I have a 1970 chevy van column shift steering column that I installed in my 57 3100. I am doing the wiring and trying to find the correct safety neutral switch for the column. There is a slot on the
Hey Guys,....this quesiton has probably been asked a hundred times, but here goes....I just hooked up the brakes on my 57 3100 today. New system consists of a mustang II brake booster, master cylinde
I am installing an early 70's tilt column in my 57 3100, but would like to retain the stock steering wheel. It fits on the column, but I am not certain how to hook up the horn...Any ideas on how to m
Hello All!! I am working on the electrical system for my 57 3100, and something has me stumped. I am trying to hook up a Safety Neutral Switch on the Steering column (70 p10 Chevy van steering column
Can anyone tell me the correct length from the floor to the top of the steering column on the 57 Chevy pickup? Thanks, Mike oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
I am doing some repairs to my GM steering column to be used in my 57 chevy pickup. it is a column shift tilt column from an early 70's chevy van. I need to remove the shift tube to do some repairs, b
Hello all! I am in the process of hooking up a 350 sbc in place of the original 235 in my 57 3100. The original linage mounted to the engine block, and I am looking for some help in hooking up 350 ca
I've had the hood and fender emblems rechromed for my 57 chevy 3100, and need to finish off the colors. I have looked for decals, but cannot find any for the 57. Can someone tell me the correct color
I'm trying remove the lock cylinder from the ignition switch on my 57 stepside. Can anyone tell me how to do this? Thanks, Mike oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
I just finished fitting the brake booster (Mustang II 7" dual diaphram from the salvage yard) and master cylinder behind the stock pedal on my 57 3100. The cab is off, but I am pretty sure that I hav
My 48 has the same setup, no crossmember....but then again, it's still not on the road.... oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
My 57 3100 is still under construction, but I did go with power steering and power brakes (still working on the brakes). I bought a Toyota steering box from a salvage yard for $125. It was on a low m
A buddy just gave me an 8" booster and master cylinder set up for disk/drum. He said it was from a late 90's jeep and suggested that I use it on my disk/power brake conversion on my 57 3100...I have
Has anyone converted a master cylinder with a plastic tank reservoir to a remote fill? If so, could you tell me how you did it? Thanks, Mike oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between
I'm rebuilding a 48 3100 and would like to remove the foot starter. Is there a conversion for the starter motor, or do I need to buy a whole new starter? Engine is a 235 inline with a T5 tranny. Than
I'm thinking of putting Air Conditioning in my 57 3100, which is in the final stages of an off frame restore. I replaced the 235 with a 350/350 combo. My daughters will be the main drivers of this on
I'm looking for a picture of the two tone option for a 57 chevy 3100. My project is nearly ready for paint, and it was originally two tone, blue and white. I'm looking for a picture to give to the bo
Anybody ever heard of putting a Rack & Pinion steering gear on a solid axle? A buddy of mine that does restorations says he has seen this at several shows, and want to try it out on my 57. If any of
Hey all! I am in the process of installing a 350/350 combo in my 57 chevy 1/2 ton, and am a bit confused as to how to install the crossmembers. I think I have the V8 Crossmember in place using the fl
Hello All!! I in the process of restoring a 57 chevy pickup. When I pulled the window glass on the passenger side the metal trim around the glass was rusted through in several places. Two question...