My last experience of this nature was when I replaced the camshaft in
my 235. I got everything put back together, and buttoned up, and on
the advice of members here, prepared to run it up to what I felt was a
high rpm for some period of time, then drop it down, up, etc
So truck is in my
It wasn't until I got seatbelts in my truck, that my wife would ride
with me in it. She felt completely unsafe not buckled in.
According to one site I googled up, in my state of NC:
Increased seat belt usage: As a direct result of the Click It or
Ticket campaign, the average seat-belt usage
This thread is of interest to me as well, although a bit after the fact.
I installed a pair of bucket seats from a late model 5 series BMW.
Nice black leather seats in great shape. I believe it was a 2001,
5series. The reason I chose them was that they were manual adjustable
seats. My truck is
Nate, thanks.
Understood, and I've seen it myself in the yards I occasionally
frequent. I attribute some of that to the same sort of planned failure
that we see in crumple zones, etc. It is a very significant load on an
anchor point to stop an adult body in motion as these systems do. In
fact the
Jeff, like you I have a 1953 3800. It also has the lower mounts on the
axle, but no upper frame shock mounts. There are what could be holes
for an upper mount. I checked into this a while back as well. Never
could find what a stock mount was. Let me know what you find if anything.
Regards, Casey
Hello all,
For quite some time, I've had this annoying problem with my 235.
It will start up fine, and get me where I want to go. Then when I
return after usually a brief period of cool down, it will start back
up, idle well, and when I pull away and run a block or two it will
start to sputter and
Sterling,
I made a photo gallery called carby parts that has 3 photos of my
carb, illustrating the original brackets and cables for throttle and
choke. This is from my '53 3800 w/235. Carby as original off the 216
that once lived in there. Hope this helps.
Best,
Casey
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From the local CL Raleigh Durham, NC area:
I don't know the lister, just thought I'd pass it along.
5 Window Chevy Truck Parts
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Up for sale are some original truck parts that I will not need, all of
them are interior cab parts.
Steering
Hi all.
This brake thread gets me thinking...
Not long ago in traffic I had someone stop fast in front of me.
I locked up my brakes (3800), had enough presence of mind to pump 'em
a bit, and just did avoid sliding into the rear of them, but just barely.
Two questions:
On my 3800 is there a
I'd go gullwing, sliders with those rear fenders would be a project...
i just got back from the SEMA show on sat. we had a 08 lincoln MXZ
with suicide doors, turbo, body kit and killer stereo. when we opened
those suicide doors the crowd gathered around. definite attention getter.
that said;
Having run in my replaced 235 cam, I want to re-adjust my valves.
It is a 57 235, with a cam from a 261. What should the intake and
exhaust be. Can't find it anywhere...
Thanks
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Having run in my replaced 235 cam, I want to re-adjust my valves.
It is a 57 235, with a cam from a 261. What should the intake and
exhaust be. Can't find it anywhere...
Thanks
Forgot to mention, solid lifters
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Roy, thanks to you and Mark, I got the brake pedal rod adjusted and
working great. As you said, it was pretty easy to do, and I was able
to do it from the top.looking down through the engine compartment.
One more
Don't know anything about this truck, simply ran across it.
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/car/419085097.html
Casey
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Hi,
Am considering the purchase of a vehicle on the left coast, I'm on the
right coast. Any recommendations from members who have been through
this before?
Thanks,
Casey
53 - 3800 Panel
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I've found the best anti-theft is the floor starter...
People are always bewildered when I start my truck with no-hands.
casey
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Hello Dbsummerall and Old Truckers,
My 4-speed shift knob from Chevy Duty (old name) has no
Mine is a 6V SIRENO combo light/siren.
Company was in NYC.
You see them come and go on the bid sites, and people usually think
alot of them! I hooked it up with a starter pushbutton mounted under
the lip of the dash, to the outside of the steering column bracket. The
leads are battery terminal
Glad folks enjoyed the picture .
