Good thoughts Walt. I figured moving radiator and some firewall work would
be in order. Guess my heart wasn't really in it. It was one of those
thoughts you have when you are in the middle of something and start thinking
"I
wonder"? Plenty happy with 235 in '53 and 292 in '64.
I haven't
Hi all. On subject of high torque 292. My dad's 1964 C-10 pick-up came
with a 292 from factory. Its a long bed with overload springs. The dealer
marketed the truck as a "camper special". Even had a cab over camper on it in
the show room. Learned to drive a stick in that truck. Still h
Tom, thanks for advice. I thought the water might mess up the adhesive on
the back of the letter. Now I have a plan that might give me a chance of
getting the letters straight.
Virgil
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Mike, not to change the subject, but you mentioned tailgate letter stickers.
Do those peel off on the back like a regular sticker? I have thought about
trying to do that to my 3100 but didn't like the idea of having only one
chance to get them straight. If water works and you can slide th
I spent months with torch and putty knife cleaning off undercoating from my
frame and sheet metal. Once done I had everything sandblasted I painted with
good satin black paint. The truck is a driver and has been fine so far. I
still enjoy working on the truck and admiring all my years of
I too am in the process of looking for seat belts for my 53. Checked out a
vender at a local car show a couple of weeks ago. He had the buckle I wanted
in one style and the color I wanted in another. So I'm still looking.
I hole heartedly agree with what Steve said. I've been a firefighte
Scott, sounds like a great find and a great deal too. Should really look
good.
Virgil
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Scott, I've been lurking for some time but had to reply. Are these the old
aluminum wheels made by a company called "E.T."? They made a uni-lug wheel
back in the early sixties. They had a washer for the lugs with an offset hole
in them so it would fit several types of vehicles. My dad to
I have a half ton 64 Chevy that my dad and I went down and bought brand new.
It has a 292 in it. Dealer called it a "camper special". Even had a
cab-over camper on it in the show room! You are right, tons of torque. A
real
stump puller! Still use it today as work truck. Dad would be
Nate, I live in Richland WA. (eastern WA.) True, its the dry side of the
state. I guess I haven't been at the right places at the right time. Just
haven't seen that many trucks laying around here. You are right, lots of
building going on around here. Still lots of old farm land around h
Lee, great site. Tons of info.
Thanks, Virgil 53, 3100
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Great info Tom. I had a 265 in a '55 I had many years ago. Comes under the
category of "why did I ever get rid of that one?". Everyone has a story
about the one they let go.
Thanks, Virgil
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Jeff, thanks for come back on "Blue Flame Six". Thought it was a Vette
motor, just needed to hear it from someone else. That would wake up the ol
53.
Virgil WA. state
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While things are kinda slow I had a question about g.m. sixes. Over the
years I have heard the term "Blue Flame Six". Can anybody tell me what
engines
these are? My guess was the sixes from the old Corvettes. Thought the
experts from this list would know. Thought about this while tryin
My bed was shot so I took the whole thing off in one piece. Stood it up on
end against a handy utility pool and with a cutting torch all bolts were cut
and bed was out in minutes. Easy when you have nothing that needs saved.
Virgil 53 3100
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Debra, ordered my new wiring harness from Chevy Duty. Most of the venders
carry them. Been running mine for about 6 months with no problems. Product
and instructions seemed good quality. Had a friend help me out with install
only because I really have a block when it comes to wiring. I'
Casey, I can't answer your wiring question as I usually need to seek help
in that field myself. I do however have an interesting link for you to check
out. This guy restores antique sirens and emergency lights. Really nice
stuff and spendy too. Fun to look at though.
Virgil
Allen, NAPA sounds good. Much easier and cheaper than mail order. I also
am not real concerned about drilling a couple holes. Won't show anyway. Mine
is a re circulating heater. Motor hole in firewall is plugged. As long as
it works. Thanks.
Virgil, Richland, WA
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Ed. Thanks for info. Just the stuff I was looking for. Will probably
check NAPA. This week. Make sure you got those wipers going! Over here not
so
important.
Virgil
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Hi to all. Thought I'd get some input from list about my heater motor. I
now have a 6 volt motor and a 12 volt system. I have tried a voltage reducer
but it got so hot it burned the wires were they attached to it. And the
motor did not work with it. (Worked before with 6 volt). The volt
Good to hear our old trucker friends from hurricane alley are recovering.
Like it was said, great YOU guys are o.k. Trucks can be fixed or replaced.
This list is proof of that. I've never been through anything like that
either. Just earthquakes when I lived in CA and now the odd volcani
I read somewhere to check to see what type of lifters you had before doing a
valve adjustment. Can't remember where. Big difference in procedure. Might
just take a look.
Thanks for info.
Virgil
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Does anybody know what year Chevy started using hydraulic lifters in their
pick-up 235 sixes? Thought I'd try experts on list before taking off my side
cover. Thanks.
Virgil 53 3100 (w/57 235)
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Thanks for info Nate. Have never heard of that. Would have probably done
it wrong myself. Will save your post for future reference. This list is
great!
Virgil
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Thanks Nate. Good thing to do now with summer heat on in S.E. Washington
State.
