Look what I found

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by tomlamb

Nice, you and I are in similar boats, I stumbled on a 52 to work on while my 66 is in process...

It would be alot of fun if I had deep pockets. The 55 has been sitting for 2 years now.

Back when I first got the 55 I redid the complete brake system. This is some parts that are missing. I can't remember who emailed me this pic of what he had, but I didn't buy it at the time. I could make the flat bar portion if needed. I was wondering if someone had this complete set up to sale.

[tomlamb]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

It would be alot of fun if I had deep pockets. The 55 has been sitting for 2 years now.

I hear that! I was able to get my 52 running (rebuilt the carb, replace the water pump, run new wires for the generator and front lights, etc.) but it will have to wait until I can save up (and recover) after my 66 build...

[Old School Kid]

I've heard that A 12v in a true 6v system will eat it up... A 8v battery I heard is the trick.. Again this is what I have "heard."

Looking forward to seeing it at PO BOYS..Thanks for your help!

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Do you have the oil filter option? I have one of those laying around too. My grandfather used TP in his! Alot of them are missing because the VW guys grabbed them for external coolers.

OK, I admit I don't know anything about an oil filter option. I went and looked for and oil filter and guess what I couldn't find it. Teach me please. I see a blow by tube on the right side. Here is some shots of both sides of the engine.

Originally Posted by terd ferguson

You asked before about the generator and something about 12 volts earlier. 1955 is the first year for 12 volt. Your truck should be totally 12 volt. I'm sure you figured it out by now, but your carb is likely a Rochester B. Your engine is likely a 235 with the full oil pressure (not babbit). That is, unless the engine has been changed (usually changed for a newer model).

I've followed your '65 too. Nice work, by the way. I'm on this side trying to learn as much as I can. I'm trading my '53 bel air for a '55 pickup next week. I'll probably be selling my '63 to make the '55 nice and low. Keep up the good work.

I missed your post. It was 2 minutes prior to my last post. That's good news about the 12v. Thanks for the comments and info. Good luck on the 55. I wish I had more time to keep up with everything that is going on on the board, but there's not enough minutes in the day.

Originally Posted by tomlamb

I hear that! I was able to get my 52 running (rebuilt the carb, replace the water pump, run new wires for the generator and front lights, etc.) but it will have to wait until I can save up (and recover) after my 66 build...

Originally Posted by Old School Kid

I've heard that A 12v in a true 6v system will eat it up... A 8v battery I heard is the trick.. Again this is what I have "heard."

Looking forward to seeing it at PO BOYS..Thanks for your help!

Your welcome.

Got the carb done today, I hope.



Here is the kit.



Got to bend my first line today and I didn't mess it up yet. I still have the flare to do at the carb. It is a 45 degree flare right?

[daverod]

Too funny I was going to say since your tinkering with the 55 you'll need to start a thread, and bam you already did. It's also funny that your doing what I was trting to do on my 64 bend a new fuel line. Mine came up about 2" short. I'll have to give it another try. I've got a straight 292 in mine. Thinking about just keeping it. Runs good. Love the looks of the 55. I need another truck.

[OrrieG]

Here is what the filter option looks like. There are two fittings one in the bottom that returns to a port in the pan rail that drains into the pan. The other is high on the side and goes to a port towards the back and farther up on the block that is a pressure feed. There are also aftermarket types that allow use of a spin on filter.

[daverod]

Now this is the thread that needs a new name. It's just lame. And no new pictures. What is going on. Is the electron broke or just getting refitted with a more powerful lens.

[Coronas56]

Originally Posted by Alan's Classic

It would be alot of fun if I had deep pockets. The 55 has been sitting for 2 years now.

Back when I first got the 55 I redid the complete brake system. This is some parts that are missing. I can't remember who emailed me this pic of what he had, but I didn't buy it at the time. I could make the flat bar portion if needed. I was wondering if someone had this complete set up to sale.

I sent ya the pic, umm Last year I believe..........

[Alan's Classic]

Originally Posted by Coronas56

I sent ya the pic, umm Last year I believe..........

Yeah this truck got put on the back burner. I need to finish the fuel lines then try to fire it up again. The fuel line i replaced from the pump to the carb was nasty inside. I don't want to try to start it til I get all of the lines replaced and tank cleaned.