I want to do the disk brake upgrade on my 57. I think I understand it, I want a kit with out a booster MC for a 6 lug or a separate MC for front...
Thanks Longhorn 57
Any body know where I can get a spray can of champagne color for the interior?
Thanks Bill. Will consider it. Just exploring options at this point.
Thanks Bill, stupid question, would it make any sense to go to a manual transmission with the 3:38s in the rear end? What transmission would...
Thanks Bill, I was hoping you would weigh in. I’m not totally surprised with your conclusion as that’s what I thought it was. Tom’s Langdon’s...
Ok here goes. It’s been a while since I posted but looking for some feed back on a automatic transmission with a 235 engine. I have a 57 Chevy...
On my 57 it’s just the three screws. Speedometer cable needs to be unfastened from behind and oil line will have to be unscrewed but that...
As always thanks Nate, sorry about my delayed response, have been out of touch for a bit. The frame seems to be good and it seems to be in the...
On my 57 I have rubber washers in between the the crossmembers for the bed and the frame in about 4 places per side. My bed is apr 1/2 inch lower...
Thanks guys. Interesting. Your indicating that installing a PCV valve may help. Worth a try.
Is some engine weapage normal? I might have a spot the size of a half dollar or less on two engines. Seems it coming from the rear seals on...
Hey, thanks for the reply’s. This for the 57 which as you point out has the open drive line. I am leaning toward the 3.38 gears as both our...
Any body running the 235 engine with a TH 350 tranny ? If so what rear gearing are you using and are you happy with it?
I have installed the Pertronics in my 57 and having a bit of a problem getting it to start smoothly. It was running OK before. I have...
Thanks Nate. I went to Pertronics and ordered the unit they recommended for my truck, 1168LA I think. I will look at the contacts as I found that...
Bill, many thanks and thank you for taking the time to draw out the schematic. You’ve confirmed what I thought and did a far better job of...
Bill, a stupid question please, where does the coil get it’s power from in the start position. What I mean is the ignition switch provides...
As always thanks for your input Bill. I will try your suggestion, I’ve been puzzled as to why it doesn’t have 12 volts all the time regardless...
I installed the Pertronics ignition system this week end and can’t get the 57 to run well at all. This is the third vehicle I have installed a...
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