Good point. I'll make sure to get larger diameter ones. I did notice that you can't get grade 8 U-bolts in the factory size only grade 5.
Just thought I would share this with ya'll. Driving to work this morning I snapped the lower control arm U-bolt. It caused the tire to go...
The main door seal attaches to the cab. Then there are two anti rattle strips that go inside the door. Another piece goes across the top of the...
Gen I and II small blocks have the same bolt pattern. So if you go with a 350, 283, 302, 305 or 383 ect they will bolt up to a powerglide, th350,...
I'm runnig a 283 with a 700R4. I put a small cam and performer intake with 600cfm performer carb. It runs like a champ. Besides the 283 is one...
Can you cut the hump out of your old cab?
Before adding disc brakes make sure the wheels will fit. Alot of the kits require 16" or 17" wheels. While you are at it consider doing a 5 lug...
They do make long step side beds. That is our only option if you want new. The bed sides can be fixed now. They sell almost all the parts to redo...
I would check the steering box. Put the truck on a lift and turn the wheels all the way to one direction. Count how many turns it took and turn...
Here is a better big block picture.
It is big block or small block? 397 is a big block. Is easy identifier is the valve covers. Small block have 4 bolt valve covers and are straight.
There are two diffrent harnesses that plug into it. I do belive one is green and one is purple. The purple harness is the safety switch and the...
It could also be the neutral safety switch. Mine went bad and I had it jummped out for a while.
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It is all going to depend on the rotor size. Some kits have 13" rotors which require 17" wheels for example.
Check out this old post I dug up about starter wiring. It has wiring diagrams.
Wiring Diagrams This should help on your starter wiring. I had to look long and hard to find this old post.
One thing to rember is that 60's trucks used a powerglide tranny that is a two speed. Yes this column will work but the indicator will not line up...
First off the hoses are diffrent diameters. The high pressure hose is slightly larger and goes to the front of the steering box.
It is supposed to be blue. The more popular orange color was later on and in the 80's went to black. Black is a better color because it dissipates...
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