v8 progress Robert, glad to hear the 235 started and ran ok. She really ran good when I had it. Progress on the V8: Have cut out the...
I've finally gotten around to mounting a Chevy 305 with a Turbo 400 attached. I have a new engine cross-member and a new cross-member for the...
queen creek Yes, I live in San Tan Valley too. I have a son that has a house just east of Ironwood and Chandler Heights Rd (South of Ocotillo)....
Hi Jon Hi Jon. I'm in the Phoenix area..been here about 29 years total (was in SC for about 3 years). I like the vehicle illustrations on your...
carb I have had this problem a couple of times. Both times, the float had a hole in it and filled (or filled a little) with gas. I either...
Patrick's 3:55 gears I installed Patrick's kit in my 51 about 9 months ago. The Stovebolt site's instructions were good - suggest you print a...
Starter pad Hi Wolf, yes, I bought the bellows too - no problems with it. I was referring to the 'pad', the part that your foot touches. The...
threaded shaft I should have looked at that. The part of the linkage where the rod screws to, is fairly flat but is threaded. There was no nut...
I ordered a new starter pedal bellows and pad from CP. I saw your posts Nate, where you said just grab the end and twist. Mine came off very...
Seeping Carbs Everytime I hear about these carbs leaking or seeping, reminds me when I was 16 (must have been 1958-59). I was driving my Dad's...
About 15 months ago, I purchased a new radio for my 51 1/2 ton. The dash had been cut up some and wanted to make it look better. I bought a new...
I did this on my 51. I ordered some 'caps' from CP (think they were called the bed-roll caps). They just push in. I driilled a hole in each and...
Sorry, my last post was for the replacement of the joints (ball). The bushings are harder to get out/in. I did get a machine shop to get the old...
I have replaced the bushings on the Mustang II control arms in the past, using donor parts. I removed teh old ones - pretty easy, just remove the...
I have been successful fixing my charging system. I could not get it to charge with a repaired generator and a 1959 voltage regulator. I...
Bill, I did not polarize the generator before starting. Per Nate, he said do not polarize it unless it doesn't charge. Thanks Penniwinkl;e
A little more help Nate. I replaced the voltage regulator with on from Autozone for a 1959 Pickup. At the same time, I removed the generator and...
Can anyone advise where I can purchase a new voltage regulator for my truck? I have a 235 6 cyl (1955-1957) in my 1951 1/2 ton with a 12 volt...
Nate, I have checked the items you suggested. Thanks for the post. I think that I have resolved the problem and the shifting is great...and does...
Nate, I have made some progress with not being able to shift into 3rd gear. The steering box was dry - filled it and tried to fix the sloopy...
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