Bought my truck tonight!!!

[doobiebro]

Originally Posted by markeb01

You might check out the newly released Hurst bolt on 55 Chevy shifter handle. It should stick up about 2-3" higher than the welded type and should work great with a bench seat. I believe it is part number 5388620:

Markeb01 I used the exact shifter for my 1962 C-10 I used to have years ago. I believe it was 55-57 and also bought the installation kit which made the shift smooth and tight. I bolted it up to a 4 spd Saginaw but the only thing I had to do was heat and bend forward (a little bit)the lower part of the shifter cause 4th gear was hitting the bench seat. But it came out nice and fun to drive.

[SchnorrCS]

I already have a Hurst in her. I have buckets, so clearance isn't an issue.

[js91z]

Very good looking truck! The only thing that I would change would be the air cleaner. I had one of those and it caught fire after a back fire through the carb. Otherwise its a great looking ride! Have fun with it

[SchnorrCS]

You noticed that huh? Yeah I hate those too. I've got a few things to change out this week.
1) get some real tires. Love the look, but slicks straight suck on the street.
2) trans linkage needs adjusted (I think). It's super hard to find gears in her. Anyone got any pointers for adjusting shift linkage? I haven't done it in 20 years.
3) new air cleaner. The one on it blows.
4) this is a new one for me. It appears the bell housing has a missing piece. Looks almost like it has an inspection plate like an auto. Defiantly need to figure that one out before I drive her much.
5) oil change. Anyone know if any of the big box auto parts stores have ZDDP additive? She's got a flat tapet cam, and I really wanna make her reliable and last.

I'm sure there's others, but that all I can think of now.....

One other cool thing. When I bought her, the PO had a packet of paperwork from the builder. Found his phone number! I'm gonna give him a call and pick his brain a bit.
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[tazattitude]

Lookin sharp! Time to tinker with it now!!

[MikeN]

There is an inspection plate for the bottom of the bellhousing, but I don't think it's critical. If your truck is using an engine block mounted starter, the plate likely won't fit anyway. An original starter for these trucks mounts to the bellhousing.

[awbrown]

I found this on hurst's website.. What is the proper way to adjust my Hurst four speed shifter?

There is a 1/4 inch hole at the bottom of the Hurst mechanism that runs through all three levers. This is called the neutral alignment hole. To ensure proper adjustment, run the shifter from first into second and then back to neutral. Insert the neutral alignment pin (or a 1/4 inch drill bit) into the neutral alignment hole. If the 1-2 lever interferes with the smooth insertion of the alignment pin, remove the 1-2 linkage rod from the shifter and thread the adjuster button either in or out to eliminate the interference. Repeat this procedure with the 3-4 lever and reverse. To adjust the stop bolts, back the bolts out of the shifter frame until only a few threads remain. Push the stick firmly into third gear and hold. Screw in the stop bolt until contact is made. Release the stick and back the stop bolt out one turn and tighten the jamnut. Push the stick into fourth gear and repeat the procedure.

[awbrown]

comp cams zinc additive is number 159 for the 12 oz bottle.....

[SchnorrCS]

Nice!
You guys are awesome!
I think I'm gonna use the comp cams break in additive all the time. I have the comp cams cam card, and they recommend it all the time. Figure it can't hurt.
I am going to try and get the shift linkage adjusted, but I don't think it's gonna help a whole lot.... You're gonna hate me for this..... I found out its an M22 (rock crusher). That would explain the gear whine and semi rough shifting........ Hahaha. This truck deal I made keeps getting better and better.
I'll post some more pics this weekend when I get the new tires on and clean her up a bit.
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[rideblue00]

I have a ? What is that wire/spring lookin thing goin up to the radiator?

[SchnorrCS]

It's a temp prob for the electric fan controller.
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