Non-power disc brake upgrade - 1956 Chevy Truck Finally decided to upgrade the brake system on my 56 as brake fade seemed to be worsening and it was just time. Besides that I priced all the components and for a bit more I could get non powered disc brakes. I started my search comparing the various kits supplied and settled on Jim Carters for the front spindle … [Read more...] about Disc Brake Upgrade for a Chevy Task Force Truck
Classic Chevy Trucks
IFS and Rear End Swap – Chevy Task Force Truck
Independent Front and Rear End Information I recently inquired about IFS and rear end swap on a TF truck, listed below is a compilation of the info received from the oletrucks mailing list. Track width of possible donor front clips, along with rear end widths are at the end... Information donated by Dave Cushing When Carl asked recently for information on IFS installs, … [Read more...] about IFS and Rear End Swap – Chevy Task Force Truck
Seat Belts in Vintage Trucks
Seat Belts in Vintage Trucks Should I install seat belts in my old truck? After watching some '50's safety films on crashes in period vehicles with solid steering columns, I started feeling very uneasy about using just lap belts in my '51 GMC. Seeing those dummies getting impaled, and their heads whacking that big wheel, gave me a very queasy feeling. And the passengers … [Read more...] about Seat Belts in Vintage Trucks
How to Store your Classic Chevy Truck for Winter
How to Store your Classic Chevy Truck for Winter 1. Purge the tank of oxygenated gasoline. This stuff has a shelf life of only weeks. In Minnesota we can get non-oxygenated 91 octane premium at some stations for collector cars, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, etc. Holiday and Amoco seem the most likely to have this. 2. Fill the tank full and use Sta-Bil or some other gasoline … [Read more...] about How to Store your Classic Chevy Truck for Winter
Doorspring Installation on Advance-Design Chevy Trucks
Doorspring Installation on Advance-Design Models Any ideas on how to install the doorsprings for a 1948 Chevrolet Thriftmaster? I just did it on my '50 - I imagine they're the same. I bought new hinge pins (slightly oversized) and springs from Chevy Duty. They're acceptable quality. To that end: completely remove hinges from the hinge pocket and door, drive out the old pin to … [Read more...] about Doorspring Installation on Advance-Design Chevy Trucks