<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Custom Classic Trucks Forums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join the Classic Truck Forum at Custom Classic Trucks Magazine to discuss your custom truck, modifications & performance, latest news, shows & events, and more.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/index.html]]></link><image><title><![CDATA[Custom Classic Trucks Forums]]></title><url><![CDATA[http://customclassictrucks.com/web/cct_logo_88x31.gif]]></url><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/index.html]]></link></image><item><title><![CDATA[If the photos aren't in color, the tech story is old, old, old!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7196875/anything-goes/if-the-photos-arent-in-color-the-tech-story-is-old/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I think its pretty neat that we have articles from the early days of Custom Classic Trucks on here... but there are a few related problems. Number one and it happens all the time is people read a story on here and then when they can't contact the shop or company involved I get a call or email asking]]></description><category><![CDATA[Anything Goes]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:11:17 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7196875/anything-goes/if-the-photos-arent-in-color-the-tech-story-is-old/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1946 dodge pick up project]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7240332/truck-tech/1946-dodge-pick-up-project/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[i recently purchesed a 46 dodge truck and am going to restore it as my winter project.I want to make it street rod. i have many questions and just want to know some the ways to do it.I am playing on using the orignal frame and just putting in a seventys mopar front end in it and putting in a 8 3/4 r]]></description><category><![CDATA[Truck Tech]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:11:24 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7240332/truck-tech/1946-dodge-pick-up-project/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[235 to 265 swap in a 56 3100]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7239564/anything-goes/235-to-265-swap-in-a-56-3100/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hi. I'm Dave and new to the forum.
I need information on changing out a six cyl 235 with a V8 265 in a 56 chevy 3100.
The 265 is quite a bit shorter than the six cyl and I see where there are holes in the front crossmember that are the same size as the engine mount holes for the six cyl and appear t]]></description><category><![CDATA[Anything Goes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 22:11:52 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7239564/anything-goes/235-to-265-swap-in-a-56-3100/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[gmc truck tailgate fit on gmc Jimmy?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7220750/anything-goes/gmc-truck-tailgate-fit-on-gmc-jimmy/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hello,

We are wanting to switch from the stock 1978 Jimmy tailgate to a standard truck tailgate without window and mechanism.

Is this just a straight swap or is there a lot of work involved?

Thanks in advance.
Don]]></description><category><![CDATA[Anything Goes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:11:39 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7220750/anything-goes/gmc-truck-tailgate-fit-on-gmc-jimmy/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GMC Engine]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7194427/swap-meet/gmc-engine/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I'm in desperate need of a v1958 GMC 370 engine;  (It's actually a 366 Pontiac).  I'm a farmer and my old truck engine has spare holes in #'s 5 and 7 pistons.

  HELP   !!!

THX
John Turner
hoosierred2000@yahoo.com]]></description><category><![CDATA[Swap Meet]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:11:49 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7194427/swap-meet/gmc-engine/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1970 F 250 truck tires]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7219688/anything-goes/1970-f-250-truck-tires/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I am currently restoring a 1970 Ford F 250 and am trying to find tires similar to the original tires. My guess is the original tires were made by Firestone, however they do no appear to manufacture anything like the original tires. Does anyone make anything similar to the original tires?]]></description><category><![CDATA[Anything Goes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:11:09 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7219688/anything-goes/1970-f-250-truck-tires/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[52 chevy chop top window rubber problem or not?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7187734/truck-tech/52-chevy-chop-top-window-rubber-problem-or-not/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I chopped it 4 1/2" and looking to buy rubber for all the windows.Do I buy the factory rubber and cut it or is there a place that makes a universal rubber?I also have the same problem with the door seals and window felts.One more big problem the corner glass.Have it made or use lexon?When its done i]]></description><category><![CDATA[Truck Tech]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:11:11 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7187734/truck-tech/52-chevy-chop-top-window-rubber-problem-or-not/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[52 chevy steering column]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7182010/truck-tech/52-chevy-steering-column/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Anyone know what length is needed for a flaming river steering column into a 52 chevy?  I see 30" a lot but would a 28" work? Floor shifter]]></description><category><![CDATA[Truck Tech]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:11:12 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7182010/truck-tech/52-chevy-steering-column/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1955 Chevy 1 Ton Custom Cab pickup - Model 3804]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7228764/anything-goes/1955-chevy-1-ton-custom-cab-pickup-model-3804/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Does anyone have any information as to how many of the 3804 1 ton pickups were produced? I recently purchased a 1 ton custom cab pickup, model 3804 and am not finding much information on them. Can anyone help? 