The odd item on the fender is a siren. Truck had been the chief's
truck in Roanoke Rapids NC, so I thought that would be an appropriate
addition. It works, it's real loud
casey
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Here's a link to a picture of my '53 3800 with a little southern snow
on it. Thought some would enjoy!
Best to all,
Casey
http://www.flyingfoto.com/3800/DUSTED_53.jpg
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And my first car was a '63 white, Ponitac Catalina with red interior.
I also had a Sears AC unit in it!
I loved that thing!
Casey
Hellow all, Nate wrote about the Sears heater. Well, that
brought
memories back to me. My dad had a 1963 Pontiac catalina, nearabout
middle 60's, and allways
Jeff,
I ran 4 of them on my 3800 for years. They had come off a bread truck.
I recently removed them when I got the truck running again this last
year. The tires had dry rotted, and I bought a wreck that had a nice
set of 8 lug 16.5's with brand new tires. I'm in NC.
Casey
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A buddy of mine has a 49 1 ton GMC.
He's looking for a pair of good front drums.
Anyone got a pair, or a reliable source?
Thanks!
casey
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A silly thing to share, but...
My 53 3800 panel rolled over 80,000 original miles today.
Was fun watching it hit all those 0's. At this rate I'll hit 100K in
2019. Wonder what gas will cost then?
Casey
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My '57 235 had a cooling system failure today with a failure of the
freeze or expansion plug that is inconveniently located behind the
exhaust pipe, in-front of the temperature sensor. Anyone know the
correct size, and removal install tips? That's what I get for
thoroughly cleaning the system when
I found this to be the case with my 57 235 as well. I went with a heli
coil insert in the front cap and a smaller bolt to hold the timing
cover. That worked fine, and I hope I'll never have to drop the pan
for that reason again at least.
Casey
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I recently replaced mine with a new timing gear set. The fiber gear
had failed. If your gear is still OK simply pull the whole camshaft
out after removing the rocker arms, pushrods and lifters. With that
all out of the way, the cam will simply slide out. There are two
keeper screws you will find
An aquaitance of mine has a GMC 54 3800 panel truck he was going to hot
rod or restore. He has had a stroke and wants to sell the truck. I've
looked it over and would be happy to describe to anyone on the list
that might be interested. He stripped it and had the body work done on
it, which
I too encourage the installation and use of seatbelts.
I feel much better giving people who ride with me the security of this
most modest of safety features. If you don't want to use seatbelts,
please sign up for the organ donor program on your license as your
chances for participating are much
Coolant is leaking completely from what seems to be the bottom of my
water pump. This occurs as soon as I add water to the radiator and it
fills. Haven't pulled it yet, and fortunately the failure occured as I
arrived home a few days ago, so if leaked all over the drive, but
didn't overheat.
This talk about insurance got me thinking. I keep my truck on my
general personal auto policy.
The couple of online sources for antique and special interest vehicles
that I checked, seemed to all require a locked garage as a
prerequisite. I only have a full carport. Anyone working with an
Hi all...
Finally received the correct solid lifters for my 57 235... having
received hydraulic ones as earlier noted to the list.
Problem is the profile of these lifters is quite different from those
removed from the engine. These have a slight indent on the side,
roughly 1/16 inch deep.
on the threads so oil cant seep past
and end
up
outside where it dont belong. Did I forget anything anybody?
Jeff
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Hello all!
I've continued to receive all the bits and pieces I've ordered from
various sources for partial rebuild of my 235. Today I received my 261
cam, and a set of lifters Problem being they are hydraulic.
So if anyone needs a set of hydraulic lifters for a '57 235 let me know.
I can
So here I am with the '57 transplant 235 engine down to the point of
lifters, rockers, pushrods and cam all out. covers all off and cleaned.
I'm awaiting my order of new solid lifters, timing gears, rocker arms,
gaskets, and 235 stock cam but as posted before, the cam all but 2
lifters and
Hi all,
In the continuing camshaft gear failure, I'm now looking for the
following new parts:
1) 57 235 camshaft
2) 12 solid lifters for above
3) Full set of rocker arms
Jim Carter is BO on these... with no delivery in sight.
