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Not that this is right or wrong, but this is more the problem that I am afraid of.... I could tighten/replace the oil seal mentioned above, but...
1954 Chevy p/u. stock drivetrain w/ 3 speed manual transmission. I've been trying to go through my truck and replace a bunch of gaskets to keep...
What if you converted an old bee-hive oil filter set-up?...
Phosphoric Acid.... It eats rust very rapidly, and solid metal very slowy. I used it inside my tank and it worked wonders. You can get it...
Is it possible that my amp gauge is "off" or "touchy"? I'm not sure how bulletproof those things are... It is reassuring that I'm not the only...
hahaha!!!
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I'm not really interested in switching to an alternator, trying to keep it all original with the exception of some vintage speed parts as $$...
Hey guys, I'm not 100% sure if my generator/regulator/amp gauge is working correctly, but I wanted to run it by everyone before taking it to a...
Neccessity is the mother of invention. Not related to the broom handle part, but i'm curious.... how well does the masking tape hold up in...
borntoloze- When you tumble it, you might throw in a gallon of MEK or Methyl Ethyl Ketone (spelling?). I applied a Red-Kote (brand name) liner...
1. If it's a horizontal unit, put rubber isolators under the feet. big vertical units need to be bolted to the floor. 2. Get a muffler for...
carb cleaner and a rag....
Do a google search for products used to clean brass bullet cartridges. I'm not sure how well they shine it up though...
Phosphoric Prep and Etch from the Home Depot is the Cat's Ass. It's a little pricey, but it takes the rust off better than anything. best part...
OK, I know it says Newbie under my name, but I'm going to weigh in here. I think the best way...the ONLY way to approach this situation, is to...
I just did mine last night... The wife loves it! I'm not sure about it though, kinda chaffes a little... Oh....wait...Walls... Oh, This is a...
Love the movie choices... I can't bring the truck this year, but I'll still be there....
bump..... I'm leaving at 4am tomorrow, any last words of wisdom??
Well..... not what I wanted to hear, but thanks for the help. If anyone can post pics of the special brackets that would be helpful. **EDIT**...
Hey Guys- I'm headed to the Springfield MO. Swap meet this weekend, and I'm going to be keeping an eye out for a sun visor/shade for my 54'...
I would highly recommend enrolling in a local community college engine rebuilding class. That's what I did, and it was awesome. It wasn't all...
it's an artificial reef! haha. Looks like a little figurine that you'd find at the bottom of a hot-rodders fish tank.
Don't know if you guys have seen this thread or not.....some of you have probably posted in there, but anyway...
Well, I can tell you that they aren't from any chevy truck from 47' to 54' don't know about other years....
AND!!!! it comes with that sweeeeet vacuum cleaner! haha Nice score...bonus points for leaving the patina
I'll be there, waking up at 5 to be there by 8 will suck, but first swap meet of the year is priceless!!!!! Us KC folks should form a...
Wow man..... Awesome car, awesome build thread. You've got more talent and ambition than most guys twice your age, myself included....
+1 for the Bleach - White
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