Oops ~ I thought is was in '51 . That's what you get for listening to an old man.... :p .
Nice '55 ! I like both the '55 Task Force and the '55 Passenger cars best and always have because they're more ' balanced ' in appearance . I...
3/4 T High Speed Pumpkins Yes ~ go to junkyards & look for P & G 30 series vans with V-8 & automatic trannies, they'll almost always have the...
Lubrication You don't want high pressure , you want high volume . As long as oil comes out the rocker weep holes above idle , you're good to go .
Good Thing ! I'm at the shop..... :p .
Welcome rod !! Life is good when you're behind the wheel of AMERICA'S MOST POPULAR TRUCK .
Gasket Seal DON'T unless it leaks , then add just the very thinnest coating possible as any extra will get into the coolant and plug up things ....
Good Doors Are easily found off BIG 'BOLTS as they're the same and higher up away from the mud & salt that rusts out pickup doors . Look in...
Frames Lessee..... '53 has the improved two side cab to frame mounts wheras your '50 has the central rear cab mount , The '53 has tube...
Project Purchase The cheapest & best way to go is make up a cardboard sign and tape it to your back then make the rounds of every car & truck...
Bench Work John ; THANK YOU for sharing ! I wish I were there to get my hands dirty.... Anyways , you may well have to bore this one out ,...
Sweet ! Did I count NINE bays there ? you know how much crap and junk I could stash in there ?! my mind (alledged) boggles .
The Journey You're so right ! . I hope to be able to make at least one more drive to TEXAS in my '69 before I get stuck driving In Town only...
Naw ! It's those dang BUCK TEEF !! :D . (glad I'm far from where you can smack me right now)
Buck teef ! Sorry , I couldn't resist .
Project 1950 You're on the way ! . Be smart & SAFE , rebuild / replace ALL four wheel cylinders , the master cylinder and those crispy old...
What's the PTO for ? .
Caliper Location Some cars are fitted with forward calipers but very few . I don't know the engineering reasons but I'd never , EVER do a...
Looking Good ! Sorry I'm too late to give any useful advice but I like to see your progress.
Jimmy ! That engine is JUNK ! you should crate it and send to me....... :rolleyes: :p . Seriously , the block isn't cracked , it's rusted...
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