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Hey everyone, I attempted to put new radial tires on the orignial 5 hole 1950 wheels and i discovered that they leak. I'm wondering if anyone...
Im having trouble getting the idle right on my straight 6 chevy. its a single barrel carb, when i start it the idle goes all the way up until it...
The front seat is out but i still cant get under to get a good look at the wiring tucked in the dash. Also saw no way of getting the gauges off of...
Seriously how could i miss that. Thanks ill check the engine compartment
Im rewiring my 1950 chevy deluxe and was hoping for a little help. Whats the best way to get behind and under the dash. I cant seem to find a way...
Any good parts dealer that i could score a replacement 6volt and just run it on the 12v.?
Ive been looking and kinda figured it may be that way.
Im hoping someone can help me. I want to replace the original starter on my 1950 chevy deluxe with a newer starter. Does anyone know what starter...
thanks for the help!!
I am attempting to convert my chevy deluxe from a 6 volt to a 12 volt. I have researched and found different opinons. I found a kit online for...
In the process of converting my deluxe to 12. Any recommendations on a decently pticed alternator for the 6cy. thanks
Im trying to get the starter off my chevy deluxe. i removed the bottom bolt with no trouble. I cant get around the top bolt and maintain any room...
I know i need an alternator but thats all i really know. If anyone can point me in the direction of an affordable alternator and everything else...
engage the starter? And that would explain why the new battery died after a day or so. If anyone knows a list of what i need to do to convert...
no light bulbs on it, it has a voltage regulator that looks original and reads 6volt, I cleaned carb and put it back on it started and then i set...
great find
I have a 1950 chevy that i was told was converted i have a 12volt battery in it but its been running only on and off. im ruling out possible...
I took the carb off and cleaned it, it started up and i adjusted the throttle and choke so it idoled nice. I had it running for 5 min turned it...
Ive been all over the web looking for a 1950 chevy chilton book. All i have found is a detroit iron works book. Does anyone know where i can get a...
i have a 1950 chevy on what could very well be original tires. I want to get some used radials. anyone know size thatll fit
bypassed it still had the problem
not long at all, new gas in it before i started it. the timing may be the issue. do i check it with the timing light?
I changed the oil, put a new battery in and she started up after a few cranks. Drove to the end of the drive way sat for a minute and it stalled...
when the owner converted it, it appears he switched which side the battery sits. the tray is on the right when and the cables are on the left. is...
a generator i believe
how can i tell if its really converted? i put a 12volt on and it started but i assume its not that easy
I have a 1950 chevy deluxe, when i bought it, it had no battery but the owner told me that it had been converted to a 12 volt. Im new to cars so...
I never new I could get so much life help from the hamb. Bought a wire wheel and cordless drill. Forgot the respirator(that wont happen agian)....
No tools at the moment, wifey is still a little angry i even bought the car. So im going elbow grease it out whats the best grade sandpaper to use?
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