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From this site a few years ago I found a gentlemen in Lebanon Pa. that makes and repairs e brake cables. I have used his services on two occasions with good results. George Martin Phone number 717-273-9502 Hope this helps.

Greetings to all. I would like to thank everyone who replied to my request for info. on the oil filter conversion. I have on order the Wix filter head as was mentioned here. I will be using a Wix filter as well as a local dealer stocks them. The info I have gotten from this sight has been a big help during this restoration project. Thanks again, Mike Pauly

bones44, Thanks for the picture and info. Does wix not have a suitable filter? Also what size are the pressure and return lines? Thanks again.

Good morning and Merry Christmas everyone. I am getting close to finishing the restoration of my 1953 b4b pickup. This will not be a 100 % restoration, 12 volt and radial tires I would like to replace the old sock type oil filter with a spinon conversion. Does anyone have any info. or advise on this change over?. Thanks in advance Mike Pauly

Hi everyone. While reassembling my 1953 b4b pickup I have found the splines on the bottom of my column shift tube are badly worn. Also on the shift lever that slides on the shaft. I fell doubtful I could ever find any new parts or possibly any used parts. Wondering if anyone has had this problem and what solution you may have come up with. Thanks in advance for any reply's or other info. Regards Mike Pauly

Hello again. As promised an update on my 1953 b4b project. I have decided to use the Delco 12 volt 10 s.i. alternator thus switching to a 12 volt system. I will use the org. 6 volt starter as I have located a shop that will rebuild this starter and a spare. Most opinions including mine are the 6 volt starter will work fine as long as extended cranking is avoided. I appreciate all the reply's to my question and have learned much from this site on this subject and many others. Thanks again and take care, Mike Pauly

Thanks for the reply's ,I will keep this site posted on what I decide. Need to give more thought before proceeding. Take care Mike P.

Good morning. Don and Plymouthy, can the delco 10 si alternator be changed from 12 volts to 6 volts and if so what is required? With regards to wiring I plan to purchase the Quik wire 14 circuit harness with additional ground in each wire group .I prefer to have grounds to go directly to the battery as much as possible rather than use a common ground such as body or frame. I may reconsider switching to 12 volt if I can switch my rebuilt 10 si single wire alternator. Thanks Mike P.

Not looking for an argument, I"ve been a mechanic since the middle 60"s. I just have felt 12 volt systems were more reliable than 6 volt. That being said I have also considered Staying with 6 volts and using a 6 volt alternator. Does anyone have any experience with a 6 volt alternator? I am replacing the whole wiring harness due to age damage. The present starter is foot pedal activated. I learned to drive in a 1947 dodge pick up with that type of starter and have always though were neat. Again thanks for your thoughts. Mike P.

Thanks for the replys so far. I realize this is not an exact restore, the only changes are the 12 volt conversion and radial tires.

Hello everyone. Am restoring a 1953 b4b pick up. I want to switch to 12 volts and am wondering if anyone has found a 12 volt starter that will work in place of the 6 volt starter that was org. eq uipment on these trucks I know the 6 volt can be used however in our area there no rebuilders left anymore. Also does any know if the 6 volt starter can be converted,, to 12 volt and if so by whom? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance and may everyone and their families enjoy the labor day weekend.

My truck is a 1953 b4b.

Regarding the reply about too many cabs and doors around. This may be true in some parts of the country but in Pennsylvania they are scarce. I Have been looking for doors and a grill housing for 5 years with little to no luck. In regards to the floor pans I had to replace the entire floor from the seat forward due to severe rust.The rest of my truck was straight and complete. Regards Mike P.

A Jeff Berry from Ellensburg Wa. called loking for tail lights for a b model. The call back phone number does not work. If still interested please call me at 717-994-4148 Thanks Mike P.