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Ok I googled how to measure bolt pattern and I was doing it wrong. They are 5 x 4.75. The rims on it now have 2.75" from back of bolt holes to...
Thanks for the advice everyone. I'm away from home until Thursday and will take measurements then. Appreciate it.
Daughter's 53 is almost finished. Last big thing is rims and tires. She want's to keep the rims as stock looking as possible but wider than...
THanks Andy
I'd be interested Andy
It shows a discharge when starting and once the starter is off goes to zero.
I've put a 350ci engine with a one wire 12 volt alternator into a 53 GMC. Is there a way to connect the stock amp gauge to check on the charging...
that's what I'm thinking.
Ignition switch. I installed a new key cylinder. When turned to the left everything lights up and power flows. The key will come out in the...
That's what I did. Each light works fine one at a time.
That's what people have been telling me. Unfortunately no one can tell me what kind, size, or where to get it. I'll keep searching. Thanks.
New wiring harness and using LED headlights. I have a junction terminal mounted on the left inner fender. When everything is connected the...
Bought a supposedly "stock replacement" ignition switch. 3 pole, putting it on a 12 volt system with a 350 auto 53 GMC. None of the poles are...
For the last 6 months or so I've been trying to find someone that can scan a 33 Pontiac radiator cap so that I can then use the scanned file to...
Thanks Jon, I bought the Carter.
My 51 Buick was missing the carb when I got it. I've been researching online and have found two carbs that came on this year size Buick. A...
I replaced the stock rear diff on the 53 GMC with a 99 Blazer diff. Anyone make 15 or 16" rims that will take the original hubcaps? They use the...
when my daughter bought the 53 GMC it was in pieces. Anyone recognize any of these? If so, where do they go?
Thanks Tman.
Putting together my daughter's 53 GMC. It was a basket case and I can't find any photos showing where all the sheet metal fit. I have the Chevy...
The Super and the Special both only had 3 holes in the front fenders. Roadmaster had 4 as far as I know. No build tag on the cowl and no holes...
I haven't tried to decipher the VIN plate yet. Is there an easy way to tell what model it is? I assumed that it was a Special.
Picked up a 1951 Buick Special 2 dr ht last week. Only parts that didn't come with it is a carb and air cleaner as far as I can tell. Have the...
yes
55 in a stock 33 will be plenty fast I'm sure.
40two I agree. Not everyone needs or wants lots of horsepower in a car. Reliable, smooth running and easy maintenance is a huge plus for some of us.
33 has a manual 3 speed. It's also frozen. Wife want to drive it when it's finished so I need the auto. Sounds as if it will become a real...
cracked block
I don't want a modern engine in it. Rather keep it a straight 8 as it came.
I have access to a 1951 Pontiac straight 8. I'd like to swap out the straight 8 in my 33 Pontiac as it's locked up. Is there a way to do away or...
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