Other sources?
Thanks as always!
Casey
'53 3800 PANEL
Ole
OK,
My '57 235 in my '53 panel.
I've dropped the pan, and removed the front gear cover.
Distributor, coil, breather pipe off tomorrow.
Then on to the rocker arm assembly, which I assume is next, then the
side cover, push rods and lifters. Am I missing anything else?
The fiber cam gear is
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Are we talking about the front grill guard that hooks on to the front
bumper
or the 14 piece stainless steel bars that go on the front and back
fenders (
3 strips each) along with a '3 foot spear' near the
Does anyone in our group have a set of the DeLuxe Fender Bars on their
49-53 pickup or panel? These are the 14 piece set of optional stainless
trim available, but rarely purchased
Thanks,
Casey
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Last Friday driving home in the old panel, the engine let out a great
roar, and died. It sounded like a jake brake, it was impressive! No
oil pressure instantly, etc. Coasted to the side and waited for the
tow. That AAA membership is worth it's weight in chevy parts...
I haven't taken anything
Many years ago I used to shoot acrylic lacquer, and really liked it
because the shop conditions I worked in weren't that great. The result
being I could sand out imperfections, clearcoat the base color, do a
final wetsanding, and buff the job to a final great look.
I've got the basic tools,
Well I've searched the archives, and with so many references to
welding, I'll just start a new thread.
As with so many things in life, one thing leads to another, and now I
think I need to buy an inexpensive welding setup for truck stuff, along
with other odds and ends.
I've looked at
Hi all.
Am considering the option of re-chroming the bars on my grille. My
grille is the original back frame with some chrome bars I pulled off
another truck many years ago. The back frame and splash bars are in
real good shape, but these chrome bars look pretty bad.
Has anyone purchased a
After continuing to drive the fluttering/sputtering fuel starved
symtoms finally grew worse, and a complete shutdown occured.
I checked for fuel, and wires, and finally found that the small wire
from the coit to the side of the distributor was shrting out on the
block. New coil, new wire, and
Hi all,
I've been enjoying riding around in the 53 3800 recently after:
New gas tank
New inline fuel filter
New carb rebuild
It has been running fine for a couple of months. A few 100 mile trips
with no problems. Now the fun begins
It idles fine, starts good, and runs faily well, until I
Hi,
I'm looking for a set a the 4 clips that hold the front hood emblem
on a 53. I can seem to only find a set if I buy the whole emblem,
which I don't need as I have a good one, just no clips.
Thanks for anyone who can help me find these.
Casey
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All you need do is strap it to a pallet, and take it to a freight
company depot... off it goes. No need to crate. Try Forward Air, I've
used them for a variety of odd big stuff, and they are cheap and
good. Hard to find these days! Good luck.
Casey
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I've been told that a grille for a 3100 or 3200 53 won't interchange
with my 53 3800 panel. Anyone confirm this?
Thanks,
Casey
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Having replaced the old tank and the float sending unit on my 3800
panel, my gas guage goes hard to empty when full, and as the tank
empties slowly goes to true empty. Ran out of gas yesterday after
finally convincing the wife to go for a ride...
Any thoughts? (Not about my wife)
Ole
I was unaware that the list server stripped email addresses from our
posting so for those of you interested in the 235 I've run across
you'll want to contact the original poster at:
in2bowties at nc dot rr dot com
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Being the original poster of the eBay listing, I appologize for
listing the wrong number. The inclusion of the extra 6 was obviously
a demonic error. I intentionally waited until _after_ the auction was
over to make mention of it.
Being an occasional eBay'r I agree with and will abide by the
In North Carolina, according to a very accomodating young officer who
routed traffic around my dead 3800 today as we waited for the tow...
You can run a correct year tag on an antique vehicle as long as it is
associated with a valid/current tag. So apparently here in NC you
provide the tag to
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