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Join the Classic Truck Forum at Custom Classic Trucks Magazine to discuss your custom truck, modifications & performance, latest news, shows & events, and more.Custom Classic Trucks Magazine Forumshttp://forums.customclassictrucks.comMon, 06 Oct 2008 09:10:14 -0700<![CDATA[Hello just signed up]]>Hello just signed up
I have a 57 chevy 3200 p/u & would like some help as to whats the best way to update the trucks stock brakes & steering to p/s & p/b, keeping the stock I beam suspension & 6 lug wheels. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Phil

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I need a 66 Chev Factory A/C. I need mostly in cab parts

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Possibly I am the only dummmm truck owner around, but if there might be another dummy around, I have a warning. Change out the piece of rubber hose on the fuel line for a one piece steel line. I have a 64 Chevy C-10. I thought everything in it was mostly new. However, I overlooked the 6 or 8 inch piece of rubber hose on the fuel line going into the carburetor. The 90 degree bend in the hose cracked and spewed gasoline on the distributer. Needless to say that caused a pretty good mess. I have Factory Air from a 66 Chevy and fire cooked most of the in cab parts. Does any one out there have any of the above mentioned parts for sale? Thanks

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love the bulletsideside buildoff. but have not seen recent articles. i have a 70 f100 shortbed. what i need to know is, how to lift the front end.

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Hello all, new guy here with a question about my '49 GMC 100 Long Bed. I would like to move the gas tank under the bed, but I also want to keep a spare down there. My question is has anybody mounted a gas tank mid frame? Or what potential issues (other than the obvious clearance issues) might I encounter. I know I'd be looking at a custom made tank for this since all the under bed tanks seem to be for the rear of the truck. FYI: I've got the spare rack on the passenger side of the bed right now, but I rather hide it. I searched around but haven't found anything. Any tips thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks, Sneeky Pete (F'n New Guy)

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I have a 46 chevy 1/2 ton pickup, however, the steering arm appears to be incorrect, I know the spring is wrong-and the shock has been removed to make room for the linkage. Any pictures of what it should look like?

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can u put s10 spindles on 79 trans am front clip?

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DOES ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE ANY TIPS OR TRICKS TO PUTTING ROOF DRIP EDGE BACK ON....I HAVE A 71 FORD F-100.SOMEONE ELSE TOOK THE EDGING OFF AND IT SEEMS LIKE IT IS SPRUNG!! I DONT KNOW.ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT. jrobinson2@cinergy.com or wallace2@insightbb.com

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I have a 56 chevy truck frame. I read two different ways two get the centerline from the same company. One is 28 3/8 from the front cab mount and the other is the middle of the 1/2 inch hole on top of the frame rail, witch is 3/4 of an inch ahead of the other line ? Any help Please. Mike

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I HAVE A 67 CHEVY TRUCK W 6 LUG AXLES AND DRUM BRAKES.I WANT TO CHANGE IT TO A 5 LUG PATTERN WITH A 5 LUG 4.75 CAR PATTERN DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THE AXLES OUT OF A 74 FULL SIZE CAR ( rear ) WILL WORK.ALSO THE SPINDLES TO CHANGE TO DISC .THANKS partshunter

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I am getting ready to redo my bed and have a question. I am purchasing all new hardware and noticed some stepsides have 8 bolts going through 2 boards on both ends on 2 sides of the bed. The parts catalog shows some bed to frame bolts, but I currently do not have those on mine. Are they needed? Anyone have pics?

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okay so i have a manual clutch on my truck for the time being, so to retrofit an electric choke equppied carb, where does that wire originate from? i'm guessing some sort of temperature sensor?? please help!! thanks

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:p where can i find a chevy 5 speed transmission c10 five speed kit at on the net. or close around ft. worth, tx. thanks

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okay, i recently aquired a pair of douple hump 1.94 heads off an old 327. my motor is a 4 bolt main 350, with single hump heads on it right now, with an edelbrock performer manifold, now keep in mind this is a 4 wheel drive truck, with a SM465 tranny, so no high speeds in this rig! if i get these 1.94's rebuilt with all new parts and install them, am i going to have driveability problems with a stock cam? any help is greatly appreciated:) I'll ask about my 2wheel 67 shorty fleet next time

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I've found this great, old blue 1964 ford pick up - i think its a Ranchero - that I'm planning to buy. before i do so though, i know i need to have the engine checked out and make sure it's in working order, but i really don't know anything about trucks other than seeing this one and knowing that it was the car i wanted. what else should i look for before buying it to make sure it won't break down on me? also, what should i know about 1964 ford truck reliability?

