Great pictures, Bill. I've loved all the old warbirds since my Dad got me interested as a small child. I have an F6F Hellcat, but before you get...
Nate, Here's what the engine looks like... The bell housing and transmission got orange. Set the cab on the frame, back from where it belongs...
Did a little more work recently. Started some paint work on Father's Day weekend. See if I can post a pic or 2. Get the engine and transmission...
Martinius, I ordered a dual master cylinder setup from CPP a while back for my '50 GMC. What I got was clearly marked for, and in the box was,...
Really nice truck! Can you give more detailed information on where you got the step plates please? I'd very much like to get some, as I also...
Did you buy the wheels, or have already? Did you buy new wheels? If so, where, and could I have details about the part # and pricing?
I saved the entire thread to my computer! Hey, for anyone who may not have internet access everywhere, as in when I go down to work on my truck,...
BTW, I fail to see the usefulness of 'rocking the truck', (as taken in This Context anyway). In order for that to do anything pertaining to the...
Weather's been great here, but can't make the time to go down and get some work done. Kinda' sucks to have to drive 250 miles to work on my...
I give as much business to Classic Parts as possible. That's where I got my tank from, although it's not yet installed. Haven't heard anyone...
Hey Karen. I had the luxury of having 2 trucks to make a good one out of.... for the first 2 years, I could drive the 'donor' truck when I went...
Great project Karen. My project is a little slow, but coming along. My Dad passed away last year, and lived 400 miles away, so I didn't get to...
As it happens, My Kids Kids already have their eye on it! Don't tell anyone it's going in a GMC
OK, My '55 engine #'s indicate a Thriftmaster, from the documentation. Good, It's a truck engine. Thanks for the Xplanation. :cool:
While looking up the engine ID info, I noticed that there are 235's and 235 Thriftmaster's. Any difference?
I found information at this site: http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/models/engine.htm#54eng My truck has a 1955 235ci. The photo with...
By the Way, You probably don't need to change the one in the back of the engine that covers the Camshaft. Also, I flushed out a lot of crud from...
Mistakes?? I don't understand:p
The nuts are 5/16" x 24, (SAE) Notice the fine threads on one end of the replacement studs. I remember 'cause I use a 1/2" wrench to turn the...
Nate, I've picked up the same stud package, to mail to Martinius. Got it covered, Thanks.
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