Advance-Design Deluxe Cabs How can I tell if my '47 2nd Series is a Deluxe cab? I know I've seen a list somewhere that describes the additional features of this type cab, but I can't seem to find it. Didn't the Deluxe cab have a pinstripe around the entire cab? Were grills on the early Advance Design trucks painted or chrome? Was chrome optional on the Deluxe cab? If … [Read more...] about Advance-Design Deluxe Cabs
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Washington State Collector Laws
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Disc Brake Upgrade for a Chevy Task Force Truck
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
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