I decided to install the windlace starting at the top. It seems to make more sense. My question now is whether I should wait until the...
I was still too nervous to whack the rivet with a hammer, so I tried my method of cutting setting tool to 1" in length. I chucked it up in a vise...
Thanks to wi49 Thanks to Paul B. I now have the RANCO heater control valve (w/rod). Now that I have it in my hands it does not seem like it...
Another PB spring Don't forget the spring the Pedal Lock and the firewall (PN 3695565) inside the cab. Reference: Sect. 5, Sheet 3.00 in the...
When you guys refer to "the book" are you talking about the Shop Manual? BTW, are these glued at the ends or are the channels just crimped?...
I always check eBay for parts first. I never saw the vents listed. A little late now. I am sure as heck not going to replace them now. Greg
Not hallucinating... I did not make these up guys. They are shown in the Fac. Assm. Man. on Sect. 1, Sheet 8.00. One is listed as...
Federale, Are you near Boerne? I am in the hills between Helotes and Pipe Creek. Greg
Message received! I just did it twice, but I did not inhale.
Does anyone know where you can buy the trim reinforcement pieces in the photos? I believe the first one is GM part no. 3689528. It is used to...
I am finally getting around to installing the cab windlace. I re-read all of the previous posts about lubrication for the rubber and the...
Bill, So you thinking the clutch and pressure plate do not engage unless the flywheel is turning? Greg
No, the engine is not running when this happens. Greg
Now that I have gotten further along in my assembly, if find that my gearshifter will go through all the gears whether the clutch pedal is...
Thanks Russ. I have already blasted and primed them. I was just hoping I could avoid dragging them into town. I live about 20 minutes from...
Russ, I am trying to figure out the best way to paint the rims. Should you remove the tube and tire, paint and remount? How do you keep from...
I have completely rebuilt my '51 vent windows (almost). I still have to crush the pivot rivets. I don't feel real comfortable using a hammer and...
Eureka! OK, so now I do see the light. It took a while to get the old grey cells stirred, but I think I have it figured out. The first bulb...
Thanks Russ. I learned all of his the hard way. I am 6' 2" and I am not the pretzel I once was. I did manage to get all 4 nuts on both gauges,...
Aaaghhhh!!!! After a full morning of struggling the instrument gauge and speedo, I have decided if this had been my job in the 40's and 50's I...
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