A little more investigative work turned up a set of shock anchor bolts through another supplier. $9/each and I need 6, so this looks like the...
Shocks are shot, need to replace, old set were hung in place with care using baling wire. Not very classy. The manual claims the front shocks are...
I hope you got everything done properly. I didn't see your post before. Zero lash is simply the term that means no clearance between the valve...
The latch has 2 positions. I don't know if you are aware of this. I don't mean to insult anyones intelligence here. The best thing to do is open...
The primary connector on our 59 235 is positioned toward the right side of the engine bay. If you consider this 9 o'clock, then your answer is...
Looking for spare wheel to complete this project. Thanks Chris
Looking for 15 inch wheel- 6 lug for the half ton. My son needs a spare tire before he starts driving this one- we are very close to rolling out...
Questions: How much are you asking? Where are you located? Do you think it will bolt up to a '59? Can you send me a picture of the parts?...
If your cab is completely empty, you should have no trouble laying it back on the rear surface. If I recall correctly, when I sandblasted my cab,...
I heard that trailer tires are bias ply. While I haven't confirmed this, it seems you might be able to find some that fit your application. Chris
Trying to install the rear window glass on the small back window 59. The new gasket has been wrestled into place in the opening. That was a chore...
You really want to run the thermostatic fan switch in the radiator. Most new vehicles operate their electric fans this way. The logic is simple:...
Update- We got it installed. *And* it's working correctly! Thanks to you knowlegeable fellas.. I had to massage the spring ever so slightly so it...
How bizarre, My '59 has clutch head screws holding the inside door handle assembly in place. There is a bar that covers one screw so you are in a...
While I am no expert on the drive train swap, I would leap to the conclusion that the main reason he never connected the speedo cable may be if...
Awesome link. Thanks for pointing me that way, Ken. Chris
We drained the oil out of the 59 Apache and I tossed out the oil filter cartridge. (External style canister) Does anyone have the handy reference...
I wonder if it would make sense to cast a bunch of these from a good part. Chris
Jimbo in Tejas? Who's Jimbo? Chris- curious
Congratulations and Merry Christmas! It sure does feel good when you hit a milestone in the restoration timeline. Thanks to the folks on this...
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