Sorry William That's it ~ underdash acess only - I like to slide the seat all the way back and then I sort of jamb in between the seat risor and...
Yabutt ...I'm old so I can get away with it.....:rolleyes: :D -Nate
Insulation I don't think it matters as long as you use closed cell . I use the sheets and aerosol adhesive (3-M) to stick it on . Welcome home...
Good Job ! I'm impressed , looks like good work and solid welding . Will you be retaining the 216 engine ? .
I Gotta Admit That thing looks sorta cute (except for the stupid console , that was the very FIRST thing I ripped out of my '49) but still and...
Is That A Picture of it ? I clicked on the provided link and tha page loaded so slowly , it locked up my 'puter .
Title Services No , I Lien Sale everything that's sans title ~ takes longer & more $ but I never have a problem . You cam ask your local OPG who...
Uh , Oh ~ NAPA'S ECHLIN book sez : Brushes # R500 Spring # SP6 Bushing , Commutator End # 4200 C.E. Washer might be # WA100...
What You Have There.... ...Is the DeLuxe DRY air filter with the noise reducing empty chambers... Chevs Of The 40's sells the wire mesh part...
LEGAL Titles Use New Hampshire Title Service . Pay the extra for license plates and current registration then wait a year before transferring...
Lower Door Seal Yep , this metal retainer is a hard to find item , I found some rusty old ones that'll do O.K. for my '49 shop truck . DO NOT...
I Run 16" radial LT tires and cruise @ 65 MPH , original Huck Brakes (crappy) and so far , NO bearing failures .
Bearing Cage Failure Usually happens when the bearing is too loose so the balls (or rollers) push sideways against the cage , cracking it . if...
Not To Worry This happens occasionally ~ the cage failed and you caught it before anythng bad occurred .
All The Slack You Need ! . You're saving anoher truck from the scrapheap so that's the important part . ;) Keep up the good work ,we're all...
Starter Parts O.K. , my Echlin book with the early listings is @ the shop and I won't be there until Monday (I'm still on Holiday) so ask me...
ROTARY Heater Switches Are a whole 'nother thing ~ not used by GM , Cornbinder liked them in the 1940's though and NAPA's Echlin line and...
Heater Switches Andy ; Herin lies some AD trivia I don't know well but I'll take a stab at it : Early heaters had a one speed fan switch...
AD Radio There's a number of places that will rebuild an original radio and make it play AM & FM plus have the input jack for ipod (MP3 player) ,...
That's Clever ! I'd not have thought of that :) I assumed you'd thin the paint sufficiently for them to work out .
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