Hi Lisa. I am hoping for a 1950 or so GMC. I mainly want a rig with tubular
shocks; that is, the modern type. The older cars and trucks (Pick-ups) had
what was called knee action. My dad had a 37, and later 39 Chevy with knee
action. I don't know how well they performed, but I suspect in this day and
age a person would have problems maintaining them. And like you, I hope for
something a little out of the ordinary in the mechanical area. I'm planning
on a "warmed up" GMC 302 or more modern 292 inline six, maybe with fuel
injection. Definitely dual exhausts. A six with a split manifold, where the
exhaust from three cylinders goes into each pipe and muffler, really sounds
different with a good set of mufflers. Does anyone know if the old
glasspacks are still being made? Are they legal? And then hook this
"sleeper" engine up to a 700R4 automatic transmission with overdrive. The
best of both worlds; get up and go, and comfort at speed. There are mild hop
up parts to make your inline six go! I also want power steering and power
disc brakes. I hope to keep the stock suspension and frame, but who knows.
And I would like a sharp but stock exterior. But little changes would be
acceptable. So, there are all sorts of ways you can go. If you stay with an
inline engine, you might also consider joining Inliners International. They
support ALL inline engined cars and trucks, from 4 cylinders to 8. All
inline, no V- anything's. Good luck, and keep us posted. Bob K in PHX, AZ.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lisa Freeman" <lisa@tiora.net>
To: "Durwood B. Darbin" <dhckdkcsk@hotmail.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2003 1:44 AM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Hello
> Durwood,
> Getting a 1/2 ton would probably be better, but it really depends on what
I
> can find. I've wanted a 50 since I first saw one all restored when I was
> like 8 or 9 years old. It's really just the body style, so since the
trucks
> stayed essentially the same for a few years there I guess it doesn't
matter
> too much on the details of which year it came out. I do have to agree
with
> what you said about the vent windows though, that's definitely a nice
thing
> to have. The pull down handles are cool, but with my door deficiency
(always
> seem to have problems opening them regardless of the type) it's not
> something that is going to make me decide one way or another about a
truck.
>
> It's super sad that people keep kidnapping trucks out of CO, definitely
> makes it more challenging to find one. But yeah, until there is a law to
> prevent it what can ya do?
>
> I haven't talked to the guys on York St. yet, that'll be my next stop :)
I
> did go to the swap meet in Feb. I loved it, although it was torture seeing
> so many neat things to have and use, yet not being able to get them as I
> don't really know what I need until I get started. I did get a nice pocket
> full of business cards though, and flyers for upcoming shows and other
> things to check out. What's wrong with the place in Englewood? Is it just
> that they may be from Texas or is it something else?
>
> I really like the idea of keeping the truck all original, but I also have
> some issues with that. See, I have this retarded need for power, and I'd
> really like to be able to drive it on the highways and whatnot. Plus, I
> have some problems functioning without power steering and some of the
other
> luxuries that weren't included back in the day. So I'm going with the
rod,
> no flashy paint job with flames or anything though, outside needs to look
> original(ish):) So, I know this thread has sorta been touched on but what
> is the best (or good) donor vehicles for the sub frame? I've heard mostly
> of people using camero or mustang2 frames, what else is there? And what
are
> things that I should look for to do this right? Or can the original frame
be
> modified to work? Which is easier?
>
> I'm sorry that I'm probably going to swamp you all with really basic
> questions. I'll try to keep them to a minimum and read the archives so
I'm
> not too much of a pain, I just want to learn as much as I can. Thanks in
> advance for being patient :)
>
> Lisa
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Durwood B. Darbin
> Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 1:36 PM
> To: lisa@tiora.net; oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Hello
>
>
> Lisa,
>
> Do you wanna 1/2 or a 3/4 ton and why a 50? I can understand the 5 window
> thingy. 1951 trucks have the vent windows AND pull down handles which is
> the only way to go in my expert opinion. Trucks are getting harder to
find
> in Colorado because those damn Texicans keep sneaking up here and
kidnapping
> our vintage steel. There outta be a law!
>
> You might get in contact with the boys at Mile High Classic trucks on York
> street in Denver. They might be able to find you one. Another source is
to
> wait for the tri-state swap meet in February at the stock show complex.
> Whatever you do, DON'T have anything to do with 'Colorado Trucks?' or
> something like that in Englewood. I think that he is originally from
Texas
> but can't prove it yet.
>
> Are you going to keep it original or make it into a rod?
>
> Durwood
> 51 Chevy 1/2 ton Deluxe 5 window
> Kersey Colorado
>
> I don't have a truck yet, but my dream is to rebuild a
> >1950 Chevy 5 window. If anyone knows of any (49-53) for sale as a project
> >please let me know. >Lisa
>
>
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