Bob:
Welcome to the list! I too, own a 56 1/2 ton and have worked on it for
close to 5 years (started showing/cruising four years ago).
Suggest you go to the Vendors page on the oletrucks@autox.team.net website
for information about parts. I've bought many from Chevy Duty, Brothers,
LMC Truck and Harmon's. Only vendor that has gotten some negative press by
our list has been Jim Carter's and I haven't bought anything from them.
Several years ago I bought a restored instrument cluster from Bowtie Bits
(they recondition complete clusters and also sell individual guages). I've
been real happy with the results.
Regarding you glass replacement, check with vendors to see if they accept
returns (in case the glass doesn't fit, and always inquire as to the
return/restocking fees. Some vendors charge upwards of 20% to accept a
return.
Good luck with your project and welcome to the hobby! I think you'll find
this is one of the better lists for getting information and opinions.
Carl Ham
'56 Chevy Stepside Pickup
Hopewell, IL
>From: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
>Reply-To: "Kinderlehrer" <Kinderlehrer@comcast.net>
>To: "Ole Truckers" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Subject: [oletrucks] New to list
>Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2006 17:53:49 -0700
>
>Hi All,
>
>I just aquired a '56 Chey 1/2 ton step side and the first thing I did was
>search out this list. The truck is in decent shape, basically original with
>the 6 cyl engine, a 4 speed grearbox and original cross beam suspension. I
>plan on a rolling restoration, but I'm not terribly picky about
>originality. I'm sure I will have tons of questions for all you experienced
>truckers out there so I apologize in advance for my ignorance. A few of the
>first things I will have to tackle is the winshield wiper switch, the gas
>gauge, speedometer and all the glass except the rear window. So first
>question, what are the preferred sources of parts for these things?
>
>TIA,
>Bob Kinderlehrer
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