Wow ! Drilled , slotted AND vented rotors ! how fast does that GMC L O N G M O T O R go , anyway ?! :p . A buddy of mine added disc brakes to...
Painting Wow~ I never come to this forum , sorry I missed your post . I tried painting a few times & never really got the hang of it ....
I know someone out there has these as they were fitted to a huge number of these popular trucks . I also know most folks take them out to fit...
Drip Rail Rust I dislike no drip rails but you're doing the right thing Evan . GM kinda cheaped out by using low quality filler putty along...
Mom & '54 BelAir Sweet ! . If she's still here , remember to go see her while you can . She's a cutie in the pix .
Original Side Mount Spare Yeah ; I have one too , I was looking at the dished fender to - day , I'm not sure where I stashed the mount , I'll...
Engine Choices I hear you Evan ; I'm a Bowtie Guy down to my Wingtip Safety shoes but , I am also aware that the Brand 'F' people have made...
Desert Living In many ways , Arizona, like TEXAS are both terrific places to live . Kinda hot though , I like to be outside but getting older...
Cab Heat Robert ; I hope you take some before , during and after pix as you seem to work well and this is an important thing to do . Before...
WWW Tires Sweet ! . I too am seriously envious of your photographic abilities , I know my old truck would look terrific if only I knew how to...
Dead Starter # 1 thing first and foremost : Never , EVER trade in any old part until the job is 1,000 % finished and working your your...
Your Engine ...Is clearly an early 235 CID unit , I gave a BIG sigh looking at your pix you Bucky Lugger ~ where are the normal gaping rust holes...
Muncie Shifter Muncie still makes this popular item new but here's the rub : It no longer has the same bend in it , you're supposed to have...
Patience , Zig He's prolly still giggling thinking about how that L O N G M O T O R pic hit us BOW TIE guys ! :D .
Coolant Heaters This one will prolly use le$$ electrical current.... Having that extension cord too hot to touch isn't a good thing . I...
Initial Startup And Breakin What I do on ALL engines ,rebuilt , overhauled or simply patched , is to static time it (yes , plugs out use TDC or...
Sweet ! I should prolly do this to my '69 C/10 too as all I needs do is find a '71 ~ '73 lower A-Frame with the spindle , rotor etc. complete ,...
Squeaky Water Pumps What Joe said ~ I won't even explain how to lube it because when it goes (not if) , it'll ruin the radiator . If you're...
Nu-View Cab Sounds like a good deal ! . Don't sweat the mounts , you'll want the 4 mount version anyway , it rides better and stresses those...
Pix ! The first one is the best ~ I tried and tried to take pix of my Son when he was young , somewhere he got the idea that making horrible...
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