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    Clark 207VO Overdrive

    Anyone around happen to have one? They were primarily used in GMC 2 ton and up trucks '40s through '50s. They are a big trans with a different shift pattern than most with some good low gears and 5 speed overdrive. Clark made a few with overdrive options, the 207VO being the most with .87...
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    Engine/Flywheel Woes

    Hi everyone! The past week I took out the ol 4 speed trans to get ready for a swap. There had been vibration issues for some time, I was thinking maybe related to clutch/flywheel/or a bearing(s) in the transmission. There was a semi big vibration at idle depending on cold or hot weather, and...
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    '62 1/2 Ton Coil Springs and Shocks

    I just switched out coil springs on my 1/2 ton C10 62 Chevrolet that had been lowered about an 1" to 1 1/2" with the springs still intact on the truck. I replaced the coil springs with supposedly stock ones from our host, http://www.classicparts.com/1960-72-Coil-Springs-Rear/productinfo/74-481/...
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    Wayne 12 Port...!

    Here it is guys, this looks amazing! I am surprised that they did not make more of these. Whaddaya say? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wayne-12-Port-Chevy-235-Engine-and-Accessories-/320914279951?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ab7fb4e0f&vxp=mtr
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    Impound Auction A&B Towing Tucson, AZ Some Oldies

    There will be an Online Impound Auction on www.towlot.com for A&B Towing Tucson on April 5 Thu Apr 5th, 12:00 pm CDT 10:00am PST | 11:00am MST | 1:00pm EST Looks like there are 15 Classics that need to be saved. http://towlot.com/auctions/000824.html All the bidding is done in real time...
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    Front Universal Joint

    Howdy Guys, I took apart my driveshafts to figure out whats causing a big vibration on acceleration. I assumed the carrier or center bearing would be the first place to look, which was also leaking trans fluid out of the bracket. After I pulled the front U joint from behind the transmission...
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    Swap Meet at the 'Man Cave' Kansas City!

    Hi Guys, just want to let some people know there is a new swap meet every Wednesday at 1501 W. 31st Street, Kansas City, MO 64108 called the Man Cave! Its in the Underground storage caves. Its just up the hill from Southwest Blvd and W 31st St. From 6 PM to 9PM Not any Chevy Straight Six...
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    New Front Leaf Springs & Caster Shims

    Howdy guys, been awhile. I took my old front leaf springs off and found 2 caster shims under each leaf spring and Im not sure if they were put on from the factory, it does look like old factory stampings on them. One of them was broken in half and the others still in okay shape. My question...
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    Eaton HO72 4.10 Pumpkin!

    Howdy Guys I am located in the Kansas City area and have been searching for the Eaton HO72 pumpkin with the 4.10 gears for my '50 Chevy 3600. I almost had obtained one from a guy locally but he ended up selling the whole axle. If anyone could help me out I would greatly, GREATLY appreciate it...
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    Great Specifications Manuals from gmheritage.com

    Howdy all, found this over on the stovebolt page. Enjoy! http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits.html
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    BB Mark Jumping around

    Today I set the points because my dwell was reading over 50 deg. I started with .016 feeler gauge which brought the dwell down to about 40 deg and idling rough, so I opened the point some more and finally got it at 30 deg and was running okay in ballpark manners. I hook up the timing light and...
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    Ranger Overdrive

    While looking for a rear pumpkin change out on my 3/4 ton I came across the Ranger Overdrive http://www.high-impact.net/transmission_and_gear/rangeroverdrive.htm Can be adapted to the SM420 with only a few modifications. What is everyones thoughts on doing this? Thank you!!
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    Rochester B and Choke

    Hey guys, when I pull the Choke out on cold start it only works for a couple seconds and then stumble and shut off. Engine will run fine with it all the way in and have my foot on faster idle. I have checked the cable and taken the air cleaner off to check the closure and everything looks to...
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    216/235 Rajo Intake

    This is a cool rare intake, would love to try one of these. http://www.museumofamericanspeed.com/Collections/Engines/RajoE033.shtml
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    Cool Ol Truck for Sale on Jalopy Journal

    http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=528122 Check it out guys, very cool! The device sitting outward above the middle of the dash gauges, I guess its some sort of Vaccuum Gauge? Anyone insight on this?
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    Plugging the vaccuum advance port?

    Okay guys, might be a silly question, but when doing the timing y'all talk about plugging the vaccuum advance port, what is the proper way of doing this and from which side do you do? From the distributor or carburetor!? Thanks!
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    Rear Gears for 1950 3600 3/4 ton

    Howdy guys, Ive been reading alot about changing the low gears in the rear end of my truck. Ive got a 235 with a Four on the floor. Im assuming the rear ratio is 4:57 to 1 and Ive read about a 3:90 for these 3/4 tons and I may have found a site. http://www.heavychevy.com/html/rearend.html...
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    Synthetic Gear Fluid

    Howdy everyone, my question is, if i replace the transmission and rear end fluid with Synthetic lube would it be wise to change the motor oil to synthetic as well or can I still use regular ol oil? Reason is because synthetic oil is more expensive I dont have the money quite yet. What are...
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    Transmission rumblin

    Howdy guys, a couple weeks ago every now and then when i was in 1st or 2nd gear with clutch in the transmission would start rumbling. Checked fluid and it was low. Filled it back up and everything ran great for about 2 weeks. Now the rumblin is back more-so than ever and even when i just...
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    Wiper Questions

    Howdy Guys, New here. Have a question about the windshield wipers in my 1950 3600. The wipers stopped working one morning and I've been working under the dash to try and fix them. The linkage is still connected to the motor under the dash, I saw that there are 2 set allen screws going from...
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