I have run a variety of engine/transmission combinations over the years in my trucks turbo 350, powerglide, and manual. I am currently running a...
Take the time to go to the main page of the link above, www.chevy.tocmp.com. The info compiled there is amazing. It takes all day to look it...
I've thought of the same swap for my small window 59, but I often wonder if repairing the dead cab is better than swaping the window from another...
Go to www.americanclassic.com click on VIN Decoder on the lower left enter your vin numbers and your done. J255K029500 is a 1955 1500 assembled...
The seat comes out easily. The time it takes is worth it. If all goes well, it can be done with the seat in, but you know how it's going to be....
I think it is the same problem that is pegging your gas guage. Do the dash lights come on when you step on the brake? I think you have a...
I wish I could get there, but Pittsburgh is too far. I am looking for an original column to replace the tilt wheel that a previous owner installed.
If the needle is pegged to one side, the ground connection is bad or the wiring is switched on the back of the guage. I've seen this before, but...
Shawn, Check out the December issue of Hot Rod. "How to Color Sand and Buff Paint" good luck, Chris
Yes you can buff the paint. Hot Rod Magazine has had a good 10 month series on paint for the DIY guys like us. Also Go to...
Check out the thread, V8 Conversion 05/19/06. I swapped a 350 4 speed. It dropped in and uses the stock 59 bellhousing, no frame mods. Nice 59...
The tank sealer works great. I have used it on several trucks over the years. A new tank is nice, but if your tank is in good shape, the sealer...
I have a chain of chevy logos and a tomahawk to represent Apache tatooed on my right arm, and the traditional "OK" chevrolet tatooed on my left...
RE: 409 mounted [updated:LAST EDITED ON May-16-06 AT 09:40 PM (CST)]I used the original bell housing for my 350 swap and bolted up a Muncie...
RE: What have I done? New Project If you Google Old Chevy Truck VIN Numbers, several sites will come up. Type the VIN you found on the door...
You need new hinges. You can try buying new springs, but you mostlikely need new hinges. Raised in the back is common. The new hinges became...
I recently completed a drum>drum conversion using the CD kit and an early Nova drum>drum master cylinder with 1" deep bore on my 59 Apache. It...
I was planning on doing the same thing, but was going to use the '56 cap from Wheel Vintiques. How far off were they? I am glad you asked the...
RE: Wiring spark plugs to Distribut The firing order for the 1/2 ton six is 153624. I would assume it is the same. When was the last time you...
When people ask me what kind of mileage I get in my 59 Apache, I say,"Who cares?" I don't drive it for the mileage. The 350 with Muncie 4 speed...
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