Thanks for the offer Jeff. I'm about to start on all the body work, replacing
a rusted out toeboard etc. Since it's cold here, I thought I might find
something I could work on inside without making too big a mess.
I'm not even sure what gauges work or don't work other than the temp gauge
which I forgot to unhook when pulling the engine. I might take you up on a
temp gauge. This truck even has the radio -- I think I'll keep it. I may
either see what later model gauges would fit from the junkyard or use voltage
converters to run the gauges from a 12-volt system.
I bought a beading machine from Harbor Freight I thought I would try my hand
with. I think it should be pretty easy to cut some of the smaller metal pieces
I need, like the inner cowls and perhaps the toeboard and floor boards. I
should even be able to put the beads into these for looks and strength. I'll
let everyone know how this turns out.
Paul Blosser
1954 3100
J & M Street wrote:
> Hi Paul, If you need any '54 gauge stuff let me know, I have about 4 extra
> speedo/gauge clusters I will sell at a reasonable price. I also have a
> restored 12 Volt '54 gas gauge I paid about $100.00 for which I'll sell for
> $60.00 I recently sold my '54 panel and still have alot of parts. Need an
> original outside visor? I got a beauty! -Jeff
>
> Jeff Street
> '55-2 short/step hotrod
>
> Paul Blosser wrote:
>
> > Does anyone know about parts availability and a good book on converting
> > gauges from 6volt to 12 volt? I would think that most of the parts
> > could be had at Radio Shack for such a conversion or a good elictrical
> > supply place -- how about such things as the capilary tube for the temp
> > gage? I've never seen these kinds of parts advertised but I know if
> > someplace can charge about $400 or $500 to bring my gauges up to date I
> > can probably do the same thing and learn something in the process.
> >
> > Let me know your thoughts and experiences,
> >
> > Paul Blosser
> > 1954 3100
> >
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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