Body work question: I want to connect my two piece hood without using the original strip. I understand that welding the seam can be very tricky. What about using the 3M body panel connection adhesiv
I am just getting started on my next project. Buddy, my stock '46, is running well so it's time to start on the hotrod. As a bi of an introduction: I bought the project six years ago from the widow
As I was removing my 216 head for the 4th or 5th (long story here), I discovered that my cooper line has a hole in it. The engine is in the truck. Any tips for its replacement? Thanks. Michael Lubit
I am now through with the installation of the copper oil line that feeds the rocker assembly. Thanks for your help on this. Two questions: 1. Just for my own curiosity, I did a ram down test on each
I need some original 17" wheels for my '46 3/4 ton truck. They are not fancy (not aircraft wheels) and are split rims with a minimum setback. They are 8 lug. Anyone got any that they don't want? Or
Well, it's all done. The 216 has been completely rebuilt and is back in the truck. I be excited. But . . . I am having two problems: 1. There is no oil up at the rockers. Before installing the engin
I have the stock steering wheel on my stock '46. I would like to make it look better. It is cracked and missing some of the material the covers the cast frame underneath. I was thinking of enlarging
Are the rims painted the same color as the molding? In my case, a '46 3/4 ton pick up, the cab and bed are black with Emerald Green trim. I have the sample chip I am wondering if the wheels are also
Nice people, Well, we have the rebuilt engine in place in my '46 3/4 ton. We had left the tranny in the truck and tried to align the engine to the trans when we were installing the engine. No luck -
I am in the final stages of installing my rebuilt 216 into my '46 3/4 ton pickup. I need help with four things: 1. How do I orient the flywheel so that the timing mark is in the right place? 2. I wo
I sent this message last week and I am hoping by sending it again that you guys will notice and help me out as per usual. (Thanks Mike Klepp for your tip on getting the oil pump engaged for a bit to
My thanks to all on the advice on my getting my "just ready to install and fire up" 216 really ready to install! I have an oil filter that needs restoration and I would like to install it with the 2
I need more help. Can you help me by verifying these "colors", please, please? I think that you may be the only one to know if I am headed in the right direction and I want my 216 to be just right.
I am rebuilding/restoring a 216 for my '46 3/4 ton. Does someone out there (Whitney Haist?) have photos of a 216 in place or out so I can get a good idea of what part gets what color? Does someone k
To all, My thanks for your help in making my 216 as original looking as possible. Michael Lubitz '46 3/4 ton pick up named "Buddy" oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1
I have a old heater made by Harrison in Lockport, New York. It is supposedly for my Chevy '46 3/4 ton. It is definitely a Chevy heater and it says, "Super Deluxe." It has two plastic levers - the on
Though it can be a bit pricey, I think that UPS will ship "testy" liquids as long as they are packed correctly and they are told about the contents. I have had shipped hydrofluoric acid once and sol
I bought my rebuilt 216 from the son of an old timer in another city. I cannot ask anyone about the engine now because the old timer died. The engine seems well rebuilt and it came with a paint on i
Try http://www.ytmag.com/cgi-bin/haulquery.pl . These guys haul tractors around the country to different agricultural harvesting sites. It can be real cheap because they may be coming back or going
I have been a somewhat silent member for some time. A "hello" to Whitney - I am about to get Buddy running again. After more than two years, I am ready to put a fresh engine in my '46 stock 3/4 ton.