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Thanks for all the reassurance. I'm glad I don't have to pull it back out!
I have been working on my brother's '51 Chevy coupe. It has a '54 235 with a stock trans and torque tube. I have run into what could be an issue...
I want to thank everyone for all the help on this. I haven't started the car yet, but the lights, blinkers, dash lights, horn, and so far all the...
I already have the gauge resistor, but I was getting lost on where to wire things up. I have that ignition switch so I will give this a try. I do...
Just trying to get a some help with a wiring project. I'll try to keep things shorter. Thanks for the help Silversink.
I'm glad I asked because there is not tag on the backside of the gauge. I attached a picture of the switch and wiring diagram. That switch is of...
anyone?
I have slowly been rewiring my brother's '51 Chevy coupe using a rebel 14 circuit kit. I have the everything wired now except for the interior....
It took me a long time to find a trailer I liked. I ended buying a used one of these... http://www.bulldogtrailers.com/inventory?view=detail&id=91...
The hinged idea sounds pretty cool. Would there be any issue with wires bending around though? I know these old wires I'm pulling out can't bend...
I'm working on my brother's '51 chevy coupe and I don't know where to mount the fuse block. He bought a Rebel 14 circuit and it looks like a great...
well i appreciate the help. i think im going to try the whole "tighten them down, and back them off equally". that sounds like the easiest way to...
ok im going to give adjusting them a shot next weekend. these are the old "huck" style brakes, and you have to adjust both front and rear shoes...
My '50 chevy 1/2 ton truck brakes have never been any good. ive put thousands of miles on them the way they are, and they are REALLY bad. i have...
thats great you could get it fixed. does the sway bar make a big difference? and was it any harder to install since your truck is a little lower?
i really like that truck. what are some specs on that thing?
ok now i really feel like a dumbass. i just assumed that when everyone was talking about "uprights", that they were talking about the spindles......
i didnt know that that later spindles could be swapped for the earlier ones. and you say it lowers it 3/4-1 inch? would you be able to get 2.75-3...
thats a cool car man. its always a good feeling to get something back on the road. but 'cmon you were driving it a little slow.....we all know...
i dont understand why he would have to do a full changeover to cross steering. the power steering conversion is still using the stock steering...
sounds like a plan. let me know how it all worked out.
i just checked out the cpp products and they offer a dropped pitman arm for lowered trucks. i would think all you would have to do is bend the arm...
that does look just like the kit offered by cpp. have you tried talking to them about bumpsteer problems? i hear all the time that you cant lower...
its kind of funny you posted this. i was just looking through the internet trying to find a book or some info on building v8's for reliability and...
this is some helpful advice! i appreciate all the help. now i just need to do my research for the best fitting patch panels. i guess its time to...
ok now that you guys are making me feel like a pussy for being intimidated by this rust, i need to know if you can point me in the right...
do i have to brace anything if i start cutting? i dont want any of this to start twisting and warping on me. can i do this with the cab still on...
i think your truck looks real good compared to mine. all of the halfa$$ repair jobs from the previous owner only made it rust 100x as fast. i...
good to hear.....now how do i fix it?! haha
Today i was out working on my truck, just trying to get my front bumper lined up correctly and i noticed my truck was leaning to the passenger...
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