Interesting, it has a Chevy dash and instrument cluster. The GMC pickups had a completely different dash and cluster than that of a Chevy. I have...
Two very poor pictures as far as good detail on the hood ornament but can you tell if it's like this one on a 51 GMC? If so, I have one that is...
It is a good idea to filter the fuel before any pump but have it so it's easily serviced or replaced. Yes, the fuel will be drawn through the...
Wow, Ken, those ARE my kind of cars. When asked about my personal thoughts on old cars I tell people that the 30's was the decade that put...
Andy, either way you go I have some really comprehensive pictures of doing this procedure, the problem is I don't know how to put an explanation...
Flashlight is absolutely right about buying a ready to go kit when one is available. The two things I like most is wiring and design/ fabrication....
Oops, completely misunderstood your problem. Thought for sure you had gone to an open driveshaft. Shows how uninformed I am on the Patrick's...
The output shaft for the metal drive gear has a shoulder for the front of the gear to seat against and a snap ring groove in the shaft behind the...
Nate, I also noticed it's one of those rare 48's with an in cab gas tank, door weatherstrip channels instead of screw strips, and no center screw...
Heli Coil is the best route but if you go to a larger bolt be sure the head of the bolt doesn't stick out past the edge of the bearing retainer....
If both are leaking there's a good chance they are bottoming out. With the weight on the axle measure from top to bottom mount then go to your...
A real bummer. I live on sight now and have two one hundred percent honest neighbors with keys to my shop to use the the drill press, welders, or...
Bill, American cars in the early to mid-seventies, especially luxury models, used power antennas where the top of the mast tube nut was almost...
If it has 175#'s per cylinder and doesn't foul plugs I'd leave it alone. How often do you have to add oil? Is the puff of smoke causing you...
There are several primers available that will hold up decently to weather and moisture. Don't use the old laquer primer because it is good for...
Took a car to a muffler shop I'd never used before but is much easier to get to than my old places. They were short handed and said it would be a...
The term "swap meet" comes from where people actually swapped parts with each other to keep both projects moving. The Model T and Model A folks...
Any plate that will pass the counter ladies inspection at the DMV is acceptable as long as the vehicle is so old (21 yrs. ??) and the overall...
Since we have the machines to make nearly anything it was decided that a license plate wasn't that big a challenge. I would NOT recommend doing...
Neil, I guess I'm a throwback to when the old car hobbiests had nothing but each other to rely on for parts and supplies. I know the professional...
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