Wiring Upgrades The stock 6 volt harness is WAY overkill for any 12 volt conversion , you never , ever need to replace 6 volt wires except to...
External Rockershaft Oiling That is what is shown in your picture , the additional extrnal oil line . What / Who is " Blackbeard " ??...
They're all pressed into the crankshaft , not the flywheel . The grease and dowel trick should pop it right out , remember sometimes the grease...
Manifold Installation O.K. , please look up my older post about proper installation of InLine manifold combos , if not done correctly , they can...
Yes , It IS ! The basic essence of Hot Rods is: ' I built it my self ' .
Don't Forget Rule # 5 : YOU'RE paying for it so whatever pleases you , is correct . :D
Buick Power Looks nice to me ! :)
CORRECT Tire Size THANX Larry ! that's the correct size : LT215/85R16 , they even look correct as they're very narrow but will hold the road...
Clutch Pilot Bearing Yes , Vokler , you can , dismount the clutch first . If you can find a MACHINE SHOP WITH SOME SINTERED BRASS , THEY CAN...
Last thought : take the brake drums off and toss 'em in the 'Burb , have the local brake shop measure them to see if one is maybe significantly...
Yes ! It sounds to me like you've got the skills.... This way it'll be easier and simple to maintain ~ I see far too many old Kustoms in the...
AD Across The Pond Neil ; DON'T DO IT !! the Cuban guy tried it twice and the damned Coast Gaurd machine gunned him.... :eek: Sank a...
Last Word On Seals Is that GM tends to have better quality seals than most aftermarket manufactureres.... I don't know whay this is but it IS...
Greg : NOW is the time to center the steering box ! DO NOT assume it was done correctly when the truck was new , nor that it's never been apart...
Pretty Cool ! I thought you were asking about the real history of GM's ' Advanced Design ' trucks , it goes something like this : June 1947...
Nonono !! Those are NOT ' scrap ' ! :eek: Those brake parts fit all the way up to the 1967 Model year and are beginning to be hard to find...
You're Almost There ! Good deal Bill ; Often the ground strap can be positioned to reach from the nagative battery post to the tranny , do...
What Bill Said ! And remember to fill it slowly wile it's running , stop when it reaches the " add " mark on the dipstick and go drive it for at...
Ash : DO THIS ! You'll need to make up a box for the sash to lower into , be sure the drain tube is at least 3/4" so it won't clog with debris...
Please look up my old post on correct tire size , it's *perfect* Modern radial LT tires work great on your old 16" rims , not to worry .
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