Nate, I looked back and found that I took no engine pics prior to starting. I've got a ton of the disassembly - most of the linkages and some...
Thanks! Yes, it is a Very clean truck. Here's a bit of history: https://talk.classicparts.com/showthread.php?t=7204...
Does anyone have a source to decode the C 314 code? the VIN shows it's sequential number to be 26015. I'm trying to determine how close these...
Thanks for the info. It was my understanding, from the Previous Owner, that the engine was a 58... This make this a little more...
Hello all, The project has begun. This weekend I got the front clip off and the engine is out. After a lot of scraping, a lot of degreaser, a...
Nate, Wht do you say not to bead/media blast the springs to clean them up?
Nate, Thanks for the compliments - it is a very nice truck. I'm leaving it as is. Just making some improvements. It is way to nice to mess...
Jim, Thanks. I'll dig into the tranny when I get it out. I got the garage cleaned out today so I have some room to work on this stuff. I...
Nate, Got out there today and noticed what your were talking about on the grease pencil markings - pretty cool! I'm running the tall radials...
Ken, Here's some pics: https://talk.classicparts.com/showthread.php?t=7204&page=3 Thanks for the info on the tranny. Yes, I shift it very...
Larry, Thanks - You have a good point. There is really no reason to have to pull the engine and tranny together. I can easily seperate them...
Nate, Thanks for your insight. The stroker comment was to start conversation;) I am not trying to create a race car - just something I can...
I like the looks of the chassis. Any more pics of it?
Thanks, That's pretty much what I'd determined. I appreciate the help.
Thanks, No it's coming out. My compression numbers are all over the place. The #4 cylinder wall is pitted. From what I have been able the...
Hello all, Been enjoying the truck a bunch. Pulled a trailer full of kids around on Halloween.:D Too much fun!!! Weather is cooling off -...
LOL - used to own MGs and Triumphs...
If the rear differential on the 53 is the same as a 54... 1. Drain the rear differential. 2. Remove the cover. 3. Remove the wheels and brake...
I need to check this further. The odometer is spot on so I did not think to verify the cable is spinning free. Thanks. Cheers!
Thanks for the info. The issue is not one of calibration. I'm going 50Mph and the speedo reads 10 - 30 and back to 10... CP has a speedo...
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