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Re: A dim light at the end of the tunnel on my '57 by RATRODKING 1 minute 13 seconds ago

yep, coming along great desert_buick. looking good man.

keep the pics coming.

leonard

Paint and Body Shop

Re: HVLP question by Desert_buick 5 minutes 20 seconds ago

Check out the forums at autobodystore.com. They really go into a lot of detail on equipment and technique. Len, the proprietor, is especially helpful.

Re: Pittman arm by RATRODKING 8 minutes 54 seconds ago

dendo,
on my 57, i used a 3 inch dropped axle, and removed only 1 leaf, so i only had to cut my drag link and remove 1.250 out of it.
i slid a piece of pipe onto the drag link, pushed it to one side, tig welded the two pieces of drag link

Paint and Body Shop

Re: HVLP question by Czechman 40 minutes 22 seconds ago

Originally Posted By: Desert_buickThere's an excellent overview of HVLP use in Tech Tips under the painting section.

I know but it doesn't answer my question, nor does it identify any of the parts it refers to in the text on the g

Re: GMH HOLDEN Early history films! by doc bob 50 minutes 30 seconds ago

Gudday Kip.

Thanx for taking the time to have the great GM-Holden tour!
As you can see, the old Chev has some way to go before seeing the blacktop again.
But the start of any project is always the slowest, and the temperatu

Paint and Body Shop

Re: HVLP question by Desert_buick 53 minutes 51 seconds ago

There's an excellent overview of HVLP use in Tech Tips under the painting section.

The Engine & Driveline Shop

Re: GMH HOLDEN Early history films! by doc bob 59 minutes 0 seconds ago

Jim, GREAT STUFF!

Isn't it great stepping back in time, things sure have changed.
I reckon commercial writers could learn a thing or two studying this stuff!

I've saved that site to my Favourites si I can pass it on to a fe

General Truck Talk

Re: Rebuilding a Ranco heater valve (AD) by Czechman Today at 06:31 AM

Originally Posted By: Tom RWoody, I hope it makes you feel better to know that I will be going to Classic Parts for a valve instead of trying to repair mine.

It's good to know that there are folks here wise enough to listen to the vo

General Truck Talk

Re: Rebuilding a Ranco heater valve (AD) by Czechman Today at 06:28 AM

Denny,

I have no idea how to test such a thing. It's a sealed unit with no signs of deterioration so I'm going on faith that it worked before the seal went south.

With your shop and dedication to overcoming the smallest problem

Re: Two carb questions by doc bob Today at 06:24 AM

It all makes sense to me now!

Thanks for clearing things up.

The Electrical Bay

Re: 1157 drop-in LED lights (51 half-ton) by Czechman Today at 06:17 AM

Hey Joe,

Australia's a long way to go for a light bulb but I checked out Playlist and THANK YOU for posting that link.

My dilemma is what exactly to buy that will fit my stock housing. I want a stock looking truck and need a bu

IT Short Bus

Re: burning a disc?????????? by Scott Danforth Today at 06:17 AM

you cant erase a CD. It is laser etched data. However you can always throw one away and burn another as they are about $0.30 each ($29.95 for 100)

Scott

Re: How many C50/60/70 owners?? by Virginiafiretruck Today at 06:13 AM

I've got a 1984 C70. I don't drive it much. I am considering making it my tow vehicle for parades out of state to move the 1951 firetruck. It runs great!

Truck Parts For Sale

Re: IFS cross member for '47 to '55 3100's - GM Me by Scott Danforth Today at 05:58 AM

Joe, one thing at a time....

Still need two more orders to get the better price. come on folks.

Scott

Re: 55' 6400 Rear Brakes by HevyHauler Today at 05:53 AM

Good luck with your brake issue that is a really nice looking truck not many 6400 had deluxe heat and radio options them are really cool in them self.

The Engine & Driveline Shop

Re: Drilling by Joe McNeel Today at 03:20 AM

I would guess if a country exports most of it's oil they can harness the market to subsidise their domestic market. I expect if the US had a similar surplus ratio of production to consumption, our prices would be close without being regulated except

Re: Gas milage on the 235's by 55 tractor Today at 03:09 AM

Start with your driving habits. How/when/where do you use this truck? Is it driven short distances/2-10 miles/or long distances?

Are you an aggressive driver, or is there an egg between your foot and the throttle pedal? Are you the fi

Re: Drilling by Joe McNeel Today at 02:54 AM

Ok, let's try an e-Bay analogy. Say, instead of a barrel of oil, I'm trying to buy a nice original '40 Chevy truck grille. They come up from time to time with a reasonable starting price and I add them to my watch list. Well, as it turns out that the

Re: Electric fan & aluminum shroud...Pt 2 by 37ChevyTruckGuy Today at 02:49 AM

Looks great bro... I have one of those laying around the garage somewhere too... now I know who I can get to help install it since you're obviously an expert now!

~Trev

Re: 55' 6400 Rear Brakes by Gardner Today at 02:41 AM

Here are some pics of the progress. I pulled it back and forth out of the barn and freed the rear wheels. We had pretty good luck getting the drums off and pulled all of the wheel cylinders in the rear. I am going to have to get some new ones and a n

Re: How many C50/60/70 owners?? by C10 - C90 Bill Today at 02:25 AM

Originally Posted By: oldiron57I'm glad to see several people have some heavy Chevy's from the 60's. I wish there was more discussion about the 80 series with the old 409.

I'm always willing to talk about these great old trucks, a

Electric fan & aluminum shroud...Pt 2 by tabdoo16 Today at 01:59 AM

Well... I got the Electric Fan and shroud installed FINALLY ! It's been too hot here to do any thing but I got tired of waiting ! All I got to do is a little paint touch up But it turned out good Check it out

Re: The Half Wit by 37ChevyTruckGuy Today at 01:55 AM

A Montana cowboy was overseeing his herd in a remote mountainous pasture when suddenly a brand-new BMW advanced out of a dust cloud towards him.

The driver, a young man in a Brioni suit, Gucci shoes, Ray Ban Sunglasses and YSL tie, leans