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I want to do the disk brake upgrade on my 57. I think I understand it, I want a kit with out a booster MC for a 6 lug or a separate MC for front disk and rear drum braking. I will also need a proportional value to accommodate the two different brake systems I keep reading that the 15 inch...

Any body know where I can get a spray can of champagne color for the interior?

Ok here goes. It’s been a while since I posted but looking for some feed back on a automatic transmission with a 235 engine. I have a 57 Chevy truck with the 235 and a t350 tranny. I up grade the rear end gears last winter to 3:38 and have driven a little this year and while it has improved...

On my 57 I have rubber washers in between the the crossmembers for the bed and the frame in about 4 places per side. My bed is apr 1/2 inch lower on the LH side than the RH side. Can I take them out or add a couple more to get the bed level left to right. I don’t see the washers them in the...

Is some engine weapage normal? I might have a spot the size of a half dollar or less on two engines. Seems it coming from the rear seals on both of them. Not sure it’s worth the expense to to get a perfectly dry engine.

Any body running the 235 engine with a TH 350 tranny ? If so what rear gearing are you using and are you happy with it?

I installed the Pertronics ignition system this week end and can’t get the 57 to run well at all. This is the third vehicle I have installed a Pertronics system and haven’t had any issues in the past. Hooked up the red wire to the hot side of the resistor per their instructions so it should be...

I must be getting really stupid in my old age as I get older as I have a temp indicator on my 57 that is driving me nuts. The original gauge either doesn’t work or it pegs out, I have three electrical senders for the system that all ohm out differently, I have purchased a new gauge and...

Anybody do a 235 engine mate with a 700 OD and how was the project? I currently have a 57 with a 350 automatic and thinking of an upgrade. It appears I already have the adaptor with the 350 AT so that shouldn’t be an issue. Thanks, Dave

OK. I’ll ask, what happen to the forum?

Tried to start my 57 after working on it all winter and no joy. A couple of issues. First is the distributor. She fired off once or twice and then nothing. I notice the the distributor cap was jumping around a bit and when I pulled it off the brass tab on the rotor was at an angle and the...

Here is the situation: 235 engine with a TC 350 auto transmission. 12 volt starter with solenoid, not a floor button. Original starter would sometimes rotate, most times just a loud clunk. Took it out/ apart per Nates advice, cleaned it up reset one of the brushes, reinstalled and same thing...

Why does the oil remain in the oil canister when engine is not running (I haven’t found a reference to a check valve). and....what is the easiest way to empty it out to do an oil change? What method is everyone using?

While waiting for a package from our host I decide to tackle the heater. This is what I uncovered, Core look pretty bad, it says Harison on it I believe. I have a radiator shop near me but after reading the various threads here I’m not to hopeful. A new core looks like its going to cost an...

The electrics on this new truck I picked up has been a friggen challenge. I have found a number of wiring errors and my lattest is the bypass resistor. It dose not seem that resistor is bypassed when you turn the switch to the crank position. I found a pink wire on the IGN 2 lug that went to...

Does anybody have a good picture of where exactly where the three wires go (red, pink and grey) on the fuse block. I know they go to the fuse block but not clear which buss they go to. Thanks.

Guys, here's is my thought. Rather then putting the relay system in for the halogen bulbs I may go back to the original bulbs (low wattage) and leave it original. The logic is I still have a generator on the truck with a power steering pump on the back of it so I’m not ready to go to an...

Question today: Any other solutions for the thermal cut brk opening when using halogen bulbs on the head lites. I read a thread by Steve in 2014 where he installed a relay to solve the problem. Spent some time chasing the issue before I saw his thread. Thanks, Dave

What does the little fuse in the light switch control? Instrument lights? I can’t seem to find a schematic that actual shows the fuse in the light switch.

question of the day: Starter is intermittent, some times intermittently won’t turn. It hear a clunk but it sounds like it’s not engaging. When it turns it turns fine. Dead spot? Click it a couple of times and it will turn. Has a new style starter without foot switch. More questions...