Slush Box Equipped Well here's the deal : I'd (obviously) prefer a '64 El Camino with a 250 - 6 and 700R4 but those are too darn expensive and...
Wiring Harness' Unless you're going to make it a full on custom , the inexpensive stock harness from the forum host is great , easy to install...
Over the years I've really enjoyed meeting you alls and have learned much more than would be possible without this great forum . I've also...
Oiler O.K. , it looks like you're done now . The original idea was to have the upper part of the tube cross up and over so if any excess oil...
Repetitive Jobs You'll find that doing the same job over and over helps you learn how to bang it out in jig time ~ in 1947 , those backlights...
Another Pointless Boring Story Back in 1973 I was driving a Auto Parts delivery truck and the outlying store sent us thier Fleetside shortbox '63...
Rust Removal Vinegar works O.K. but allows flash rusting , Phosphoric Acid prevents that . It's available in the flooring Dept. of Hwe. stores...
Someone Call RIPLEY's ! Well , I guess sooner or later that had to happen :D
Hot Water Valve Ken's valve is in the wrong place , it needs to be on the upper hose else it'll radiate heat through the hose and heat the cab...
Please To Note ! The factory rust on the frame , leaf springs and read end in that picture...... Looks pretty close to my '49 :rolleyes: :p
Lowering Blocks The deal is Bill ; Some folks flip the axle to sit on top of the leaf springs then add a block to lower it even further ~...
I Only Wish I'd had an old timer to warn me about wrapping the fittings to the ends with a bit of tape so I didn't do this same thing.........
" Push & Pray " Brakes Actually , A Models don't need that , just dump the stupid rollers and install ' Brake Floaters ' on all four wheels...
Long Beach Swap Meet The next one is Jan. 10th , I believe that's Sunday next .
The 700R4 is an aotuomatic overdrive tranny , it's good but I belive there are better , new alternatives . It requires amore modern engine than...
Derraugotyp I didn't say anything about color pictures... :rolleyes:
A - Bone Pretty nice , I didn't know anyone was repopping the heater option , wish I'da had one on any of my old A Models . I've had four of...
HEI Dizzy Ron ; If you go to the Longh Beach Veteran's Stadium Auto Swap Meet , you'll find this distributor modified to suit your vintage...
Yes , it was posted here a while back if you hunt for it . Also , Chevrolet Obsolete in Ga. ,has very good technical pictures in thier OnLine...
Interesting . I just bought two N.O.S. door latches and my problems were solved .
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