Watch length of new banjo bolts. Some disc brake units use them, but may be shorter. Bob ADler oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
it seems a Jim Carters has a bushing set for this. I've never been able to get the bushings in without crushing them. they are very thin wall. They could use extra support from inside when pressing t
Unscrew cable to speedo head and put a drop of motor oil on the back of speedo head where cable goes into brass shaft. Bob ADler oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 19
Try the resto package from Chevy Customer Assistance. It's free and is full of specifications. I'm still working on my library with them. I'm up to the 1960s. 800 222 1020 or could be 222 1040. That
Better stay on top of government happenings lest our trucks are legislated off the roads. This is Stella's Sept hemmings letter Bob ADler Emission Double Standard Emission testing programs are always
Those Huck 3/4 tons have a separate drum from the hub. Remove 2 slotted screws to pull drum without disturbing bearings or hub. You will probably need new linings if they are fluid soaked. A brake s
factor that block. I believe the cyl wall expands outward only as it heats up. Bob ADler oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
Running boards are all the same for half tons. Watch length as 3/4 and one tons are progressively longer. Doors all swap. watch vent window and door handle holes. Rear fenders all the same. Bob ADler
Go for Omaha Orange. It was offered on trucks in 1949, but I've never seen it on a truck. The PPG code is 60001 which is still mixable. Bob ADler oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built be
the safest place for your gas tank is inside the cab. If you put it behind the rear axle it is vulnerable in a rear end collision. I can't understand why this downgrade is so popular. Bob ADler oletr
Iagree with your gas tank placement. I wrote this up for Pickukps 'n Panels in print, June 1998. I don't like behind the rear axle placement because of FMVSS 301. "To pass the test, a vehicle's fuel
I think an engine mount let go, maybe the tranny mount, but look at the mount next to master cyl first. That one tends to tear off during high torque situations. Bob ADler oletrucks is devoted to Ch
those copper lines are not original. Use only lines from the brake line bin at local parts store. copper has a weak bursting strength. Real brake lines are steel with copper tin plating, but I doubt
swap? If it has a metal vent door on left cowl side it is 1950. count on driver/ passenger doors being swapped. Bob ADler oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
I keep the I beams under my trucks. When I visited Israel last Feb the tour bus was a Mercedes 16 passenger. It had an I beam axle. Negotiated some rough roads very well and gave an excellent ride.
The task force GMC dash is very different from Chevy, so if it has GMC gauges it is a GMC cab. Truck probably had front sheet metal replaced due to collision. What does ID tag say? I bet GMC. Bob ADl