The GM power steering pump has too much pressure (if unmodified) for the Mustang II power rack and pinion steering. When I installed my TCI IFS with power steering, I had to shim the pressure relief
Per your original message below, I recently did a similar investigation for insuring my '56 Chevy pickup. Thought the list members might be interested in what I found: Truck details: 1956 Chevy Step
Responding to your questions below, my truck has a small block 283 V8 with a 2004R automatic. The next year after I did the leaf removal thing I switched to a Total Cost Involved independant front s
Tom: In reply to your question, how long since the motor and tranny ran last? If it's been awhile and you still can, I'd suggest changing the engine oil and filter and firing everything up until the
I gotta believe this is the same Futureliner Bill Moldenhauer and I visited back in October 2004 in Michigan (details are on the oletrucks website under the Member Only page). When Bill and I spent
If you're so inclined, it would be neat for you to write-up your visit to the aution and post it to share. It's been a dream of mine to go to one of their auctions and I hope to go in the next coupl
Took a closer look at the Barrett-Jackson photos at their website and I agree, it's not the same one we looked at back in 2004. Giveaways were the manual transmission and the 400 Cu In 6 Cylinder (t
Two years ago I swapped my stright axle for an IFS. I advertised my front axle, springs, mounting hardware and power steering conversion on Wayne's website and sold it to another list member from Ch
Wayne's website address is : http://www.chevytrucks.org/ If you have parts to sell and want to send pictures to go along with your ad, email Wayne directly at: wayne@chevytrucks.org Carl Ham '56 Chev
I had a similar problem recently on my '56. Discovered the problem was the firewall flexing where the hood hinges attach to it. It as more noticeable on the passenger side of the cab and after almos
In 2001 I bought a power brake conversion kit from Brothers for approx. $370. It included the power booster, dual chamber master cylinder and mounting brackets. It mounts under the floor in place of
To answer your message below, I intially removed the first and third leafs (first being the closest to the axle and shortest, then skipped a leaf and took the third out). After about two days of sit
Sorry to hear of your engine problems. I agree with Lee's earlier message (pull the valve covers and check for bent push rods). Pop the distributor and make sure the gear is still solid on the shaft
You can buy the clutch-head drivers as sockets (1/4 inch drive from Snap-On). They generally work better than screwdrivers (you can get more torque with a racket or breaker bar for those rusted-in s
Got a phone call from Bill Franklin (Chicago area) while on vacation. Tried calling back at number left on message but no luck. Bill, if you're still out there on the list send me an email at the_ham
List Members: I'm preparing to do some body work on my Stepside pickup (removing/replacing one rear fender). There are 6 large 'clutch-head' screws holding the fenders on. I know many vendors sell cl
Your 'black water' mystery could be nothing more than condensation in the exhaust system. My truck does the same thing after it has been setting awhile or if I start it and run only a few minutes wi
Congrats on a finely written article and the completion of Dusty's truck! You did a great job of describing just what our hobby is all about and the fact that you and your son worked together is ici
Pee Wee: Thanks for the great pictures! Glad to see some great TF and AD trucks. Good to have you back on the list, keep taking those pictures, you're doing a great job!! Carl Ham '56 Chevy Stepside
Per your message below, when I first started removing leafs from the front springs, I removed the first and third leafs (the shortest being the first and the third up from the bottom). At first thin