Be sure your gas cap is vented. Fuel goes out, air must go in.
It still sounds like it's lean to me. If you're going to drive it, keep an eye on the temperature gauge.
Got any pictures of that '57?
Have you tried adjusting the idle mixture screw? Sounds like you may be very lean.
Nice job on the wood! You can get those tiedown rings at any farm supply or trailer supply. Just remember that the tiedown ring is only as...
I've had very good results with Por-15. Just don't get it on anything that you don't want black (like the garage floor or your skin). Brushes on...
You can't tell from the picture, but that's an 8 ft bed. That's why there's so many bolts. As far as finishing the wood, the only advice I have is...
I looked at an original truck when I did mine, so I assume it's correct but don't know for sure. The larger part of the offset goes to the...
The quadrajet is what's known as a "spreadbore" carb, meaning it has small primaries and large secondaries. The intake manifold is made with this...
I think somebody makes an alternator that looks like a generator. Can't remember where I've seen it. Maybe somebody else knows?
Take care of safety issues first: Check over the entire fuel system. Replace anything that is suspect like corroded fuel lines or that short...
I used aftermarket crossmembers for both the side motor mounts and the rear transmission mount. I left the front mounts in place on the motor just...
Does your truck still have the original motor mounts, 2 on the front of the engine and 2 on the bellhousing?
In stock form, the TH400 is a much better transmission than the TH350. That's why they used them in high torque applications (behind big blocks)....
I'm no expert, but I don't think so.
If it's a 1/2 ton longbed, the 3200 badges are correct. Maybe the cab/ vin tag came from another truck?
Just an RPM comparison that might help you decide: With the 3.08 rear, your engine will turn approx 2590 rpm @ 70 mph using a 28" tall tire....
Those caps are made to be mounted on the lugnuts. The special lugnuts have threads on the outside and the plastic "fake" lugs go thru the cap and...
I recently used Kreem on a new motorcycle tank. After I got it done, I was told by a bunch of guys on a bike forum that Red Kote is better. Either...
Looks good! What's the plate for between the seat mounting rails?
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