On a related question, what was the gauge thickness of original AD or TF
sheetmetal. I understand that some of the cheap "Made in China" patch
panels from various vendors are not as heavy as they are supposed to be.
Thanks.
Tom O.
60 Apache K20
On Sun, 13 Jun 1999 08:10:09 -0700 "Kevin Lake" <lakek@oit.edu> writes:
>What you are experiencing is a very common problem with these trucks.
>My
>Suburban has had similar damage, so has my Dad's 55 & 57 GMC's and my
>brother's 55 Chevy.
>
>I don't know of an easy way to get in there. I used a really long,
>and
>slightly modified screwdriver and a really heavy-duty shop vacuum to
>clean
>mine out.
>
>The only way that I know to keep stuff from collecting is not a
>reasonable
>option, and that is don't drive it. Someone else may have developed
>a
>better method of keeping the stuff from collecting.
>
>Patch panels for these areas should be available from your favorite
>"Ole
>truck" supply place. I have seen only the ones from Chevy Duty, and
>they
>looked to be nice quality. As for the other suppliers, they could be
>better or they could be worse. I haven't seen them up close. Good
>luck
>with it.
>
>Kevin Lake
>56 GMC Suburban/napco
>
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>> From: The Hansons <dustyrose@mcn.net>
>> To: oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>> Subject: [oletrucks] Maybe a stupid question
>> Date: Saturday, June 12, 1999 9:25 PM
>>
>> I was out trying to remove some of the bondo the PO put on the back
>of
>the
>> cab. While cleaning up for the evening noticed dirt in the lower
>portion
>of
>> the vent cowl where it drains. I managed to get the drivers side
>clean
>and
>> went to start on the passenger side when I noticed it is full of
>moss
>> leaves and other debris. That is when I finally put two and two
>together.
>I
>> have a bird that has built a nest in the vent cowl. I am able to
>open the
>> vent just enough to notice that it is full of wet leaves and other
>debris.
>>
>> #1 Is there an easy way to clean this mess out, it took forever on
>the
>> drivers side and it was dry dirt not mud and moss?
>> #2 How is it that I can remove the vent flap to allow myself better
>access
>> to the mess inside?
>> #3 Is there a way to keep dirt and debris from collecting in there
>again?
>
>> #4 Where might I be able to find lower cab corners and also the
>front of
>> the hinge pockets that is just at the bottom of the fire wall?
>>
>> Thanks for the help and time,
>> Christian
>> '59 GMC Napco
>>
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
>1959
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
>1959
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