That was a great post, Steve -- I'm with you all the way, Brother. My truck is custom, not original, so I don't suffer as many problems looking for parts ... but, nonetheless, I avoid the AutoZone's
See what I did here: http://alanhorvath.com/54chevy/walker_rad.php I put a Walker Z-Cool radiator in and removed the mechanical fan in exchange for an electric pull fan (push fans are not very effic
If you are referring to the old-school style clips, I have a link to them here -- scroll ALL the way down to the bottom of this page and you'll see a picture and, above the pic, a link to buy: http:
LMC definitely has the *wrong* parts going on! It took me 3 attempts to get it right with my door rubber and the only supplier who had it right was Chevy Duty ... now Classic Parts: http://www.classi
I started the project on my runningboards ... removed them Sunday, cleaned them up, and now they are off to be sandblasted and painted -- details and pictures here: http://alanhorvath.com/54chevy/run
Anyone here familiar with GIBBS Penetrating Oil? http://www.ostalecki.com/ostalecki.asp?page=6 This stuff is supposed to be fantastic for a lot of things ... I just ordered a can because a Harley-pal
I replaced my original 2-cell radiator with a Walker Z-Cool 5-cell -- pics and details here: http://alanhorvath.com/54chevy/walker_rad.php Alan http://www.AlanHorvath.com/54chevy
I was having that same problem last summer ... and, since I just refinished my running boards, I've been noticing that I haven't had any shocks! I don't get it, but I'm glad it stopped! Alan http://w
Actually, the only time static straps touch the ground is when the vehicle is at a full stop ... which is really cool because, otherwise, they wouldn't be touching the ground after a few days of driv
I installed a Flaming River rack in my truck last year ... but I have a Mustang II front end so I don't know if this will help ... but I drive daily and have done some serious highway driving as well
Lookin' good, Steve! Are those *real* bullet holes in the back of the cab? At least they were aiming for the passenger side, eh? Alan http://www.AlanHorvath.com/54chevy
I certainly agree with that, Mark ... and *double* relays, at that! And, further, I strongly recommend (as you suggest) getting *full* power to the fan ... my solution was a terminal block on the fir