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Neat truck, wheels suck!
I've done a search and came up with most of the information concerning the desired fuel pressure for a SBC tri-power using Rochester 2G carbs. I...
Here are some shots of my '50. I picked it up in Tucson in January. It's still got the flathead V8 and three speed transmission. I intend to to...
Thanks for all of your responses. I'm in the process of gathering parts for my truck project, a '50 Ford F1. Still looking for the Jag IFS and...
In my opinion, there are only two viable choices. I would either use a Jag IFS and a '57-'72 Ford 1/2 ton 9'' rear. Or I'd use one of El Polacko's...
I have done a number of searches looking for information on the Jag IFS swap into various vehicles. It's my understanding that the Series 3...
The '66 Chevelle wagon and the tan '65 Buick wagon were both done by a very close friend of mine. He is an absolute magician when it comes to...
I used a mid '80s S10 seat. I narrowed the front of the seat frame 3 inches on each side. By narrowing the seat, it fit the rear to front taper of...
I was at the show and live in Casey. I know many of the people and their cars. The car you saw on the way to the show, the white '38 Chevy,...
Later Corvettes make great donors for a not so HAMB friendly rod project!
Which of the 4.3 engines are the most desireable? I know just enough about them to know there are different designs. Can some provide a brief...
This is the most moving thread I have ever read anywhere. I have wept openly reading through all the posts. No words can truly express the feeling...
The strip was on a WWII airstrip that still exists today. There has been a show held there the past couple of years which I believe includes drag...
What is the date for the Riverport swapmeet at Gateway in St. Louis?
All Chevys prior to 1969 used short water pumps. Your best bet is to find the parts from a '67-'72 Chevrolet truck, '65-'68 Full size Passenger...
I finally got some pictures of my truck. It's a'50 F1 that I brought home from Tucson in January. It's hard to believe how solid the ole truck is....
I recently picked up a '50 F1 myself. A friend sold a '47 woodie to a man in California and we delivered it. We came back through Tucson and...
I am contemplating building a custom instrument cluster for my '50 Ford truck. I want to use OEM GM components. Here's my question: If I use a...
I have a '50 F-1 that has a crappy Earl Schieb type paint job. I would like to remove just the surface paint and retain the original green finish....
Chevrolet offered chrome script valve covers in 1967 only. The chrome covers were used in three instances L79(325HP 327) Chevelles, Z28 and SS 350...
Here's my Chevy Clock.
The emblem is NOT a '67 Chevelle grill emblem. The '67 grille emblem is die stamped aluminum. The pictured emblem is diecast and definately a...
I am rounding up parts for a front end swap for a '50 F1 Ford truck. I read a lot of posts about using a XJ6 or XJ12 front suspension from late...
I have welded on different projects at home and work for the past 30+ years. I have used stick, Mig and Tig. I'm close to 60 and I'm having...
The Chevy Big Block other than the "Mystery" engine made it's debut in January of 1965 as a 396. So shortly thereafter, it was showing up on the...
I'll second the recommendation fo Northern Classic Trucks. I bought two beds from them and their products are top quality. Todd is a great person...
Here's an interesting story about a plate I have. Illinois has offered a Horseless Carriage plate in the past. It was issued a the state fair at...
Kirk, You are getting a lot of good advice. The '41 pickup uses the same frame as '35-'40 passenger cars and '35-'41 1/2 ton trucks. I am in the...
I need some information on the 525 GM steering gears that are commonly used in rods. I have one from a '66 Chevelle that I want to use in my '41...
A friend has just got his '40 pickup on the road and having a ball with it. It has a 305 SBC with a powerglide trans. It's just a good basic...
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