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    Chirpping tires

    OK, Got the truck tuned up and took it for its first good drive. I chirped the tires in both 2nd and 3rd. Just makes you feel so good about getting it tuned right. Just wanted to share it and see if anyone else gets excited about that. I'm kind of a weirdo
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    V8 conversion Video

    Swapped out the Inline 6 for a V8 and figured I would post my video. Not the best but you can see how it was done. Will post for photos later with detailed info. My carb needed a rebuild and I am waiting a new HEI right now. http://youtu.be/qbxkKAPI6jQ Enjoy, Used a tractor for my engine...
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    1750 Mile long haul in my 59 chevy truck

    Drove from California to Oklahoma this last month. The 235 Pulled a 13X6 enclosed trailer with 4800Lbs. Total Weight was 10,000Lbs. Was a fun trip. Took some video. Not much to watch But Im sharing the trip. http://youtu.be/_cNYP2aY19Q
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    Here is a video of my generator to alternator swap

    Here is a video of my generator to alternator swap. Check it out. May help other folks. http://youtu.be/II-WP6sBCXU This is a video of all the stuff I needed for alternator upgrade so I had to make a video to show you all what I got. http://youtu.be/hgM0XiI_Dy4 enjoy The Conversion with an...
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    OEM sway bar

    OEM sway bar. Check it out http://www.ebay.com/itm/sway-bar-advanced-design-chevy-truck-panel-puckup-1-2-ton-3100-/200749303387?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2ebd97465b&vxp=mtr
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    Spare tire mount mod for bed cover

    Cut and welded the side Spare mount. Made it work with a bed cover since it bolted to the top of the bed. Anyway here is some photos for anyone else looking to do so.
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    Installed Tonneau Cover. Looks Good

    Installed a tonneau cover to cover my Goods on road trips. Tonneau is off a 73-87 chevy short step side.
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    Upgraded the front bearings today and made a video with it.

    Made a video of new front wheel bearings installed. Just quick. Will make it better later. Check it out http://youtu.be/f7Zgwzszehw No words But I plan on adding to it to help others understand more. For now its just so folks know what there getting into.
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    Dual carb qestion? again

    Ok Im running a carter yf 788SA and I want to start gathering the parts to some day do the dual carb set up. I will look for the exact same carb but If I cant find it will any other carb go well with it in the carter family. Thanks guys
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    swapped the Rochester B for a Carter YF

    Replaced my Rochester B with a Carter YF today. WOW I mean WOW. It idles way better. Has way better responce. I can put to gas on and it gose. It feals like a new truck in comparison. Made a quick video on it. There is a part were it is running at the end. http://youtu.be/TIs5HOtMtfk
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    PCV install

    Well I removed my draft tube and intalled a PCV valve. Worked out great. I can put my hand over the valve cover and feel some heavy vacuum. This will help a lot since I do a lot of sitting in traffic now that Im in California. Also keeps some water out of the oil.
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    Replace the oil bath air filter?

    Ok. So I have found one way to remove my oil bath air cleaner and that is to install a holley 1946 carb, Is there any other way to do this using the model B carb. Im thinking I may have to be the first to make an adapter for this. Thanks guys.
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    235 points replacement

    ok, Points are good. I like them. But for some of use we want more spark. So here you are. Points eliminator from PreTronix. I installed mine in less then 1 hour. No more points. No more resistors. And a hot Flame Thrower Coil. Here is the part numbers, I ordered mine from summit racing and I...
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    Wiper arm Ajustment

    Hey guys, Just installed new electric wipers on my truck cause all it dose is rain here. :confused: So they work great and I can adjust them on the wiper motor but one arm is always about 1 inch higher then the other. need to know if I can raise the drives side or lower the pass side wiper...
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    FOUND 3.38 gears on ebay for $199

    Found this on ebay if anyone is looking for gears cheap. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/55-56-57-58-59-60-61-62-CHEVY-TRUCK-338-GEAR-OPEN-POSI-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem45f7a8fda3QQitemZ300507790755QQptZVintageQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories
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    59 Apache Door Seals

    Hi, New here. I have a 59 apache and I put new door seals on it but there is stilll a gap. Do I need to put bushings in the hinges and new door latches. Not real sure if this was a problume with the 59 trucks. Thanks for the advice.
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