From way back in the dark corners of my foggy brain it recalls that the Camper Specials had leaf springs. Maybe all 3/4T did. I just remember they...
Zig, You might check to see if any shop in your area can "back flush" an engine. We have the tool but seldom see one in modern shops. It has a...
Very innovative and you have the filler on the side GM should have put it. You have WAY more patience than me to use Lab Metal. It's not easy to...
We are restoring a 1938 Studebaker back to original so have been having to make some of the parts; they're not available like a Ford or Chevy....
If interested here is how we do the filler neck with the S10 Blazer tank. The filler bung is for a motorcycle.
Here is an S10 Blazer (NOT pickup) tank in a 1/2 ton 52. Has about 6" (15 cm) clearance on each side so would probably clear a 3/4T frame. This...
Alleycat has been having trouble finding a vacuum leak on his 292 so I thought how we do it (after easier methods have failed) might be a tip...
I think Lakeroadster is right about the tailgate paint scheme but it matches what was on it; probably had different gate. Steve, it is an old...
Contact Chassis Engineering in Iowa. They have a very clean and simple mount set up and often offer them in a bolt on style. 319-643-2645.
Here's what we do with fairly good results. Have the latch assembly and hinges completely off the truck and set the hood on. If the gaps look good...
I think Mike gave you a good tip on something that should be easy to find. I have seen AD trucks on S10 frames that retained the S10 tank. I also...
Guys, Makes me happy for all the warm invitations. One thing about our trips is that we are on no time schedule and don't mind detours. Our normal...
Nate, you have eyes like a hawk, it is a 1934 Ford pickup. Steve, I talked to Chris Alston about their bender that bends rectangular tubing the...
Sandy, Would like to see your finished truck. Along about April, if gas is still down, my wife and I are going to drive the old 37 Buick to...
Sandy, If you look closely you should see a female square hole in the center of that threaded plug. The speedometer cable has a square male end...
Steve, We first cut the frame profile onto a piece of 1/8" masonite to act as a plasma torch guide. The front and rear kick-up sections are cut...
Nate, The space is kind of tight so I use "flare" head bolts and nuts. You know, the ones that have a built on washer and can be found with...
Truck was a bit rough, belonged to a tree trimming company that must have liked being close to their work but was unusual in that it had FACTORY...
We make our own frames now but back when we bought them I favored Alston ($$$) and Progressive Automotive who are the ones that came up with the...
Zig, Any paint supply store and many auto parts stores have what is called 3M Fine Line tape.
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