John: Just sent the following message and will post their response here. - Bill My 1952 GMC 3/4 ton flatbed truck that came to me 4 years ago...
Phil: Your latch installation was so clean that I didn't notice it in the pictures you posted last Saturday PM. Great work as usual. - Bill
No bearclaw latches??
Mine has late model steel wheels, so maybe the tubeless thing was OK. I seldom have to put air in them and I run them at 50 psi.
About 20 miles after. I stopped in Huntsville, delivered the couch to my grand daughter's boyfriend's new apartment and in return he drove to...
Safe and sound. Let's see. Assuming one local load in Wilton and 3738 miles unloaded from home and back, I figure $10,000 + meals and rooms...
Using it like it was meant to
My wife and I are packing to move in a month or so. We have a large collection of "family" heirlooms, mostly furniture, art work, glassware and...
I take my daily driver 52 GMC to the local Saturday night shine and show once or twice a month. A lot of the cars and trucks have "don't touch"...
Actually, that is a 55.2 through 57 GMC hood bird. The 58/59 hood bird has a clipped nose. [IMG]
Think I'll try the chain lube.
What can I spray on metal parts to prevent rust for years of storage? Things like oil pumps, rocker arms, flywheels, heads, etc?
Sorry, but not near enough information for me. Overhaul it before use? I'd need to get inside it with a micrometer and some PlastiGauge before...
Looks like an engine to me.
.001" undersize bearings are designed to be used with a standard (uncut) crankshaft with a little wear, but otherwise in good shape. The bearing...
I like the traditional way (as Evan says) a lot better. You would not just need to modify the bearing, you would also have to grind a flat...
Seat looks good to me Mike. In the all the way to the back position mine hits the cab just below the rear window. The primary reason for me to...
Like Evan says, the measurement is taken at the thrust bearing, NOT at the "leading bearing". I take "leading bearing" to mean the front most. I...
Complete set of new in box Sealed Power main and rod bearings for GMC 228/2236/248/256/270/302 six cylinder engine. These bearings are -0.020"....
270 Flywheel. Casting number 8386635, casting date Feb 14, 1957. Removed from '57 150 model GMC. Not used since resurfacing. 168 tooth, all in...
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