Still Cool I always try to re use original hardware as it's usually better quality . it's easy to clean it up to ' As - new ' condition using...
OP Switch Look in late 1970's junker's for a bulky lookng OP switch with two leads , one is for the oil pressure light or gage , the other is...
Brake Adjusting It is VERY important to only adjust the brakes when the drums are cold to the touch and once you hear the shoe lightly dragging...
Spark Plugs ANY copper cored spark plug will work . I use .35" on my points systems and .045" or more on the Pertronix equpped systems ....
Fwiw ; My Jimmy is parked outside...... :p Yes , it's a '76 and so sports a Chevrolet engine but it's a good 'un , a 292 I-6 :D . It's...
Brake Drum Service O.K. , this from my Bendix Factory Training (Bendix is the Co. that designed your brakes) : Dums should NEVER be trued on...
! Finally ! That's great Andy . May you two have many blessed years to - gether :) . Now to teach the kids to love and maintain 'em ! :p ....
Good thing my trusty '76 GMC C-2500 has a good thermostat and heater....... :) . It's been in the mid 30*s to low 40*s this week , I can't...
Welcome adam ! You've still not joined the fun on the correct forum for your '53 . Nice looking rig .
Poo-Tube I can't upgrade to the new Adobe Mk 10 flash player so I can't watch the video..... :mad: .
Naw , I'm just UN - eddy-U-kated is all . (the cough persists but I can't blame it) :p
Heat Good point ! . The base models of these fine trucks have the hot water circulating through the heater core all the time and a blend door...
Dorman Motor Products Yep ! that's them .
Switch ? What kinda OP switch ? :confused: . Light , gauge or fuel pump cutoff ? .
Clever Andy ! You alls know he's just showing of his working park brake , right ? :D . :p
Andy ; The good part about real family (like tthe one you have here) is : No matter how long between visits , you'll always be welcome ....
Looks Good ! Keep up the good work Denis ; Once you get it road worthy , you'll find there's always things to lubricate and adjust , clean &...
Look Up Dorman Industries , they make all manner of wierd hardware and kits of exhaust studs with the special long brass nuts even . I ordered...
MC End Plug Back on the Farm , when they were just ' Old Trucks ' , I'd use a pipe wrench..... Be aware this leaves terrible " Mechanics Marks...
Rad Cap Blows Off This is prolly overheating caused my crap on ther water jacket ot heads , . Once in a wile the water pump's impeller just...
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