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61. [oletrucks] Working on my Suburban again :) (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 21:27:06 -0700; Hi all... I got around to doing some oletruck work in the shop again. I'm building a 57 Suburban, planning on keeping the body stock (uh...stock 59, that is, I'm swapping on the later front clip to m; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00197.html (7,503 bytes)
62. [oletrucks] Steering wheel/interior colors (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Wed, 06 Dec 2000 20:17:35 -0700; HI...on the persistent debate over steering wheel/interior colors, I'll throw in my two cents worth. them-the steering wheel/column/shifter, as well as the floor steps (the recessed area that the bot; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00240.html (7,620 bytes)
63. [oletrucks] 57 Panel door question (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Thu, 07 Dec 2000 17:08:08 -0700; The pickups and panels (and suburbans) use the same front doors, cowl, door hinges, etc. The rest of the body is different...but the front is the same. Jim F 59s in az oletrucks is devoted to Chevy; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00267.html (6,555 bytes)
64. [oletrucks] Lowering a 59, wheel/fender fit (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 10:36:46 -0700; I did a bit more tinkering with my 57 Suburban (which will look like a 59 when I'm done with it, as I'm swapping front sheetmetal from a 59 onto it to make it look like my other trucks). I put a Cam; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00345.html (9,083 bytes)
65. [oletrucks] Dual carbs/vacuum advance q (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sun, 10 Dec 2000 20:03:48 -0700; Not quite the same as a stovebolt withdual jugs...but on my blown 454 in my 55 Belair, two Holley 650cfm 4bbl carbs, I run a progressive linkage, with the rear carb opening about halfway before the f; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00364.html (7,447 bytes)
66. [oletrucks] Water in brake fluid (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2000 19:09:14 -0700; I think the best thing to do is just remember to replace the brake fluid every year or two (by bleeding the brakes enough to get out all the old fluid). Probably moisture is more of a problem in moi; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00446.html (7,237 bytes)
67. [oletrucks] Ryan's gear ratio (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 14:41:00 -0700; For what you plan on using the truck for (mostly in town), and with those tall 30" tires, I'd suggest either 3.50 or 3.70 gears. But, if you spend time on the highway at 75 or so, you'll get tired o; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00512.html (6,893 bytes)
68. [oletrucks] Mounting V-8s (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sat, 16 Dec 2000 14:43:31 -0700; On the thread of mounting V-8s, I prefer to use either the original 4 point setup (mounts at very front of block, plus at bellhousing), OR the mondern setup, with engine side mounts (about 1/3 way ba; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00513.html (6,836 bytes)
69. [oletrucks] Battery tender (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2000 20:27:35 -0700; I have a riding lawn mower that gets stored for months at a time...and the battery died this year. I went to WalMart, and discovered they have battery tenders for about twice the cost of a riding mow; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00564.html (7,418 bytes)
70. [oletrucks] Not quite in Tucson, but close (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 22:05:52 -0700; I grew up in Tucson, but moved to Sierra Vista (about 75 miles southeast) many years ago. I visit Tucson regularly, and there are lots of car shows there in the spring and fall. Let me know when you; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00589.html (6,735 bytes)
71. [oletrucks] 6v vs 12v cig lighter (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2000 07:36:35 -0700; I would guess that the 12v lighter would take longer to get hot when fed 6 volts, and the 6v lighter would get hot quickly when fed 12 volts. Other than that, I don't see any problem. Jim F 59s in a; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00621.html (6,535 bytes)
72. [oletrucks] Steering (power on TF 4x4) (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Dec 2000 19:21:33 -0700; I've worked on some 70s vintage Ford 3/4 ton 4x4s, but it's been a long time...they used the separate valve/ram setup similar to the original TF factory 2wd power steering (the Chevy parts are really; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00660.html (6,972 bytes)
73. [oletrucks] Dana 60 axles for Chevys (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2000 14:49:20 -0700; The Dana 60 was available in Chevy (but mostly GMC) trucks in the 60s, as part of the heavy half ton option...with 6 lug axles. I have one of these rears in one of my 59s, and another in pieces. I w; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00683.html (7,091 bytes)
74. Re: [oletrucks] welding question (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 14:29:14 -0700; You need enough gas flow to get a smooth weld...in good conditions, ie. inside with no wind blowing, you don't need much gas flow, but outside, with wind blowing, and welding something with a gap in; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00695.html (8,326 bytes)
75. [oletrucks] A833 overdrive (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 08:45:08 -0700; Interesting...I have a 1981 Chevy truck shop manual, which has a chapter on overhauling the 833. I think Chevy used it for a couple years, but I don't recall ever seeing one in real life used in a Ch; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00725.html (7,327 bytes)
76. [oletrucks] Emblem paint (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 08:48:46 -0700; On the discussion of what to use to pain the Hydramatic emblem...if the truck is gonna be outside much, I'd suggest using automotive paint, not hobby paint, so it will hold up to the effects of sun a; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00726.html (6,863 bytes)
77. [oletrucks] That radio hole in the dash (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 15:43:19 -0700; Hi...looking for feedback on my dilemna. I have this 57 Suburban that I'm building. I moved stuff around in the shop today, so I could start attacking the body work. First thing was to get all the sa; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00729.html (8,133 bytes)
78. Re: [oletrucks] That radio hole in the dash--Thanks! (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sun, 31 Dec 2000 19:56:45 -0700; Hi, thanks for the suggestions all! I guess I'll look into a remote control radio/cd player first, that sounds like the best alternative. Jim F 59s in AZ oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks b; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00732.html (6,630 bytes)
79. [oletrucks] TF suburban sliding windows (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Mon, 06 Nov 2000 14:13:55 -0700; All the TF Suburbans I've seen (and the two I have here) came with sliding rear side windows. I have owned a couple mid 60s Suburbans with solid (non-sliding) rear side windows, but they did not com; /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00167.html (7,437 bytes)
80. [oletrucks] TH350 lockup (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2000 20:53:42 -0700; The lockup on a TH350 is NOT controlled by the detent (kickdown) cable. It is controlled by the engine computer, if the vehicle has one, or else by some switches, usually a vacuum switch and a brake; /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00342.html (6,825 bytes)

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