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| | | | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 22 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 22 | Hey, I'm new here. I'm doing a frame up restoration on a 55.1, 5 window truck with a hydra-matic tranny. It was in fair shape so I won't have to do too much body work. The 235 engine has been completely machined and is waitin for me to put her back together. I had no idea of the condition of the tranny so I completely dissasembled it. I found just a couple of springs broken so i hope to get it back together soon. My biggest problem is finding the adjusting tools for the hydra-matic. The chassis is finished. I upgraded to front disc brakes and a power booster. I plan to convert to 12 volts too. It is taking a long time. I'm back into it again and excited about finishing. | | | | | Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 Bolter | | Bolter Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 4,066 |
Redryder pixMy HotrodA veteran - whether active duty, retired, national guard, or reserve - is someone who, at one point in his or her life, wrote a blank check made payable to The 'United States of America', for an amount of "up to and including my life."I am fighting cancer and I am winning the fight | Pain is part of life; misery is an option. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 382 | Welcome, lil' buffalo! You've got yourself a bit of a rare truck there with the hydramatic trans. Definitely fix us up with some pics when you are able.  | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | lil'buffalo's....makes big buffalo's  Welcome to the bolt! Sounds like you have a lot of the work done. I like the one piece windshield but have never found one I could afford! Good luck with the project and there is plenty of help around here when you need it! What part of Utah are you in? I have relatives there.... | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 80 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 80 | Welcome to the bolt! Sounds like a fun project you have going there, what part of Utah are you in? I grew up in Salt Lake area but recently moved up north to West Point.
Can't wait to see some pictures. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 22 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 22 | I live in Orem, which is about 45 miles south of Salk Lake. I found this pickup being stored at my father-in-law's place about 8 years ago. i bought it for $500.00. I have some pre-disassembly pics and I am going to take some more. Just have to figure out how to post them. My wife had the grill chromed for me for last christmas. It looks so sweet! I see a lot of 54-55.1 front grills painted, not many fully chromed. I believe the original was full chrome, is that correct? Thanks for the welcome. I'm sure I will be asking more questions. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,519 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,519 | I sent you a P.M. lilbuffalo.
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