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Thanks for sharing Allen! It was a great turn out despite the forecast. I heard alot of guys braved some pretty nasty weather on the way there. We...
Thanks Coneboy, don't really remember how the rim fit but was one of my concerns if I just machined drum. My step-dad is a mechanic at the fire...
Nice! Plans for it?
Interesting indeed, Had me scratchin my head for awhile! Thanks for the advice Mr. waldo53!
I'm redoing the rear brakes on my 53 chevy 1/2 ton with the original closed driveline rear end. When I slid on the new drums, one side fit great...
No bolts, keep alot of pressure down as you shove it back. You should hear it kinda pop into place. Mine is kind of a pain in tha arse. Hope this...
Very cool story! The patience alone it would take to do this is mind-blowing to me. I'm already getting antsy...... Hurry up, I need to see more!!
Getting there Thursday night to camp, and walking around all day Friday searching for treasures! Looking for parts for 53 chevy 3100 & 54 Bel Air.
Universal radiator hoses at parts stores?
HAHAHAHA! Aint that the truth!
When yer right yer right, its a '59 235. That's why I love this place! :)
Thanks!
See thats what I thought just looking at the valve cover. But the guy swears its a 216 and the books he had say the 235's came in 3/4 and one...
Here too. Think he just wanted it outta the garage and to free up some $ for some home projects so he was gonna take first decent offer. I was...
Thanks guys! Went outside & snapped a couple more pics. My wife said she wasn't happy bout it....but she was smiling!:D
My wife's not happy but couldn't pass it up! Today I picked up this 53 chevy 1/2 ton short bed. Its got the original 216, 3-speed on column. Guy...
Yea, I TRY not to get into anything that will leave me without the car for more than a couple days. As of right now I'm driving my 54 with one...
Absolutely!!! if not 3x's!
If you come down I'll buy you a cup of coffe at the Dunkin Donuts just up the block. It's worth the trip I think for the stuff he has at PPMC....
Very cool, when I'm in town I'll send ya a PM. Maybe I could sneak my side cover off my 235 into my luggage or something. I'll buy You a shot!:cool:
We will definitely be checking out some of those. My step-dad brews his own beer so he loves the micro-breweries.:D
Wow! thanks guys, we'll see how the week goes. hopefully I can take some of u guys up on your offers. So much to do might have to go by myself...
Hello from Milwaukee!
Sounds like a hoot! But like I said, bro's not a car guy so tools won't be available. Sorry Monster.:) There's gotta be one of these guys here...
I know this is a traditional rods & customs site which I love, but I can appreciate just about any old car & the work their owners put into them....
Wow u guys are quick. Thanks, I'll definitely check into that junk yard. I love treasure hunting! Looks like it's less than an hour from where we...
Thanks guys, nothing really happening here in WI either till end of April (huge swap meet). Of course that'll be when I'm in CO! 40StudeDude, I'll...
Welcome from Milwaukee!
I'm taking a family trip to Denver April 19th-27th with my parents and my wife & kids to visit my step-brother that lives there. My bro isn't much...
Compared to the 99,047 Bel air HT's that were produced in 1953.
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