Oldyeller, tell us where you live, as it might help you in finding an original hood close enough to you that shipping won't "eat your sack lunch!"
Ray, $400 sounds very reasonable to me to blast the frame and powder coat! As far as us deserting you on advice, there's a fine line between...
Still got them devilish good looks!:D
Damn Nate, you made me crawl under my truck to verify because something didn't sound right. The '50 has the improved two side cab to frame...
I agree with Russ on this. Both Chevy and GMC came out with vent windows on the '51 model. The door handles were of the pull down variety. That...
The serial number decodes as follows: "10" is a 1/2 ton truck, "2" designates long wheelbase, "22" designates a 228 cu. in. engine, "P" stands...
Dude, welcome home! Bring the snow down here! We hit 92 again today here! Makes it tough to enjoy a Sunday morning drive when you get up at...
Here's how the shop manual suggests it be done. http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1948_51truck/51ctsm0621.htm Hope this helps. Ken
Cab mounts were the same from '49-'53, IIRC.
Most vendors sell them, including our host. http://www.classicparts.com/1951-52-Door-Post-IDPlate-Chevrolet/productinfo/33-013/
Sent you a PM.
Evan, I'm glad you weighed in on this. I've heard the name Kanter forever. Had their catalogues forever. Never have used them. Are they...
Hey Woody, if you need any help with the cab, give me a shout! BTW, where is the cab now? It dawned on me when looking at the pics, that it's...
Hey grumpy:D, this website might help you with your radio. http://www.mercedesradiorepair.com/ Now, back to the engine. Would kerosene and...
Mar-K at its best! This says it all! https://talk.classicparts.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=1431&ppuser=5385 Tailgate and bed!
Looking good Woody! What's next? Ken
Evan, that is really slick. Question, did you have to modify to steering box to get sufficient clearance? Could this setup be used in AD trucks...
Ray, do exactly as Nate says! Mar-K is hands down the best bed wood supplier and bed sheet metal maker in the business. I bought a tailgate from...
Zig, you getting your auto parts at Walmart "Lawn and Garden" dept again?:D:D I gotta admit, it looks good with the existing yellow trim! So...
Ray, as long as everybody is putting in their 2 cents, let me give you my 3 cents (I always adjust for inflation!) First thing that I would do...
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