Way cool, Cochran!
Milton, is the engine out of the truck? It is a lot easier to replace the rear main if it is. Rope gaskets are a pain in the posterior to remove...
Most vendors, including our host, sell them. Here's the link http://www.classicparts.com/1947-53-Cowl-Vent-Knob-Maroon/productinfo/29-611/
Welcome Mobi! The engine serial number is correct for a '54. Check again and you'll find that the second letter "I" is probably a "1". What...
Sorry to hear about your grandfather Go to this link and it will explain how to remove the bushings....
Found the CanChev link I was looking for! Go to this link and sift through it about half down and it shows that the 1433 series is a 1 ton "dump...
Nice truck, creeker1. I'm pretty sure that what you have there is a 1 ton truck based on the wheels. 1 1/2 ton trucks would have bigger wheels...
Dang Bill, cut me some slack. It's only been street legal for 8 days! And unless you've forgotten, Pct. 4 Constables aren't the friendliest of...
Mater deserves a new one! Here's my take on this one. A new one will cost you from $270 to $370 depending on the vendor. Nowadays, it will...
Now that's what I'm talking about! Looking good! Love the steering wheel. Who makes it?
Trust me Zig, as hot as it's been here, I definitely burn around (burn around my legs from the hot air coming in from the cowl vent:D:eek::D)
I'm sorry to hear about your mom too! If she's as tough as you, she'll be back cracking the whip in no time. Give her my best. Ken
Photos are for educational purposes only I'd never fish for compliments.;) But they are all apprecriated!
Gary, it is held on by 2 bolts with kind of a "button" head and nuts on the back side. [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Pictures are always worth more...
There are certain circuits that are hot always. The headlights, parking lights, taillights, stop lights, dome light, instrument lights and horn...
Thanks Bob! Yeah, I love the old Tennessee plates too. They were shaped like the "State of Tennessee" until the government standardized the...
He scared me too! Dang Bill. Warn a guy next time!:eek: What a pleasant way to spend a day off. Got the truck inspected and spent more time...
Rust never sleeps! Heed those 3 words! IMHO, any bare metal needs to be treated with a metal prep such as Jasco metal prep. It will kill any...
Kevin, you don't really think that I'd be the first one to tell you "welcome back" do you? We've never left!:p Hurry up and get done with the...
My guess is either series 6100 or 6400, both of which are 2 ton trucks with G.V.W. of 16,000 lbs. 6100 series has a wheelbase of 137" whereas the...
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