July 2006 Classic Truck Parts - Classic Marketplace

Brand-New Stromberg 97s
Yes, they're back, even though they never went away. And they're just the same, but better than ever, with a brand-new carburetor with a Stromberg on one side and a big fat 97 on the other. They started with the original 1930s specifications, consulted with experts over potential improvements, and brought all the best features together into the ultimate 97 carburetor. For more information, contact Stromberg Carburetor Ltd., Dept. CCT, IP124PS, England; call +441473 811700; visit www.stromberg-97.com.

Standard Catalog Of Ford Trucks 1905-2002
Ford truck customizers can now research Ford's commercial vehicles made from 1905 to 2002 in the first edition of this identification and value reference guide. Thorough coverage is given to pickups, panel trucks, sedan deliveries, vans, sport utility vehicles, and work trucks of various sizes and types, including specific models such as Ranger, Explorer, F-100 to F-350, Falcon, Ranchero, Econoline, Model T, Model A, Expedition, and Bronco. For more information, contact Krause Publications, Dept. CCT, 700 E. State St., Iola, WI 54990; www.krause.com.

Wheel Of The Month: Wheelsmith Got a Mercury M-100 or an old GMC? WheelSmith of Santa Ana, California, specializes in nostalgic steel wheels with 15 different center caps available for Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, and Mercury trucks. Custom offsets and centers for 14-17-inch applications with bare steel, powdercoating, and chrome plating are available. For more information, contact WheelSmith, Dept. CCT, 2121 S. Susan St., Santa Ana, CA 92704; (800) 854-8937.

Hydro-Boosted Juice
Power Brake Service Company of Long Beach, California, has the solution to the problem of inadequate brakes. They offer Bosch Hydroboost power brake boosters, which they can combine with a dual master cylinder in a package that gives customized classic trucks some real stopping power. For more information, contact Power Brake Service Inc., Dept. CCT, 1701 Fashion Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90813; call (800) 504-1060; visit www.powerbrakesonline.com.

Lokar Knob Adapter
Lokar's shift knob adapter is designed to adapt to most aftermarket shifter knobs for use with Lokar shifters, and it continues with the same shift pattern and safety features one finds on standard Lokar shifter knobs. The adapter's designed for common 3/8-16 and 3/8-24 threads found in most aftermarket shift knobs. For more information, contact Lokar Performance Products, Dept. CCT, 10924 Murdock Drive, Knoxville, TN 37932; call (865) 966-2269; visit www.lokar.com.

Speedway Residual Valves
These babies feature a distinctive purple anodizing or fully polished finish with 1/8-inch NPT at each end. Choose 2 psi for disc brakes or 10 psi for drum brake applications. For more information, contact Speedway Motors, Dept. CCT, P.O. Box 81906, Lincoln, NE 68501; (402) 323-3200; www.speedwaymotors.com.

Three-Deuce Manifold For Early & Late Chevys
Designed for 1955-86 262-400-inch small-block Chevys, the C-357-B Three-Deuce manifold has a balanced 180-degree firing order port runner arrangement. It contains an exhaust gas heat riser and offers excellent performance potential. A front oil filler tube boss is included. It's also available for late-model Vortec cylinder heads. For more information, contact Edelbrock, Dept. CCT, 2700 California Street, Torrance, CA 90503; (310) 781-2222; www.edelbrock.com.

Shadow Rods Flathead
This is a totally new flathead motor design, not a copy of the original. It has been re-engineered to eliminate the distasteful problems normally associated with a flathead motor. This design features an aluminum casting, four-bolt bearings, improved oiling system, late-model crank and pan seals, improved casting for strength, and is capable of accepting most original and reproduction parts. For more information, contact Shadow Rods, Dept. CCT, 5400 North Michigan Road, Saginaw, MI; (989) 754-1927; www.shadowrods.com.

Beehive Hairdo...Er, Fuel Pump
The Beehive is a new, patented five-valve block-mounted fuel pump for Chevrolets and Fords. Available in gasoline or ethanol versions, it is machined from billet aluminum with cooling fins to dissipate heat and is equipped with enlarged ports for increased flow and a boost-reference connection for forced induction. For more information, contact Barry Grant Incorporated, Dept. CCT, 1450 McDonald Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533; (706) 864-8544; www.barrygrant.com.

'55-59 Chevy Two-Gauge Panel
This new gauge panel is done in polished 6061-billet aluminum and is offered complete with LED indicator lights and a set of Classic Instruments 3 3/8-inch gauges (speedometer and quad gauge). For more information, contact Pete's Fabrications, Dept. CCT, 2364 Blue Level Rd., Bowling Green, KY 42101; (270) 842-6016; www.petesfab.com.

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