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drive shaft connection Thanks and I can still use more advice on taking off drive shaft for 53 chevy

drive shaft connection The drive shaft is a covered one I'm just hoping that to make the connection we don't have to remove the whole drive line, differential and rear axle. help is appreciated. Jim

Need some advice on installing the drive shaft on a 53 Chevy pick-up. First a little background: I 'trashed' the U joint and cracked the tranny case and had to replace all. We have installed the 'new' tranny and now need to detach and clean out/up the drive shaft and the differential. In terms...

chevy 1/2 ton Gary1o2: just so you know I sent you a private message. Jim G

Univ joint/tranny thanks for your on-going help. what do you mean the "bell"? It appears the "cover" is all one unit. thanks. Jim G

I keep finding more challenges. In process of trying to fix the U joint on my 53 Chevy 1/2 ton I found that the all in one casing (U joint attached to transmission cover) has a crack and I may need to get a new casing. Or can it be welded. If not, any suggestions on where to find/buy a not...

drive shaft Yes Gary. Got the manual but haven't done any work yet on the 53 chevy. I just hope it is not something big. We will see. Again thanks. Jim G

drive shaft, etc. Gary: thanks for downloading and sending the document. Now I am waiting for my printer to print out the pages. Patience. Any other advice will be appreciated. Best. Jim G

Advice is sought on how to remove and fix the drive or Propeller shaft on a 1953 1/2 Chevy truck. First I thought the differential had locked up but it seems more a problem in the propeller shaft (with no universal gear). The manuals I have don't help in terms of removing and fixing. I have the...

Advice is sought on how to remove and fix the drive or Propeller shaft on a 1953 1/2 Chevy truck. First I thought the differential had locked up but it seems more a problem in the propeller shaft (with no universal gear). The manuals I have don't help in terms of removing and fixing. I have...

axle seal thanks thanks to all for your help and guidance. We will see. Jim G

Advice on replacement of axle-shaft oil seal on 53 Chevy 1/2 ton. Has anyone had experience with this removal/replacement? I detected a likely oil leak on rear tire of the 53 Chevy truck and don't know what to do. The Chevy Truck manual I have is a 1948-51 Shop manual and in material on Rear...

Bed for truck To Coilover Lakeroadster thanks for your guidance on the wood cutting for a bed for 53 Chevy. One question: I don't understand the significance of the Dimensions list and the image included. Can you/will you explain. thanks. Jim G

New bed for old (1953) Chevy truck: I am in the process of planning to replace the rotten/rusted bed from my 53 Chevy (3100). I know I can buy new kits on line but I have a friend willing to fabricate the bed wood from an available stock. I will buy the bed strips, angle strips and bolts, etc...

I need some help on vehicle ID for my 53 Chevy 3100 pick up. I am in the process of registering this truck in California which I bought from my sister-in-law in New Mexico. I have the title signed by her that was issued in August, 1989. She had this truck for the last 23 years registered in NM...

I have a 53 Chevy which was originally painted transport blue. I want to re-paint the same color but don't know where to get that color. Any suggestions? Thanks. Jim G

thanks for all your suggestions and recommendations::D

I need guidance and suggestions for steps and parts needed to convert my 53 Chevy pickup with a 235 engine from a 6 volt to a 12 volt system. I assume I need a 12 V battery and likely an alternator rather than generator, but what else do I need and to be aware of. Also, where to get an...

Need some guidance on replacement of door windows on a 53 Chevy truck. The current windows are plexiglas and when replaced it appears that the lower side door channel guides were removed. I have the old ones but need to be replaced which I can purchase. The challenges is how does one install the...

Thanks to Bilbo on checking the engine code. I did check on the two engines and found the info but it is confusing. On the first engine (which is a demo engine in a high school auto shop) the code found is: CON4 J240. If I use the method you listed - J equals the month, 2 is the day and 40...