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Hey folks - as you know from past posts of mine, I don't know squat about engines or electrical but I am having a problem with the starter and I know you all can help and thank you in advance. First let me describe what happened and that might be the clue. (1953 GMC converted to 12volt with...

like the links to the rear and front glass installation videos i just posted, here is the link to the video from Steele Rubber on how to properly use adhesive and install weather stripping. http://youtu.be/LVeL0UirQno This includes some nice tips that i had not heard of before and i should...

Ok i have seen enough posts on here to know that glass installation is not easy for most of us, but today i got an email from Steele Rubber and it included a link to their YouTube channel. AWESOME videos that actually show you how easy this can be WITH A BUDDY. It is one thing to read a "how-to"...

Well folks - the moment finally arrived that I got my truck back from the body shop. Of course it is not done yet - probably never will be, right? But she is at a point where I can at least share some of it with you all. Thanks for all your help so far. Hopefully you can tell the difference...

Ok, I, like many others before me, have finally accepted the fact that the quality of the window rubber our host and many others sell - at least for the back and corner windows - is just not acceptable. I know steele rubber is more expensive but I have only heard the best feedback about it...

I am starting to look at storage options and i was hoping someone that has their truck all put together could provide the overall length (bumper to bumper) and width (outside rear? fenders) for a 1/2 t stock. I found some diagrams and only got frame sizes and then others too grainy to read...

Ok, i may not have thought this out far enough, but i did some searches and didn't find what i was looking for. If i have the truck converted to 12v, is it hard to find a battery that will still fit in the original compartment/battery box in the floor? If others have done this, what battery did...

Hello again. I have found reprints of this 1954 book online for sale and i was wondering if anyone had used this book and if so, what was their thoughts on it's usefulness? Seems that there are 2 versions, a 2000 (white cover) and 2004 (blue cover), but I think they are basically the same - just...

I just added a photo album under my profile that you can view. It is of most of the cars and trucks that were in this Memorial Day weekend auto show that was all part of the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the film "Where the Boys Are" - filmed here in 1960. There are also some shots of...

Well, I think we are getting close to painting the hood of my 53 gmc. there is not going to be much chrome or polished stainless on this beast, so i got to wondering if the center strip of the hood might have originally been stainless steel. (i see them as SS in catalog) When i got it, the...

Hello all - I am hopefully nearing the end of my restoration project. I am 1200 miles away from the project and only get to visit it from time to time. I just know that there are some parts that are often overlooked at this stage and I was hoping to learn from you that have been there already...

I saw on the news that this week GM celebrates it's 100th year old birthday. Congratulations GM and THANK YOU for designing, creating, and building my truck. It may be 56 years old, but I love it. Thanks again & Happy Birthday.

Ok, hopefully someone out there has some suggestions. Last week, I finished installing the bed kit I bought from our host. I was singing praises for the quality of the materials and the price (bought it on sale), but maybe I spoke too soon, or hopefully it is just my lack of experience. As...

Hello again. Some time ago, i researched and asked about tire size. It was recommended to me by several on here, that they were all happy with the LT215/85/r16 for the 1/2 ton. (previously stated as 29.5" but correct is about 30.4" tall and I did want the tallest tire for looks/speed/mpg) So...

AH-OOOO-GGAA??? I acquired this horn from an elderly neighbor of mine. He had to be near his 90's and I think he said this came out of his car??? Anyway, I was hoping someone on here could give me some idea of what it might have come from and what type of sound would it make. I...

I was curious if anyone on here has had any luck with paint on wide white walls. I found on ebay where they do sell, but I get the feeling it should be something I can buy off the shelf locally. I also saw a post on another site of some guy that sells it outside the USA, but looks too much like...

Hey all - I searched forum previous post for this, but could not find anything. Does anyone know how I can determine the towing capacity of these old trucks? I have a '52 or '53 (not sure) GMC 1/2 T with the original engine (not sure the size, and I do know that the green i used is not the...

Hey all - I am trying to sell a guy some of my used parts - he is only interested in the TOP two bars of the chevy grill. My truck is a GMC, and these chevy parts are all disassembled, so I am uncertain as to which grill bar goes on top. I ASSUME the narrowest (from end to end) with it's own...

Hello. I have many leftover parts from my restoration. All are original in decent to very good shape. Most are for 47-53, but there are a few parts that look to be for other years as well. I have also noted if the part is CHEVY or GMC specific (If I know for sure), otherwise, it is my...

Hey all. Not sure if I have a '52 or '53 yet, but was wondering about wheel size. Was there a standard for GMCs and a different one for Chevy by chance? My GMC has 15" on it, but my Chevy parts truck has 16" and I would rather use the larger wheels to make it a little beefier look. Any thoughts...