Dave39MD

It is great that you have your grandpa's truck! A 58 Chevy can be a great driver just like it was built so go easy into making changes until you are sure it is something you want to do. I think the first step would be to get the owners and shop manual. Here is a good source of parts and info https://store.fillingstation.com/catalog.htm. a griffin posted good info while I was typing. Some general info on if it is running and what you see as problems would help get you more info. Dave

When set up right the vacuum fuel pumps work well. There are guys on here that rebuild their own and some parts are available. I also believe at least one person that frequents this site rebuilds them for others. If you have problems post them on here and someone will help. Mine has never given any trouble. Dave

When they go outside full of poison you can also kill a cat, dog, hawk, or other critter you really don't want to poison. Dave

I was working on a car this afternoon and happened to see this guy. A King Snake is a good back up plan to the Fresh Cab. Dave

Looks great.

I have been using Fresh Cab but it does have a strong evergreen kind of smell. https://www.earthkind.com/product/fresh-cab-rodent-repellent/ Dave

I found an 1109004 Delco listed for IHC but nothing on the 1107004. Dave

A shop I use in town who has an excellent reputation and their own machine shop where they build race engines sells a lot of Jasper engines. They were happy with them when I asked how they performed and I am sure they would not sell them if they had any problems Jasper did not stand behind. Dave

There is a for sale section you should list them in further down the forum. I would also list them here; https://vccachat.org/ubbthreads.php/forums/25/1/parts-for-sale.html Dave

The Carbking takes calls Monday and Tuesday, have your carb number ready. Dave

Trucks had the T so it matches. The plates on the body are often gone and unless it happens to be titled by the body serial number there is not a way to determine the original number. Dave

They really are not vin's but serial numbers. Vin's came much later. Here is a picture that might help. There was also a car serial number plate which was on the passenger side seat riser or sill, can't remember which on the 29. What are you trying to do?

The engine serial number on a 29 would be on a raised pad behind the fuel pump. Dave ps the casting number 835501 is correct for a 29 or 30.

That is great and I hope you share your progress with us. I looked a one that had been in a river for 30 years but passed (lacked your courage). Dave

AC type number 405 was used from 29-33. They are out there as well as aftermarket pumps that work. The early ones has a fragile top cover and starting in 32 they used an air dome on one of the valve covers. Dave

I don't think it is homemade, looks just like the attached Buick image. I googled 31 Buick images and most look just like it. Perhaps the 50 series looked like 32. I am not near the parts books but that would tell the story. Dave

The one on my 31 60 series looks different than the one pictured. Mine is by passed. Is yours missing? Dave

Kettering probably refers to Charles Kettering who founded Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company (Delco) and created the Delco ignition system among many other inventions.

I believe Metro is right, The World's Fair, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, in St.Louis in 1904 had very similar looking buildings. The buildings must have been still standing for the picture in 1914. Dave

A picture would be important. As said above I have a couple very old centers but don't have a clue what they came from. One alloy and one steel. Dave

Hope this helps, 31 Buick excuse the mess Dave

I found it; https://www.ply33.com/Repair/tempgauge

Try to find the post by ply 33 that describes repairing a temp gauge. What I remember you buy a new gauge from a parts store, put the bulb in dry ice, and solder the line on to your tube. Lots of comments on how dangerous it might be but I would do it if needed. Dave

It is a very personal choice but here is a photo of an original 24 Chevy wheel. They were painted black from the factory. The rims would have been cad plated. Dave

The replacement bearing was a two balls short. Dave