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Need some advice on installing the drive shaft on a 53 Chevy pick-up. First a little background: I 'trashed' the U joint and cracked the tranny case and had to replace all. We have installed the 'new' tranny and now need to detach and clean out/up the drive shaft and the differential. In terms...

I keep finding more challenges. In process of trying to fix the U joint on my 53 Chevy 1/2 ton I found that the all in one casing (U joint attached to transmission cover) has a crack and I may need to get a new casing. Or can it be welded. If not, any suggestions on where to find/buy a not...

Advice is sought on how to remove and fix the drive or Propeller shaft on a 1953 1/2 Chevy truck. First I thought the differential had locked up but it seems more a problem in the propeller shaft (with no universal gear). The manuals I have don't help in terms of removing and fixing. I have the...

Advice is sought on how to remove and fix the drive or Propeller shaft on a 1953 1/2 Chevy truck. First I thought the differential had locked up but it seems more a problem in the propeller shaft (with no universal gear). The manuals I have don't help in terms of removing and fixing. I have...

Advice on replacement of axle-shaft oil seal on 53 Chevy 1/2 ton. Has anyone had experience with this removal/replacement? I detected a likely oil leak on rear tire of the 53 Chevy truck and don't know what to do. The Chevy Truck manual I have is a 1948-51 Shop manual and in material on Rear...

New bed for old (1953) Chevy truck: I am in the process of planning to replace the rotten/rusted bed from my 53 Chevy (3100). I know I can buy new kits on line but I have a friend willing to fabricate the bed wood from an available stock. I will buy the bed strips, angle strips and bolts, etc...

I need some help on vehicle ID for my 53 Chevy 3100 pick up. I am in the process of registering this truck in California which I bought from my sister-in-law in New Mexico. I have the title signed by her that was issued in August, 1989. She had this truck for the last 23 years registered in NM...

I have a 53 Chevy which was originally painted transport blue. I want to re-paint the same color but don't know where to get that color. Any suggestions? Thanks. Jim G

I need guidance and suggestions for steps and parts needed to convert my 53 Chevy pickup with a 235 engine from a 6 volt to a 12 volt system. I assume I need a 12 V battery and likely an alternator rather than generator, but what else do I need and to be aware of. Also, where to get an...

Need some guidance on replacement of door windows on a 53 Chevy truck. The current windows are plexiglas and when replaced it appears that the lower side door channel guides were removed. I have the old ones but need to be replaced which I can purchase. The challenges is how does one install the...

I will appreciate some assistance in identifying the year of production of two Chevy 235 engines. I have checked the book Catalog of Chevy Truck ID numbers 1946 - 1972 but I haven't been able to identify the engines' years of production. One engine has the following numbers near the...

I need some suggestions as to tire replacements for a 53 Chevy 3100 truck that I am "restoring" - not to pristine shape but to usable shape. Any suggestions are welcome for someone who is new to all of this. Thanks. Jim G:)