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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    Originally Posted By: Greg L Also here: http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/models/engine.htm Nice truck, by the way that's a pretty cool reference site... thanks...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    here's some more pix of the truck for anybody that's interested...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    Originally Posted By: Greg L Another way to check the size of the engine: Look behind the distributor....on the block casting there should be a flat area below the distributor. If there is, a number may be stamped there. The first 3 numbers in that stamp will indicate the engine size. GL...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    Originally Posted By: TFB1 Originally Posted By: bayoubill Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4 I am assuming this is a manual transmission. What about the clutch, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing? I'm gonna have that checked too... but I 'spect the most it might need would be adjusting the...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    Originally Posted By: default I would change all fluids after sitting that long, and run any 10w30. it's on my to-do list... Originally Posted By: Greg L Yeah, what he said above. When I bought my '51 about ten years ago....I went ahead and changed all fluids regardless. You probably...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    Originally Posted By: Brons2 What engine? Low pressure 235? I'd use 15w40, personally. based on this, I'm 'bout 100% certain it's a 217... and, based on the original manufacturer's recommendations, I don't think I'd want to go with anything heavier than a 30-weight oil... the viscosity...
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    Road trip report - Y2k Maxima SE, CT to Dixie

    Originally Posted By: double vanos I wish the new ones came with a manual tranny as an option.... +1 I wish all cars did... sucks that they don't...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    btw, getting back to the subject of engine oil... after having given it further thought, I've tentatively decided that I'll go with 10W-30 from May to September, and 5W-20 from October to April... eta: but then again, knowing me, I'll probably just stick to 10W-30 once I've put it in the...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    Originally Posted By: 2010_FX4 I am assuming this is a manual transmission. What about the clutch, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing? I'm gonna have that checked too... but I 'spect the most it might need would be adjusting the linkage...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    Originally Posted By: GreeCguy Don't forget to post pictures as you make the trip - I think that would be pretty cool and it would kinda include us homebound folks in the adventure. cool idea... mebbe before I go I'll finally make myself figure out how to take and send pictures from my...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    Originally Posted By: GreeCguy Call me a grumpy old man, but driving a 60 year old ton and a half truck from the middle of no where Wyoming home doesn't sound like all that much fun to me. I've actually been to the middle of Wyoming and it was in an ancient truck and yes, we did break down, (it...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    Originally Posted By: TFB1 Now that we have the hand wringing out of the way, just add a couple ounces of motor oil to each cylinder and as long as it isn't stuck, spin it over a few times reinstall the plugs and go... Soaking isn't needed unless it's stuck... You'll probably want to repl or at...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    Originally Posted By: FXjohn how is it going to be legally registered and insured? or is that part of the fun too? this ain't my first rodeo... :-) all legal stuff (bill of sale, title transfer, license plate, insurance coverage) is being taken care of...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    Originally Posted By: bullwinkle A '53 pickup would be light enough that a dolly would even be enough to haul it, or a U-Haul car trailer. Something that old, possibly having rusty brake lines, many things could go wrong. it's not a half-ton pickup truck... it's a 1-1/2 ton flat-bed truck...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    Originally Posted By: JANDSZIRKLE Originally Posted By: Bandito440 ... alternatively, with a pickup truck and rented car hauler, you could do it yourself. Im in this train of thought. find a buddy or family member with a car hauler and go haul it home. Would hate too see you get stranded along...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    Originally Posted By: Bandito440 Check out U Ship where you can request competing shipping quotes. If you break down in the middle of nowhere, it would be a frustrating and costly adventure to get that truck towed and repaired. 's okay... I've been stuck in the middle of nowhere before...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    Originally Posted By: GreeCguy If it were me, I would tow it home for a number of reasons, one being a long trip in an old truck that you're not familiar with could turn out to be quite an adventure. At a minimum, think of the old tires you're going to be traveling on and the gum that has built...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    Originally Posted By: SVTCobra Fogging oil is used to spray the cylinders before its put away for storage. I would start in that direction. I don't know what that is...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    Originally Posted By: CATERHAM It was not necessary to start a new thread to raise your question. Threads should be combined. my apologies... I'm a noob who don't know much better...
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    '53 Chevy Truck...

    mentioned here... http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=3061877&page=1 first, some background info... the truck was owned by a guy who unexpectedly died about four years ago at a fairly young age ... the truck's been sitting, uncranked, since sometime before...
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