Real trucks have NO pedals!!! Just ask my son.
Thanks for the detailed and timely reply. Seems pretty straightforward. I only have ONE u-joint. Have to call the hot-rodder I got the 4-speed...
Thanks for the reply Nate. Couple of more questions if you don't mind. Was writing this reply when it disappeared so here it goes again. What...
Here are some pics of my kids working on their truck. We just started disassembly this weekend. I cannot tell you all what a great experience it...
Anyone know more details about the Old Navy trucks? I have one and want to paint a couple panels the same color after repair. Anyone know the...
Okay, my boys and I are really getting into it now. We have begun work on the truck ('55 first). Using the '58 235 and one of two transmissions....
Hi Kent, I hooked up with a guy named James Sayre who is parting out a '54 half ton. I got a lot of parts from him pretty inexpensive. The...
Hi Nate, Thanks for the reply as usual. Yeah, that's right. The inline 8 in my '40 Olds used to just sit on top of the rubber mount. It...
Nate, You're telling me that all these guys with 235's in their trucks had to switch their front plates with a 216 front plate? Didn't these...
Hey guys, I took Nate's advise and went to the '55-'59 chat room and started a new thread looking for a 235 for my truck. The next morning,...
Mike, Where did you get your monoleafs and did you install them on stock front and rear end? Did they change the ride height of the truck and...
Hi Nate, Found a guy in Maryland (5 hour drive) that took the 235 out of his '58 two years ago. He put in a V-ate (as you say). The 235 has...
Yeah Nate, I've done it countless times, just never heard it referred to as "bedding in". Always knew it as breaking in the fresh rebuild....
That is just tooo funny. LOL. I have been laughing for ten minutes. NOW I know the proper procedure!!!
Okay Nate, What is the proper and actual procedure for bedding in a new set of rings and why is it so noisy and scary? Andy
Hey guys, Anybody putting a V8 in their truck and want to get rid of a good running 235 6 cylinder? I am in New York (Long Island) and will...
Okay everyone, I'm getting closer. My '55 first series has a '54 running gear with torque tube. No engine yet, but it has a 3 speed column shift...
Yo Nate, You are only 4 years older than me for crying out loud. Maybe you SHOULD take up knitting or something (just kidding). Seriously, I...
I am new to this site and my truck and I have to honestly say that I have read everything that Nate has written that I can find (everyone elses,...
Hi everyone, My '55 first series has the stainless trim moulding around the windshield and around the exterior of the window on the driver...
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