once to ship my truck from northern Calif to South Carolina and again...
v8 installed Robert, I rewired the truck. I bought a small kit and added to it (trying to save money - spent about $80.). I also installed a...
Update on the V8, new tranny and rearend Here are a couple of pics on the V8 installed, the 10-bolt rearend installed and the Turbo 400...
re rearend The highly regarded 'guru with lots of classic truck knowledge', Nate and his brother, picked up my old 1951 rearend today. They are...
re Gas Pedal That setup looks really go. Thanks for the post. Roger
gas pedal The only pedals I have removed thus far, is the clutch and starter pedal. I had some pedal issues with the gas pedal when I had the 6...
re rearend Am installing a Chevy 10 bolt - its off a 1970 Chevelle - 3.36. Its 1 inch longer/wider than the original. Here is a link to...
Directions Nate, did you get the PM with directions to my house? I'm having some trouble with this site and am having to struggle through the...
re rearend I was going to use a kit from CPP or Classic Parts as it had the parts that compensate for the axle positioning. Was thinking of that...
re rearend Sent you a PM Nate. I will hold it until I hear from you. Roger
re rearend.... Sorry I wasn't very clear regarding the rearend. If someone wants it let me know in the next few days. I will hold it for you -...
Pictures Nate wanted to see some pictures.... Rearend out [ATTACH] Nothing in back... [ATTACH] Empty from front to back... [ATTACH]...
re old rearend You are right Nate, am sorry for not posting it for free here. I have not given it away as yet so if anyone wants it, come get it...
v8 progress By the way, the wife won't let me keep the old rearend in the back yard so I called Patricks (in Casa Grande) and he will take it off...
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