TIA :(]]></description><category><![CDATA[Anything Goes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:11:08 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7228764/anything-goes/1955-chevy-1-ton-custom-cab-pickup-model-3804/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leaf Spring Rear End]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7211534/truck-tech/leaf-spring-rear-end/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[My 65 project is getting a slow start. The chassis is a long bed cut to a short bed so it is set up for leaf springs. I found everything except for the shock perch. The relocation kits say they dont work withy leaf springs. The rear axle is from a 85' Suburban.   HELP ME :confused:]]></description><category><![CDATA[Truck Tech]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:11:51 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7211534/truck-tech/leaf-spring-rear-end/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dumb screw-up in an old F-100 front suspension story... anyone care?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7227312/magazine-topics/dumb-screw-up-in-an-old-f-100-front-suspension-sto/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I've learned to look past "duel" instead of dual master cylinder, and brand names in lower case type on here, but after reading the story comparing F-100 front suspensions I got to wondering if anyone cares about bad information? I'm talking about the story stating F-100s have 1/8-inch tubing for ti]]></description><category><![CDATA[Magazine Topics]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:11:22 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7227312/magazine-topics/dumb-screw-up-in-an-old-f-100-front-suspension-sto/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chevy truck cab sizes .. 1957 Chevy 1/2 ton and 2 ton]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7177606/anything-goes/chevy-truck-cab-sizes-1957-chevy-1-2-ton-and-2-ton/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hi all
Just wondering if the 1957 Chevy light truck (1/2 ton) pickup has the same size Cab as the 1957 Chevy Heavy truck (2 ton) flat bed truck ?]]></description><category><![CDATA[Anything Goes]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:11:12 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7177606/anything-goes/chevy-truck-cab-sizes-1957-chevy-1-2-ton-and-2-ton/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[canadian built trucks]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7200092/anything-goes/canadian-built-trucks/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hi I have a 1955 chevy truck but can not find any thing out about this truck style it is a 55 chevrolet 1430  long box 9 ft wih 4 post pillers on it,step side,over load springs,8 bolt rims,small back window. for a motor it has a  inline 6.  
that is all I know about the truck if any one can help me ]]></description><category><![CDATA[Anything Goes]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 18:11:51 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7200092/anything-goes/canadian-built-trucks/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SUCCESS! Obtained copy of Feb 2004 issue!]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7212582/anything-goes/success-obtained-copy-of-feb-2004-issue/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I have posted here a few times looking for a back issue of CCT that featured a 40 Ford pickup that I purchased from the owner listed in the article. It took me five months to find it. This has to be the scarcest issue there is! I wanted to mention a guy who helped me out here. His name is Greg Sprad]]></description><category><![CDATA[Anything Goes]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:11:58 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7212582/anything-goes/success-obtained-copy-of-feb-2004-issue/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1950 Chevy Pickup 3100 - Need help with electrical problems]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7162471/truck-tech/1950-chevy-pickup-3100-need-help-with-electrical-p/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I'm rebuilding my 1950 Chevy 3100 pickup/6 volt.  Has new wiring harness, gauges, battery, starter, solenoid, cables, etc. and when I push the button to start, it clicks...period....the end....nothing else.  I've had a couple of different people look at it and instead of trying to solve the problem,]]></description><category><![CDATA[Truck Tech]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:11:09 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7162471/truck-tech/1950-chevy-pickup-3100-need-help-with-electrical-p/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GMC 370]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7191794/swap-meet/gmc-370/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I'm in need of a 1958 GMC 370 engine.  It's for my grain truck and I'm trying to get my crops in.  I just blew the original engine.  This is actually a Pontiac 336, I'm told.   HELP !!!]]></description><category><![CDATA[Swap Meet]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:11:43 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7191794/swap-meet/gmc-370/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[chopping a top]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7207605/truck-tech/chopping-a-top/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hi all, I have a 57 chevy (truck of course)small window and i want to chop the top 2 1/2 inchs. I read the book by tex smith, which is great but the way does it ,it also make the rear window smaller. I want to maintain the rear window size. I tought of just making the back cut(horizontal cut) just b]]></description><category><![CDATA[Truck Tech]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:11:42 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7207605/truck-tech/chopping-a-top/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[1996-7 LT1 cooling in a 57 pickup]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7159561/truck-tech/1996-7-lt1-cooling-in-a-57-pickup/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I am installing a 96 or 97 LT1 in my 57 pickup. I am trying to figure out what radiator lines to run and where to run them. I had a custom built beautiful $850.00 cross flow radiator. I can't find any onfo on what lines run where and need help

