Hi group; I'm having a problem getting the drivers side door, specifically the upper left "corner" area near the cowl. Problem is I have the hinge holes adjusted all the way "out" but the door "corne
I've always added a bottle of instead of lead to a tank of gas. Costs about a $1. Anyone know if this stuff really works? David 57 GMC 1/2 ton, 270 C.I. Engine oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM tr
Hi group: Time to start the bodywork on my 57 GMC. Now I'm a very good mechanic but relatively inexperienced when it comes to bodywork. What's the best way to restore sheet metal? I've tried some lea
Got a GMC Tach I can't identify. Its a mechanical tach part number 6469635. Reads from 0 to 35 (hundreds) R.P.M. On the back it reads: A.C. DIV. G.M.C. FLINT MICH. U.S.A. Those of you with lots of bo
Goodmorning group: So here's a simple question, I think? Bought a reproduction sun visor pad & arm for my son's 57 GMC 1/2 ton but when I place the bracket shaft into the visor it just swings freely
Hi group, have heard all kinds of info on engine colors including the reddish-orange on the 57 gmc 8 cylinders but does anyone have any info on the 57 gmc 6 cylinder (270 to be exact). My original tr
So I put my new lock cylinder in my new ignition switch (GMC too - hard to find!) and behold it works great. But how do I get the darn thing out??? I'm sure its simple, just don't want to damage it.
Got to put a paperclip in the hole and then turn the lock with the key in it - who invented that rascal??? oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
So I'm rewiring my 57 GMC 1/2 ton and behold. Start solenoid (battery) -- to -- discharge side of voltmeter. Alternator primary -- to -- charge side of voltmeter. Ignition switch (battery terminal) -
Did some rewiring and engine starts good but won't turn off. I assume something is not wired properly in the ignition circuit - what "wire" turns OFF the engine? Thanks. David 57 GMC 1/2 ton - 270 En
So I'm rebuilding my door hinges on my 57 GMC 1/2 ton and notice a spring about 1/2" diameter and 2 1/2" long. I see the one "hook" on the hinge where one end of the spring hooks but where in the wor
As they say no question is stupid so here you are, got a repo sunvisor pad and bracket and the bracket shaft has two "rigdes'" on it that won't let in go down into the sunvisor hole. It certainly mus
Hi Team: I've got a 57 GMC 1/2 ton and I'm ready to paint the steering wheel. Two questions: (1) Can I safely sandblast the wheel without damage, I'm not sure if its metal or some type of material th
Having some trouble getting my valves adjusted. Can't remember if the feeler guage should go completely through the gap or just on the tip of the gap. Also, the bottom of the rocker where it contact
Hi team: Just picked up an original oil bath air cleaner for my 57 gmc 1/2 ton. Question is the fibers in the element are surely old, do I need to restore this somehow or is it good to use as is? Is
Lets here some recommendations for top rechromers. Time for me to get started on it. Thanks. David 57 GMC 1/2 Ton, 270 C.I. Engine oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
Hi Group: 57 GMC 270 C.I. Engine. New Carb, plugs, wires, points (28 degrees dwell), condenser, and distributor cap, timing set at 5 degrees before TDC as per specs. Get a pop from "under the hood" a
Hi group: Recently purchased a hood bird for my 57 GMC and when I went to mount it discivered that the two back mounting holes were stripped out. Well I filled the holes with JB weld, drilled and ret
Hi group: Getting alot of dirt through my fuel system, must be coming fom the tank. Any suggestions are appreciated. David 1957 GMC 1/2 ton, 270 C.I. Engine oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM truck
Hi group: Looking for a fuel guage or someone who does excellent guage repair/restoration for a 57 GMC 1/2 ton fuel guage. Any leads are appreciated. David oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks