Guys, I'm finally giving in and selling my project that I've had for years. I've just gotta simplify my life! If you're looking for a great project truck with most of the dirty work done, just at a p
Mac, I bought a six lug disc brake conversion kit for my '57 from Pat Crusse. I haven't driven the truck yet (the body's not on the frame yet), but it looks like a top quality kit. You might want to
List members, I just installed the Crusse six lug disc brake conversion on my '57 half ton, and have removed the original wheel bearings, complete with races. They are used, but in decent condition.
They're already spoken for. Thanks Jeff. Randy Underwood, CyrusR@aol.com Northwest Arkansas '57 Chevy 1/2 ton, Wraparound back glass, V-8, auto, power steering, in pieces on the floor! oletrucks is d
I mostly lurk on this list, but I value the helpful comments of the knowledgeable people on this list and am VERY thankful that Miq is willing to contribute his time to this mailing list, which benef
Can anyone recommend a good quality producer of rear fenders for a Task Force truck? I'm particularly interested in fenders that are 2" wider than stock. I'm also wondering what you do about the runn
I've been doing some garage cleaning and found the following items. I thought I'd offer them to the list first: Driver's side door latch fits, 55-59, brand new repro in the box (I forgot that I bough
Due to the fact that my employer is up for sale, I have decided to turn my 1957 wraparound back glass truck into someone else's project. It's really going to make a quality truck, and most of the har
Ross, I've done it both ways, but I was most pleased when I butt welded the new metal in. The lap joint just leaves more area to deal with, more possible areas for rust to start again, and of course
Has anyone on the list figured out how to anchor the upper mounting point? I've got one of Juliano's mounting pads, but it won't even come close to fitting into the space that's available. The Task F
I've decided to replace my 283 with a 350. Does anyone on the list have an interest in a complete 1959 model engine? It was running when I pulled it. The casting dates are 1959 for the block, heads,
I've got a friend who doesn't have internet access who just bought a project truck a few weeks ago (without a title) and is trying to identify it. Is there someone out there who could help him? Here'
I've got a pair of engines that I'm considering building for my '57 half ton. I'm very experienced with engines, but not sure which way to go in this case. I'm having a little trouble deciding which
to enough Gary, I think you're right about the 302. Also, the local machine shop told me that I could bore the 283 out to 0.125" (also giving it a 4" bore), use STD 302 pistons, and have a 302 that w
was 2 not radiator Shane, My truck was an original V8, so I'm sure the radiator would cool the 283 OK, but I'm not sure about the 350. Randy Randy Underwood CyrusR@aol.com Springdale, AR ‘57 1/2 Ton
Whitney, Does this mean that you think it's a '46? Randy Underwood CyrusR@aol.com Springdale, AR ‘57 1/2 Ton oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
Eric, I bought a driver's side door hinge pocket face from Heavy Chevy and was very pleased with it. I didn't notice any significant difference between it and the original hinge pocket on the other s
Terry, It's getting kinda hard to find someone with the book that can decipher the number stamped on the front of a block, and it will give you a lot more information if you can find it, but the cast
I've got a set of two pins and four bushings (enough for one door, two hinges) that I'll send to someone if you can use them. I bought enough to do both doors, then wound up buying two complete rebui
Dave, I'm not certain about what works on a '51 truck, but I converted a '48 car using hubs and drums from a '49 or '50 car. I also had a '55 pickup that had been converted, and the hubs and drums lo