Thanks
Steve]]></description><category><![CDATA[Truck Tech]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:11:04 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7159561/truck-tech/1996-7-lt1-cooling-in-a-57-pickup/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First 65 Build ??]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7190561/truck-tech/first-65-build/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[I m putting together my first 65 short bed and I have a lot of questions. I am running an 85 Suburban front and rear end and Im looking for 2 1/2" drop spindels for this. It already has disc brakes so I have that covered. Any specific brand I should use and where do I get them. Any help would be gre]]></description><category><![CDATA[Truck Tech]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:11:23 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7190561/truck-tech/first-65-build/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['56 F100 Generator to Alt swap]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7185362/truck-tech/56-f100-generator-to-alt-swap/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Hey Guys,  This should be an easy one...I have a '56 F100 that still  has the original generator. The generator has failed and the swap to a altenator seems logical for more power output and reliability. Does anyone know what alt. best fits the application for an easy swap and what wiring changes sh]]></description><category><![CDATA[Truck Tech]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 14:11:36 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7185362/truck-tech/56-f100-generator-to-alt-swap/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chevy 65 suburban front suspension brake?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7184789/truck-tech/chevy-65-suburban-front-suspension-brake/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Is there a way to put a corvette front suspension onto the c10? I saw a kit for other years but when it came to 63-66 yrs. not sure if it would work? I found a C4 corvette doner car complete for cheap less then a new brake conversion kit. Thinking it would be a good buy if the conversion would work.]]></description><category><![CDATA[Truck Tech]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 06:11:04 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7184789/truck-tech/chevy-65-suburban-front-suspension-brake/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[72 truck short Bed w Protect o plate]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7152457/anything-goes/72-truck-short-bed-w-protect-o-plate/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[All original 6 cyl , all solid stell, no rust has all original paperwork (everything) .  How much is worth?]]></description><category><![CDATA[Anything Goes]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 01:11:42 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7152457/anything-goes/72-truck-short-bed-w-protect-o-plate/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SEMA , LAS VEGAS]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7182830/anything-goes/sema-las-vegas/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Well got to start a new topic today. Well who made it to the SEMA show?
   I got a lot of photos of some trick Classic trucks and got to speak to some of the big companies selling custom parts e.g air suspensions,custom A-arms,forced air induction systems,custom paint . Oh, and don't forget those li]]></description><category><![CDATA[Anything Goes]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2008 22:11:11 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7182830/anything-goes/sema-las-vegas/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Working on a '56 F-100; need educated opinions on the durability of]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7196949/anything-goes/working-on-a-56-f-100-need-educated-opinions-on-th/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[oak versus ash for the bed. This will be a daily driver when complete.]]></description><category><![CDATA[Anything Goes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:11:41 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7196949/anything-goes/working-on-a-56-f-100-need-educated-opinions-on-th/index.html]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7133752/magazine-topics/some-guys-have-all-the-luck/index.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Thanks guys
 Dakota did a great job writing the article. The pictures look great too (got any more?). I never thought that my truck would be a FEATURE in your magazine. Don't get me wrong, I am not ungreatfull. We just set out to build a "nice driver". Hope to catch you at a show soon. Thanks again.]]></description><category><![CDATA[Magazine Topics]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:11:02 -0800</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true"><![CDATA[http://forums.customclassictrucks.com/70/7133752/magazine-topics/some-guys-have-all-the-luck/index.html]]></guid></item></channel></rss>


