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A few years ago, I purchased 2 new arm rests for my truck. They were grey and looked really good. As time passed, the vinyl has become very discolored...a brownish/green. I tried soap and water but no success. Maybe the Arizona sun has changed the color. Anyone have any suggestions? I know...

Since I have moved my steering gear outbound on the frame (and install a v8 motor), I have tried twice to get the gear correctly indexed to the steering wheel - have tried twice. When I raise the front of the truck and disconnect the pitman arm, I move the front wheels to be as straight as...

I thought I had my wiring all straight but should have tested better. I rewired my truck (1951 1/2 ton) - added new fuse panel, new light switch, new guages and new ignition switch. Initial testing showed all lights work (headlights, park lights, tail lights, signal lights, etc). The new...

I have read most of the older posts regarding gas guage problems (seem most probs were bad grounds). I have replaced my guage with an Autometer 4317 (0-30 ohm) and connected it to the old guage wire from the tank. The Autometer guage has 3 connections - ground, guage power from ign and the...

I've finally gotten around to mounting a Chevy 305 with a Turbo 400 attached. I have a new engine cross-member and a new cross-member for the tranny. Some quick measurements seem to indicate a space problem between the stock cross member (the cross member at the back of the engine compartment...

I ordered a new starter pedal bellows and pad from CP. I saw your posts Nate, where you said just grab the end and twist. Mine came off very easily - not the 'pad end' but the other end with that screws into the next piece of the linkage just below the floorboard. The pad from CP is all...

About 15 months ago, I purchased a new radio for my 51 1/2 ton. The dash had been cut up some and wanted to make it look better. I bought a new one from CP (I think called the USA-1 for about $200.) It had a lot of bells and whistles that I really didn't need, especially in an old truck...

Can anyone advise where I can purchase a new voltage regulator for my truck? I have a 235 6 cyl (1955-1957) in my 1951 1/2 ton with a 12 volt generator and 12 volt regulator. It just quit charging according to the ampmeter. Some initial tests might indicate the regulator is at fault. The...

Hope Nate or someone can give me their opinion on this: Have just installed Patrick's 3.55 gears and his installation kit on my 1951 1/2 ton. Worked 4 days on this project and wished many times I never started it...lots of trips to buy and rent tools. I spent lots of time on ring gear...

Hope someone can give me a suggestion or two as to what might be causing this problem. I have a 1951 1/2 ton with 'three on the tree' - sometimes, I can't get the shifter to move into 3rd gear. The shifter feels like something is preventing it from sliding into 3rd gear. I can stop the truck...

I have 5 wheels and tires I want to get out of my garage. They are free to anyone who wants them. If anyone lives near the Myrtle Beach, SC area, you are welcome to come and get them. Shipping via UPS or FEDEX might be expensive - will assist with boxing, etc (you pay shipping). Here's what I...

Can anyone advise where I might find some of those metal spring clips that hold the seat material to the frame? My 51 did not use hog rings and the seat frame is too big/wide for the rings. Many of my metal clips are rusty and missing. Thanks

Looking for some help with this: The smell of gas in the cab of my 1951 Chevy 1/2 ton forced me to replace the filler neck, hoses and clamps as well as the gasket at the sender. Also replace the filler cap (these parts were new parts). I did get rid of the smell of gas but when I unscrew the...