Column shift automatics weren't rare because column shift is the only way automatics came. Only the fact that it's an automatic makes it slightly rarer. If you have all the original linkage, keep it
Hi everyone, I'm looking for a 3/4 ton or possibly 1 ton chassis for a 47-53 GMC/Chev. I need a complete, restorable setup with frame, axles, brakes, springs and steering gear, but would settle for m
This isn't exactly oletruck related, but I figured I might get some good suggestions from this list. I'm building a huge pressure feed sand blaster for very fast paint removal with plastic blast med
Thanks to everyone that's helped me out so far. Apparently most any chemical process for rust removal causes hydrogen embrittlement, so I'm stuck with mechanical removal of the rust. I have access t
Hi everyone, While a friend was cleaning out his garage he found a radio that he thought was out of a '53 Chev pickup he owned 20 or so years ago. He gave it to me with hopes that I could use it in m
Hi again, Was there a dealer installed (or factory?) deluxe radio option available in AD pickups? Tim Schorn has a similar radio to the one I described in a '50. Anyone else have a fancier-than-norma
I helped a friend of mine when it came time to re-arc the rear springs in his '82 D*tsun. I took the springs off for him, then he brought them to a place here in portland, OR that rebuilds them. I d
Hi everyone, I pretty much hate mustangs. There's way too many of them still on the road and that's amazing considering how poorly they were designed. However, I got a great deal on a '65 fastback ma
I wish I was in your situation! I agree with your philosophy of buying the rarest or most desirable rig to restore, though alot of other listers don't agree. The one thing I don't agree with you abo
Thought somebody on the list might need one of these. It's up for auction right now with no bids at $99.00. It's Item #200137522 on a well known 4-letter auction site. Dustin 50 & 53 GMC 1/2 tons ole
I respect any route you take. I probably mixed a little too much of my opinion into a reply that should have been from a nuetral standpoint. I've never seen one in person, but from what I understand
Mike and anyone else interested, I never knew that hunk of chrome on the front of my truck was worth anything before this thread! Personally, I think it's pretty ugly and I definately don't want it o
Hi everyone, I've gotten several responses telling me that the grill guard I have should not have aluminum pieces on the uprights, so I'm going to pull them off to see if someone put them on their to
Hi everyone, I'm seriously leaning towards turbocharging as a means to make reliable horsepower from a GMC 270 if I ever find one. However, I'm lacking pretty far behind where I'd like to be with my
I would not rely on the exhaust method to purge a gas tank. The exhaust method would not be enough insurance for me to solder or weld on a gas tank because there is still risk involved. There's no w
Counterfeit high grade nuts, bolts, and other fasteners are a really big problem. Factories try to cut corners to make more profit or they have a defective load of fasteners that they try to pass of
C30 is a 1-ton. You wouldn't want chassis parts off that on your 1/2 ton. Engine and tranny should work though. Dustin 50 & 53 GMC 1/2 tons oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1
I built my shop in '94. Went air compressor shopping same time. Had to have that "shop size" air compressor. Had no clue what to look for in an air compressor. Couldn't believe it when I found a 5-ho
Definatley don't use a carbide drill bit. It is the only thing that will drill through it, but if you try to use a carbide drill in a hand drill you will probably snap it off. The best thing to do wo
Did you disconnect the gas line going to the engine that's on the bottom of the tank? Dustin 50 & 53 GMC 1/2 tons oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959