Virgil
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Nate, did you rebuild your vacuum wiper motor yourself? If so did you need
to buy a kit somewhere? Mine pooped out while out of truck.
Virgil 53, 3100
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Mike, glad you did the post. Haven't received many posts lately.
Virgil
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Wow. What a great addition to the fleet. Love the AD at work!
Virgil WA state 53 3100
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Karen, my 53 was originally "commercial red". I had the body work and paint
job done by a pro. They did modern base coat, clear coat. Came out really
nice, but pretty spendy. Color was matched by some sort of computer at paint
store. Came out to be a red used on Acura cars.
Virgil Richl
Chris. I think I got the part after all. Thanks
Virgil
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In a message dated 5/15/2005 10:14:51 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, Olfiredog
writes:
Jeff, after seeing your photo I went out and started probing around draft
tube. Guess what, found the two holes plugged with blue gasket sealer by p.o.
I painted the engine and never noticed. The photo
Really appreciate that. Will help to know what I'm looking for!
Virgil
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This morning I pulled the pan off old 216. Found a baffle that covers
opening of draft tube in crank case. It attaches with two screws from
outside,
visible from exterior of block just behind fuel pump location.
Checked my 235 and could not find any screws around draft tube. So I guess
it
Thanks Mike. Will pull pan again and figure something out. Getting to
know bottom side engine real well. Virgil
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Mike, your posting is the one I was dreading! When I had the pan off I
checked for a baffle, there was none. Never seeing that part of my engine
before
I figured the round cylinder at the top of the draft tube served that
purpose. I guess I will have to fab one if someone knows the rough
Thanks Nate. Will have to check it out I guess.
Virgil
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I replaced my rear main seal and pan gaskets. That cured almost all oil
leaks. I have one strange leak left: The crank case tube blows out a moderate
amount of oil only while driving. Drips out a small amount after parked, then
stops. Is there that much turbulence in the crankcase to cau
Thanks to all for info on oil leaks. Might try doing job this weekend.
Have new pan gaskets and new rear main seal. (NAPA) Already have pan off.
Clutch and fly wheel are dry. Seems to be wet mostly on small "u" shaped pan
that
goes up in front of inspection pan for fly wheel. Guess I'l
Hi all. I addressed the group a while back about oil leaks I was
experiencing with my '57 235. Leaks look like they are mostly at the front
and rear
of oil pan. I don't know about the front, but I suspect the rear main for the
rear leak. My questions are: does anybody have any tricks
Tom sends good advice. I've been 10 years on my 53 and I know how it is to
work and work and feel like you are getting no where. I would walk away from
it for a while and then when I cooled down I'd return. I had guys telling
me to stay with it and I did. Now I am test driving. Never t
Steve. I really don't have any answers for you cause I have the same
problem. When replacing my bed I found that I could not get the holes to line
up
at the end of the running board and the front of rear fenders. Different
height and about a half inch gap. My running boards are the orig
Tom, thanks for the tip!
Virgil
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Tom, Thanks for thoughts on hub caps. Will break out catalogs on check it
out. Seems like big bucks but truck looks unfinished without. I've come this
far I might as well, as you say, go for it.
Virgil
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Hi all. Does anybody have any opinions about the best place to buy new hub
caps? I was thinking about buying a new set and don't know were to get best
product for price. Noticed Chevy Duty has them in stainless, but pretty
spendy.
Thanks, Virgil
53 3100
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Drove mine for first time since I dismantled it 10 years ago! I 'bout went
crazy! Drove like brand new. Still test driving to track down a few oil
leaks. I have read about guys finally driving after restore. Finally I can
tell all that are still working on there's that the day does com
I also wanted more circuits. I ran a 10 gauge wire off main connection at
starter to inside cab. There I mounted a fuse block I ordered from Parts
Express. It doesn't look stock but doesn't show either. Gives me 4 extra
circuits right from source.
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On my 53 I believe it is part of the instrument lighting circuit. It is the
stock ignition switch and I used the Chevy Duty wiring harness.
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Anything that you still have on the truck that is electrical from old 6v
system. i.e. all light bulbs need to be changed out. Don't forget bulb in
ignition switch and high beam indicator (that one will burn the red plastic in
your dash if not changed). I reduced the power to my fan motor a
Thanks for ideas on the rear main. Always like the ones that don't involve
tearing down right away. Will try checking crankcase ventilation and clean
out draft tube. Valve cover gasket is new but will probably get another one
because of valve adjustment coming up. I just don't want to g
Haven't posted in some time. Always reading and learning though. Finally
got my 53 drivable. Took it out the other day for first drive in 10 years!
Everything seemed to work o.k. But noticed after driving I had a pretty bad
oil leak. It was coming from the pan that covers the flywheel
Tom. Planning and building a shop is almost as fun as working on our old
trucks. Jim is right, plenty of outlets a must. My shop is two and a half
bays. I too do some woodworking occasionally. I planned ahead for 220
outlets.
One for welder location (if 220 welder), one for compressor
Tom, great find on truck info site. Thanks for sharing.
Virgil 53, 3100
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