Thanks Nate, that's what I'll use. I've been using Napa wheel bearing grease and was told it's the wrong stuff. The tranny has been great by...
It was recomended that I use a long or medium fiber ball bearing grease on my front weel bearings. Can't seem to find it, I have found short...
I'm also looking into front discs on my 59. I called Buffalo and he is sending info to me also. What a great guy, loves to talk trucks and seems...
Just thought I'd let you know. I was talking to the mechanic that I bought the tranny from and explained the situation to him. First he said to...
The original 3sp didn't stay in third gear, I replaced it with another 3sp and it turned out the syncros were bad in that one, couldn't down...
The fluid is new and sythetic. I can shift from 1st to reverse and back with no grind. If the pilot bearing was bad, would it only cause the...
I have no problem taking it apart to fix it over the winter, is the trans the same as a regular three speed w/od on the tail end? If so, the...
Good day all Hope everyone is enjoying their summer driving these awsome trucks! My 59 has a three speed overdrive and shifting is becoming an...
Last season I replaced the shift lever bushing and springs. You know the bushing inside the the shifter on the colum. As you may know, this...
yes thats the new garage/shop. My wife and I built it two years ago. She kept making it bigger! Being a carpenter all my life, finally having a...
I don't post all that often, but I do alot reading of these posts. You guys are great, I particularly enjoy that guy "Nate". Enjoy the pics:D
when I first got my 59, I couldn't get first or reverse either. My problem was at the top of the shifter, a simple kit to rebuild the shift...
I have the same problem with my 59. Glad to hear that it's not the hinges at least, I was considering new ones also. I have discovered that...
need wheels for 59 Apache with clips
Thanks Ken They were both a long time coming. We bought an 1800's farmhouse and raised a family in it while renovating it into a...
Does any one know if Chevy pickups had the same wheels in 1959 as they did in 1955 ? I need a set for my 59 Apache and may have located a set...
acronynm Just out Ka-roozin
7th grade science failed You must have been a bad student Nate, if I remember right, you also failed 7th gade math! :D
tire size what was (is) the original tire size on these trucks?
Your truck looks awsome! Enjoy
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