I also started out about 10 years ago restoring my '51 3100. I had no idea where to start and what to do or not do. That ignorance and not asking advice cost me plenty in $$s , wasted time and untold
We replaced the floor in my '52 Burb and noticed the curved channel for the inner weatherstripping to slide into (on the inside kick panel frame next to the door) was pretty mangled. Has anybody enco
I need to move my battery location from under the passenger side floor to the engine compartment or some other accessible location on my '52 Burb. I'm installing a SBC w/ auto. What is the best locat
I'm looking for someone who stocks, fabricates or wants to sell AD Cab Windlace Retainer Strips. These are the strips that hold the windlace weatherstripping on the door edge of the kick panel. My pr
I've also had a lot of luck with electrolysis de-rusting (using a battery charger for power)...it's particularly good with small parts. Tip: old beat up stainless trim rings make terrifc donor anodes
I've installed 4 wheel disc brakes on my '52 Burb. I have used a set (4) of Monte Carlo discs . I have a 70 "A" car power brake booster and a 70 "A" car master cylinder for a front disc and rear drum
I guess everyone knows that finding AD Suburban middle and back seats is very difficult. I have an opportunity to buy a set of TF Suburban seats...but I don't know the dimensions of the original AD s
Mark & Steve... I gather from the non-conclusive responses that nobody really knows if TF seats will fit AD Burbs..I also understand that everyone would like to have these seats and give them a try o
Ole Truckers...I reluctantly, but proudly, say goodbye to all of you because I've been banned from this site because I dared to disagree with the site moderator about freedom of expression. Although
Oletruck Guys... I was just told, (I didn't know), after all these years that Oletrucks and Old-Chevy-Trucks were two (2) different sites controlled by two diffent moderators. I was banned, obviously
My 51 3100 just had the emergency brake slip in the garage with the drivers side door open...truck rolled back and 180'd the door. The side of the cowl got caved and the lower door hinge broke a piec
Does anyone know of a vendor or anybody for that matter that would sell the individual chromed bars for the truck's grill w/o having to buy the whole shooting match. I had my top bar chromed (cost a
I've refinished a Horkey's oak bed. Sanded first with about 320 grit. Tacked carefully.Spar varnish(oil based) cut 50/50 with thinner as 1st coat. Do the 50/50 again as 2nd coat. Light sanding with w
I'm considering upgrading my '51 3100 (which currently has a '54 235) to a '58 235. Are there any problems/modifications I need to consider with this swap? ie...water pump, distributor, alternator, o
I have tried everything I know or have been told about fixing the jamming problem with my Saginaw 4spd. The linkage continually jams in 2nd gear. I have spoken to people at Patrick's where I bought t
I've heard there are still a few of these seals around...I need one. Will pay handsomely. Let me know. PS I've already tried neoprene, fiberglass and goretex. Thanks...Steve G. oletrucks is devoted t
I've acquired two complete sets for my Burbs over the last five years. Just by keeping my eyes open, looking in junk yards, ebay and swap meets. There is a guy in CA who still sells the fender spears