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i have 1976 ford f 150 1/2 and im having problems timing is bad boy...brought a new distrubor and all and can t seem to time it right i mean it wont even start it started fine befor and now it wont plz help

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Hello everyone, Just wanted to introduce the latest creation from The CUSTOM CREW™ The SLEDSTER™ Limited Edition diecast collectable. Thanks for looking, http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t203/tanahara99/SLEDSTERsellsheet.jpg http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t203/tanahara99/TheSLEDSTERBurgCase.jpg http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t203/tanahara99/TheSLEDSTERBlkCase.jpg http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t203/tanahara99/TheSLEDSTERBlack.jpg http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t203/tanahara99/TheSLEDSTERBurg.jpg

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I have a 55 chevy half ton with a 78 nova frame grafted onto the original frame, can anyone help me with what tilt column I can use with this setup? It has the original nova steering box still on the frame. Thanks for your help Chris

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Is there anywhere that anyone knows where there is a step by step instruction on how and where to cut the frame to shorten it for my 1951 GMC Longbed Pickup? I found a how to with pictures for a 68 Pickup but Im sure that frame is different than my 51. Can anyone steer me in the right direction. Thanks

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hey, I am just about done with a frame up rebuild of a 71 ford pickup.I need some advice on how to put hte drip edge(gutter edge)stainless molding back on!Thank you wallace2@insightbb.com

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I recently obtained a 1972 F100 with almost 200,000 miles on it. It was garaged continually, therefore it is very clean for its age. 360 2 barrel, automatic, PS, PB. Nice truck. ONLY - the steering is v-e-r-y easy. I mean v--e--r--y easy. So easy, I cannot feel the road. There is absolutely no tension at all in turns. I was told the steering sector was replaced with one out of another vehicle, I think a car. I don't know which vehicle or car. My question: Is this a problem with the steering sector or is it a power steering pump problem? (maybe too much pressure?) Has anybody had any difficulty as this? I hope somebody can give me a little info. Thanks, Wayne

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:D I can't get a definitive answer. I am installing a corvette IRS in a 1957 Chevy pickup. I have a bare frame that is square and true. I am also putting in a Corvette IFS with kits from Total Engineering. I need to put in new motor mounts, but I also want to use my stock cross-member that supports the rear bell housing. I need to know if the pinion on the third member has to be parallel with the transmission output shaft, or should it be slightly offset? I do know about the correct pinion angle up and the correct angle down on the transmission so they are parallel. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, dw.1957

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Just wanted to know which headers to use if i wanted to use an 30" Ididit tilt column in my 51 chevy 1/2 ton with a 350 Ramjet engine and automatic transmission.I know there are blockhugger headers available just trying to get the correct part number and application without having to modify anything.

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Just wanted to know which headers to use if i wanted to use an 30" Ididit tilt column in my 51 chevy 1/2 ton with a 350 Ramjet engine and automatic transmission.I know there are blockhugger headers available just trying to get the correct part number and application without having to modify anything.

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Hi I just got my truck back on the road after 3 years of being torn apart... almost. I just have to finish drilling out the ignition switch to replace the lock. I also need to replace the exhaust system. I thought I just needed to do from the headers back but when I was checking to see what size the headers were dumping (3") one of the flanges was just about rusted off, and with a little bit off effort I pulled the flange off. The summit website offers a complete headers and exhaust system for around $300, however it says that it dumps behind the doors, which on a crew cab I don't think is going to work. Also hooker has pipes that are mandrel bent but its only a 2.25" system, which I don't know if that is big enough for a 454. Any suggestions for a cheap exhaust system? Next is the Carb, I checked the number and it seems that I have a Rochester M4MC that came on the California Model. I saw that a rebuild kit only costs $40 verses $300 for an elderbrock. What's the Difference? Then I wouldn't mind doing some bolt-ons for more torque, any suggestions?

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