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snoc653 replied to the thread Checker cab.
The kickdown is activated by vacuum if I'm remembering correctly. Somethings you might try to see what is going on. First is to T the...
Jan 23, 2025 at 11:00 AM -
snoc653 replied to the thread Technical Pushing top of door in.
As has been mentioned, this was a fairly common thing to have happen and fix. The biggest concerns with the methods stated are not...
Jan 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM -
snoc653 liked Bill's Auto Works's post in the thread Technical Pushing top of door in.
Back in the old days we used full size telephone books instead of pillows! You could adjust how much you wanted to bend by choosing how...
Jan 23, 2025 at 10:32 AM -
snoc653 replied to the thread Checker cab.
You are driving in D1 aren't you? D2 should shift quicker and smoother to avoid slipping and sliding. It is different than what most...
Jan 23, 2025 at 9:56 AM -
snoc653 replied to the thread History Help Identify This Car.
That makes more sense. Pottersburg is not exactly close to Dayton. It is closer to Columbus. But that picture brought back memories...
Jan 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM -
snoc653 replied to the thread History Help Identify This Car.
Are you sure that was taken in the Dayton Ohio area? The picture is blurry but that background doesn't look like the Dayton area at...
Jan 22, 2025 at 11:14 AM -
snoc653 replied to the thread Checker cab.
The filter I posted uses a Wix water separator filter. I use it in my 6.0 diesel. and most have a bypass in case they plug. Most of...
Jan 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM -
snoc653 replied to the thread Projects The creatures Chevy truck.
So what engine and trans are you thinking? Did the truck you're looking at have anything? The 51 has a decent running stock engine...
Jan 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM -
snoc653 replied to the thread Features Advice on selling a vehicle.
This is by far the safest way to transfer the funds. But talk to you banker and have them do a certified transfer of funds and ask...
Jan 21, 2025 at 7:09 PM -
snoc653 liked Moriarity's post in the thread Features Advice on selling a vehicle.
Wire transfer is the safest......
Jan 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM -
snoc653 replied to the thread Hot Rods Early Hot Rod ,Period Correct ?.
Arguing over the definitions of "period correct" or "traditional" is like urinating into a strong wind and hoping to not get wet. What...
Jan 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM -
snoc653 liked The37Kid's post in the thread Hot Rods Early Hot Rod ,Period Correct ?.
"Period Correct" and "Traditional" are terms that are rarely agreed upon by two people. Are "Pre War Hot Rods" ones built between 1893...
Jan 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM -
snoc653 replied to the thread Checker cab.
Just a thought, but on my diesel truck, I run a water filter such as the one pictured. It does a good job of catching casting sand and...
Jan 21, 2025 at 10:37 AM -
snoc653 replied to the thread Technical 47-54 Chevy 2 ton to half ton interchange.
I personally think you should grab a F350 frame and running gear and drop the cab on it. It would be even better if you could find a...
Jan 21, 2025 at 1:38 AM -
snoc653 attached a file to the thread What would you buy for the next "big thing"?.
I currently have 3 that are on my next big thing list. The biggest project is the 51 Chevy (current build) followed by my 76 Bronco...
Jan 21, 2025 at 12:28 AM
