Classic Truck Parts Buyer's Guide 2008 - Old Trucks, New Parts
LMC Truck offers a full line of quality replacement steel body panels from the radiator core to the tailgate at great prices. You will find quality cab floors, hoods, fenders, door panels, door skins, bed panels, tailgates, and much more. These panels offer a good fit to make your installation easier and give you professional results.
LMC Truck
(800)562-8782
www.lmctruck.com | 
Magna Charger has several supercharger systems that are perfect for the '47-'87 truck market. From the classic Gen I kit that fits most Gen I Chevy small-blocks (shown), to systems designed for Gen I Chevys with vortec-style cylinder heads, to universal superchargers for lS motors, Magna Charger has a system that will increase performance by 63 to as much as 125 percent.
Magnuson Products
(805)289-0044
www.magnachargersp.com | 
MAR-K now makes tailgates for '55-'62 GMC Stepside trucks. The gate has the correct gauge thickness, welded construction, bends, and dimensions of the factory piece. They are available with the original embossment and GMC lettering in the center area, including tailgate ends with chain latch for securing the tailgate to the truck. This script is also available without the chain latch for custom applications.
Mar-K Parts
(405)721-7945
www.mar-k.com |  | 
McGaughy's Suspension has a 2-1/2-inch drop spindle with disc brake conversion kit to give your truck the look you've always wanted. The spindles carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturer's defects. McGaughy's has a six-lug rotor kit that will allow the stock rims to still work on the '60-'70 original six-lug. For the later years ('71-'87), the company has a five-lug rotor kit, as well. The rotor kits include the rotors, calipers, bearings, seals, hoses, dust caps, spindle nuts/washers, and cotter pins. If you don't want to drop your truck, don't worry, because there is a kit for that, too.
Mcgaughy's Suspension Parts Inc.
(559)226-8196
www.mcgaughys.com | 
Performance Online has a rear air-assist kit for the '60-'72 trucks for your heavy loads. This kit allows you to carry extra payloads in your classic coil-spring truck without having to run a full-time air-ride setup. This system mounts to the rear of your trailing arms and will accommodate stock height or lowered applications.
Performance Online INC.
(800)638-1703
www.performanceonline.com | 
RealChrome Intake Manifolds are available for popular '57-'95 small-block Chevy engines, big-block Chevy with oval-port heads, small-block Ford, and small-block Ford 351 Windsor.
Professional Products
(323)779-2020
www.professional-products.com | 
The Bow Tie Chrome Street Performance Dress-Up Kit comes complete with tall, baffled valve covers, eight hold-downs, eight wing nuts, a breather, a 14-inch air cleaner lid, and a timing chain cover. Each is built to GM blueprints and features officially licensed Bow Tie and Chevrolet logos in red and black. The kit fits '58-'86 Chevy small-blocks, and each component is also offered individually.
Proform
(586 )774-2500
www.Proformparts.com | 
Super Street carbs feature an aluminum main body, billet metering blocks, and a billet throttle body, fitted with QFT's proprietary Tefloncoated throttle shafts and low-profile button-head screws. With sizes available from 650 through 830 cfm, there is a Super Street application for almost every engine.
Quick Fuel Technology
(270)793-0900
www.quickfueltechnology.com | 
RetroTek Speed's billet throttle body resembles a custom dual-feed 4150-style carb, offering the performance of EFI and the classic looks of a carb. It is identical in all critical dimensions to a 4150 and features four high-pressure port-style injectors placed strategically above the throttle plates, providing optimum fuel atomization and power output. Systems include all wiring, sensors, and instructions.
Retrotek Speed
(951)737-2006
www.retrotekspeed.com | 
Available through Rocky Mountain Suspension Products, Superlift offers 4- to 9-inch lifts for the '66-'79 Ford 1/2-ton pickups and Broncos. Each lift addresses caster, trackbar components, and steering linkage geometry. These key ingredients ensure proper alignment and correct steering.
Rocky Mountain Suspension Products
(800)742-2963
www.rockymountainsusp.com | 
Skyjacker's Softride leaf springs feature shot-peened, tapered leaves, with Teflon wear pads to produce a comfortable ride. Available in a variety of front and rear lift heights, you can bring your classic ride up to a new level of satisfaction. Skyjacker reaches back to '72 International, '67 Chevy, '66 Ford, and '61 Dodge.
Skyjacker Suspensions
(318)388-0816
www.skyjacker.com | 
Southern kentucky Classics' new '67-'72 bed floor assemblies come with a new steel floor and all necessary cross sills and floor braces. All of these have been manufactured to original equipment specifications from a mint original GM floor. Complete bed kits, including all panels and hardware, to completely install a totally new bed are also available. All of your original panels will bolt right up with no modifications necessary.
Southern Kentucky Classics
(270)746-0400
www.sokyclassics.com | 
Stainless Steel Brakes Corporation (SSBC) '63-'70 GM 1/2-ton brake kits feature SSBC's lightweight Force 10 two-piston aluminum caliper, which bolts directly to the stock spindle. The caliper is mated to an 11-inch vented rotor that maintains the stock 6 on 5-1/2 bolt pattern. A minimum of 16-inch or larger wheels are required. The kits are complete with mounting brackets, flex hoses, booster/master cylinder assembly, adjustable proportioning valve, and hardware.
Stainless Steel Brakes Corp.
(716)759-8666
www.ssbrakes.com | 
Wheel vintiques 82 Series Royale aluminum rims are available in 17- and 18-inch diameters in a variety of widths. Available bolt patterns include 5 on 4-1/2, 5 on 4-3/4, 5 on 5, and 5 on 5-1/2 inches. Because these wheels are made to order, there may be some flexibility from standard backspacing. A polished aluminum finish is standard for the Royale, although the center can be painted (shown) for a unique appearance.
Wheel Vintiques
(559)251-6957
www.wheelvintiques.com |
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