If the bed rails are at a 45 degree angle, they are pre '54. If they are 90 degrees to the bedside, they are '54 and newer.
'54 and newer tailgates will not fit on '53 and older trucks. The '54 tailgate is taller due to the new style beds introduced in '54.
Mike, no need for a torque wrench for valve adjustment. Nate over on the 47-54 forum did an excellent write-up on valve adjustment proceedures...
I agree with Nate 100%. After looking at both of the tailgates I had for my truck, I opted to get a new one from Mar-K. When I bought mine, they...
Welcome Shade Slanger! All '47-53 AD trucks came from the factory with a 5 bar grille. The bars got progressively longer with the shortest on...
IIRC, Chevy introduced the G series van in the early '70's. They were full size vans. The 10 in the G10 stood for 1/2 ton. Prior to that, Chevy...
You've been back in the fold for 9 days... and already you're stirring the perverbial pot:eek:? Welcome home, my friend! That's my mate!:D
Mike, crank it up and let it get to operating temp and then adjust the valves. Also look at your plugs, clean and re-gap if necessary.
WWND-Best acronym so far! Here's the link to Nate's write-up on square shifting!...
Austin, it shouldn't be a problem to mount a front hood emblem on your truck without the 4 indentations. The emblem will mount flush to the hood....
I just found the ultimate '54 Check this out! http://volocars.com/1954-chevrolet-truck-4400-woody-estate-bus-c-488.htm
Andy, I thought you'd be all over this one! When i suggested to Ed3777 to repost his question over here, I would have sworn that you would have...
Hey Ed, inasmuch as the 55.1 truck is similar in more ways to the 47-54 chevys, you might should post your question on the 47-54 forum. There are...
My mama told me that if I didn't stop that... that I'd go blind. I didn't believe her until I started wearing glasses:eek: I think that...
You've got one of those Big Kahuna filters! That's a lot bigger than the cannister on mine. You've got one of the bigger ones that holds...
I too was intrigued by the radio! Definitely aftermarket, but a good fit. I could make out the word "Selectop" on the left hand side, but...
Link to oil canister info Here's a good link to installing oil canisters on chevys....
Welcome back, Neil! I can't speak for the others, but I've missed ya!
Hope you guys catch a bunch! Andy, sounds like an awesome way to spend Father's Day. Here's hoping all of you limit out. And you too Zig!...
Did you agree with #17;) Did you ever get your windshield installed? Thanks for the write-up Dave.
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