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These springs were custom made to Chevrolet OEM specifications. Chevrolet Part number 3694516, short spring. 5 available. Part number 3694799,...
My ac compressor sits on the left side of the motor, I'm trying to remove the large bracket but there's one stud that had a nut on it. I removed...
I acquired a 6 volt pontiac chieftain radio that still works and am wondering what year did pontiac switch to 12 volt system? I am restoring the...
I salvaged this Bendix 2 way vacuum switch from a old Chevy 2 ton truck. It controls the shift for the 2 speed rear axle. It's cable operated with...
What holds the front of the center hood molding in place. I'm talking about the strip that runs down the middle of the hood center front to rear.
What length speedometer cable do I need for a 1955 Chevy first series 6400 2 ton?
Can I use the original 6 volts ampmeter in my 1955 first series when I convert to 12 volts? What about the headlight switch?
Thank you for the info. I'm going to be hauling firewood out of the mountains and need all the cooling I can get.
Can someone explain to me how the heater control valve works on my 6400 truck. I'm replacing the rubber seal and I'm at a loss at to how this...
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I can't identify the bed hoist hydraulic pump. Can anybody help me. The pictures are poor quality, sorry.
I need a replacement spring for the stock Pcv valve or a replacement unit, 261 c.i. I checked all the usual sources and haven't had any luck. Help...
I need brake shoes and u-joints. Does anyone know where I can get them?
Ok guys and girls, I'm stumped. I'm removing the 235 c.i. from my truck. I can see that I have to remove bellhousing bolt from inside the...
While I'm on here I need the brake shoes for the emergency brake. It's the drum style mounted on the driveshaft. 55 Chevy 6400 manual...
I know the valve didn't siezed, the guides are extremely worn.
I didn't take any pictures but nothing was out of the ordinary. The rocker moved easily, I suppose the lifter might have siezed. I haven't torn...
No, I bought the truck knowing the motor needed rebuilding. It's a 1955 first series 6400 stakebed. Has a single 2 speed rear axle and a dump bed....
I'm disassembling a 1955 Chevy 235. One of the pushrods was bent but the valve stem wasn't bent and it wasn't binding in the guide. My question is...
Moving the steering box doesn't sound like much fun. I guess I'll rebuild the 235c.i. and keep my eye open for a more powerful 6 cylinder. Thanks...
I recently bought a 55 Chevy 6400 to haul firewood. It's got a 235 c.i. six which is very long in the tooth i.e. smokes like a chimney. I'm...
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