Dusty and I struggled with this one on his 1950 GMC (see this month's issue of CLASSIC TRUCKS) as many of you recall. Yes, the center floating piece is held in by tension - lots of it! In fact, we a
Hi Everyone! Yes, we're still here on the list - and want to thank everyone who took the time to give us their valuable advice and input during the recent years of restoration of Dusty's 1950 GMC. I'
Brad: Dusty and I have had the same problem on his '50 GMC. We got the doors perfect when we did the body, then fitted new seals and painstakingly glued them in to not make a mess. Then the doors wo
Hi gang: I bought Dusty a chrome valve cover for his 235 six, which was hard to find without the "Chevrolet" script as these 235 engines were made for Chevys and it is in his 1950 GMC. The original v
Hi Guys: Dave here with my son Dusty's 1950 GMC w/235 six. Trouble is the thing is running hot in traffic, and boils over when stopped and it heat-soaks. Running at the top of the accessory temp gaug
Yeah guys, it DOES have a thermostat, it's rightside-up, the radiator was rodded out when we had the truck apart (two-three years ago). Are any others of you out there running an "open" system like o
It's Dave with my son Dusty's 1950 GMC 1/2 ton. We just rebuilt the head on the 235 six in the truck and got a replacement rebuilt carb from BFCI in Burbank. As soon as we bolted it together and idl
Dave here, with Dusty's '50 GMC. It's been hot here in So Cal lately, and his truck is running at the top of the temp gauge, and puking coolant whenever he shuts it off, and even in traffic sometimes
Hi all: I'm cleaning out the shed and have put a number of GOOD parts left over from Dusty's GMC up on eBay. Prices are pretty low just to move 'em. Take a look. Go to: http://cgi6.ebay.com/ws/eBayIS
I gave the wrong URL last message! Try this one: Hi all: I'm cleaning out the shed and have put a number of GOOD parts left over from Dusty's GMC up on eBay. Prices are pretty low just to move 'em. T
Yes, Ed, my son Dusty and I will be there with Dusty's 1950 GMC. We were there last year right after finishing his truck, and I suggested afterwards to the organizers that they add a new class to the
Re: Dusty's 1950 GMC Dusty and I did an oil change and radiator flush yesterday on his truck. It has a 1955 235 six in it. Can anyone tell me the oil capacity of the engine? The book we have for the
Hi Truckazoids: Dave here, with Dusty's 1950 GMC, which has a 1955 235 ci Chevy six in it. The new carb has not changed the intermittant hard starting. Next try is the ignition system. I've looked th
This is my listing on eBay for a Headliner bow for AD truck, non-floating type (screws required). Great shape. My reserve is only $25. I paid $50 for it, but needed the "floating" kind instead. Go to
Dave here with Dusty's '50 GMC...with that 1955 235 six in it. I'm about to put in a Pertronix ignition module, new rotor, cap, wires, and "Flamethrower" coil. I bought a new set of R45 AC plugs, bu
Dave here with Dusty's 1950 GMC. The truck has a 1955 235 ci engine in it with stock ignition. we're looking for improved starting, especially after sitting a while and the battery not 100% charged.
Here's a headliner bow (non-floating) for Advance Design model on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=6775&item= 2401124563 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM tr
Dave here with my son Dusty's '50 GMC. Remember, we've got that later model 235 ci Six in his half-ton, all stock. Lately it's hard-starting after sitting a day or two. After charging the battery up
Dave here with an update on Dusty's 1950 GMC. The kid just turned 18, and for his birthday I ordered him a bedcover. No one makes a hard tonneau for the longbed, unfortunately, so I ordered Checkmat
Who has bought a hard tonneau for their AD truck? I believe they are fiberglass or aluminum/'glass sandwich. I'm looking for the proper one for Dusty's 1950 GMC, with the struts that hold it up, and