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I'll be splitting a flathead six manifold soon. I have some nickle rod which has worked fine in the past with the stick welder. I've heard that...
Way back in the 60s when I was doing a lot of work at Dad's place we had a deal with an engine rebuilder to provide parts and machine work. We...
I'm using a OT tilt column in my 56 Dodge pickup so will be needing a steering wheel soon. What years of GM wheels will have the same spline OD...
anybody have one? I'm transplanting a 60 transmission crossmember into a 56. Totally different method of attachment. The 56 bolts to the bottom...
I'm using an OT steering gear on my on topic 56 Dodge 1/2t. One of those little PS units from an early 80s Toy 4WD. Sitting it on the frame...
I'm putting an A833 OD in my 56 Dodge pickup. Doing that removes the original trans mounted parking brake. I don't need a ratio change as my 4.10...
Asking if any of you have tried mig brazing? The wire is kind of expensive and requires pure Argon instead of my usual 25/75 mix. But, I have...
I posted the following in another thread. I don't think that one got a lot of looks so I'm reposting here. Hijacking threads like I did never...
I am working on my 56 Dodge PU. will be installing an overhauled stock 6. Well almost stock, reworked the stock manifold to take a 2bbl carb,...
I have been working on the engine and trans for my 56 dodge PU project. I'm close to having my 230/A833 OD setup ready to install. Next will be...
The tube that goes from the oil pump's output under the crank over to the pressure regulator. The fitting's male threads are 1/4" pipe size. The...
I have a group of fuel pumps that came from a parts store that closed in the 70s. All a rebuilt, NORS. Some have boxes, some do not. Many of the...
Any okies on here running YOM plates? I checked the law online and it seems to be legal, but local tag office isn't really sure how to handle....
Finally getting some work done on my 56 Dodge P/U. I have a set of wheels that I really like on it. They are from a late 80s Cherokee, 10...
I've finally started doin' a little work on my 56 Dodge pickup. Just want to get it runnin' and drivin' first. Got a set of wheels I really...
I want an overdrive for my 56 Dodge Pickup. Someone on another board suggested an A833 overdrive would be an easy swap. So, where does one look...
I have been loaned a Van Norman 965 for my use as long as I want! Only problem, I haven't used one of these in years. Looking for setup...
I finally decided to build an old Jeep Pickup, mid 50s. No motor or bed right now. I've got most of the parts to put a motor with a SBC bolt...
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