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Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
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#41870 07/18/2004 11:21 PM | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 33 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 33 |
Still At It
48 Thriftmaster
64 Impala
62 Impala
Half the fun is making the mess!!!!!The other half is figuring out now what do I do?????
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#41871 07/19/2004 4:00 AM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,002 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,002 | I don't have any experience with the AD trucks. On my trucks, if I can upgrade and still return to original, that's the plan. If your going to show it as original, different ball game, otherwise save the old parts. My 2¢
Larry
68 C20 327 daily driver
63 C20 292 Camper truck
65 C10 ? Custom Cab AC,PB,PS,$flasher - Project
I don't own a vehicle that isn't old enough to drink.
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#41872 07/19/2004 4:27 AM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | If you want to stay original there is nothing wrong with your 6 volt system. Just remember this- Good clean grounds and connections. | | |
#41873 07/19/2004 6:13 AM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 158 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 158 | What it comes down to is up to you, and what the family thinks. My grandpa wants our '55 chevy that I have to be restored completely stock, he was releaved when I decided not to put a V8 in it. I dont see anything wrong with the 216, though I dont know anything about these old motors.
- Shane
- Shane (ChevyToughRebel) 2 Trucks; -1955 3/4 Ton Chevy -1979 3/4 Ton Custom Deluxe 20 4x4 1955 Second Series 3600 GED = Git Er Done
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#41874 07/19/2004 2:14 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,746 | Rebuild parts are still available for the old 216's, including some reliability upgrades such as an insert-bearing conversion to replace the babbited rods. I'm doing a tech Tip series on repairing and adjusting the 6V charging system. Big battery cables and clean, tight connections will keep the original electrical system working OK, so if you're willing to do a little preventive maintenance, keep it stock.
Jerry
"It is better to be silent and be thought a fool than to speak and eliminate all doubt!" - Abraham Lincoln
Cringe and wail in fear, Eloi- - - - -we Morlocks are on the hunt!
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. - Ernest Hemingway
Love your enemies and drive 'em nuts!
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