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Well, I put it up on stands this weekend and ran it through the gears. Lots of noise, but the brakes did not seem to lock up. Good news since I...
Yeah I agree. I hope it is all trans really. Maybe the best bet is to swap it out since its gotta go anyways and see if there's still driveability...
some pictures. first, the boys. Then driver side rear brake, passenger side, etc.
I will attempt to test the brakes this weekend assuming the tranny holds up long enough. The return spring is there on the pedal and appears to be...
That's wild Bob. I woudln't expect a hole in the exhaust to cause that kind of problem. I've heard these gearboxes were less than ideal, even from...
Thanks for the tips guys. Oh yeah the tranny was run with almost no oil for the first test drive around the block. Probably should've checked that...
Anybody local-ish to Savannah Georgia that knows a thing or two about 1954 Chevy pickups? I am trying to get mine to daily driver status and its...
the bolt pattern is 6 x 5 1/2". Again thanks for the responses.
Thanks for the tips. I know proper backspacing and offset are important so I am being overly cautious.
I was using the chrome smoothies that are on the truck in my profile picture. They were originally on drums, so I'm not too surprised. How do I...
So I just installed CPP front discs on the 54 chevy truck. My wheels no longer fit. I know I'm not the only one to run into this. The rotors are...
Thanks for the info. Good stuff. I will let you know how it turns out.
Hey all, I am waiting on brake parts to arrive from Brothers to complete my front disc brake conversion. My question is this, is it necessary to...
Has anyone ever had to level their cab? I have a 54 chevy 3100. Its in great shape. Frame is solid, and other than the cowls and cab corners, so...
Sorry for your loss. My dad died 3 yrs ago at the young age of 66. Sudden stroke while having his morning coffee with the love of his life, my...
Nice. Thanks for the help guys.
Anyone know where I can acquire some steering knuckle shims for my '54 chevy 3100? Are they anything special or can I order something from...
Anyone local to Savannah Ga that might want to offer some in person tips and tricks to get my 54 chevy truck's 235 purring again? She runs pretty...
Hey guys, i was wondering if anyone knows where I can find a Front Drum brake rebuild kit for my '54 chevy 3100 truck. Apparently it is hard to...
Hey everyone! My name is Nick. I have been into rods since I could focus on the pages of a magazine. I went to a tech high school for automotive...
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