- 41. Re: [oletrucks] surface area - sandblasting/painting (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 23:20:56 -0600
- I have been trying to get a formula for "emerald green". It is the molding color for my black '46. Can anyone help? If you can get me the phone number for the paint store that might have the old pain
- /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00590.html (10,991 bytes)
- 42. [oletrucks] Sandblasting/painting (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 07:55:40 -0600
- Thanks, but no luck on the emerald green paint. Bill says that the recipe for this paint is not in his files. He manufactures nitrocellulose lacquers and other stuff for old vehicles. His web site i
- /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00594.html (12,670 bytes)
- 43. [oletrucks] Paint Formulas & Merry X-Mas! (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 20:52:08 -0600
- Mike (and the rest of us) read on as "you asked and maybe we shall receive". I received this nice note from Bob Adler that follows: "Michael, All I have for Emerald Green is the original formula whic
- /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00600.html (8,178 bytes)
- 44. Re: [oletrucks] surface area - sandblasting/painting (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2000 07:23:40 -0600
- I am pretty sure (from photos, catalogue literature, and a list on Whitney's site (www.jps.net/haist/artdeco/index.htm )) that the emerald green is the appropriate color. When I get the formula and
- /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00604.html (12,995 bytes)
- 45. [oletrucks] Matching paint (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Fri, 22 Dec 2000 07:07:24 -0600
- I searched far and wide and did find the emerald green paint chip that I needed to match for the molding on my '46. Here are some sources for finding unusual GM and Chevy paint colors for old trucks
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- 46. [oletrucks] Speedometer needed (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2000 06:49:43 -0600
- If anyone can turn me on to the speedo cable fix with a cable connector, I would appreciate it. I have a broken cable on my '46 and the speedometer is the only gauge that does not work. Michael Lubit
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- 47. [oletrucks] Paint (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Sat, 18 Nov 2000 15:50:09 -0600
- My '46 has a reasonable paint job from the PO. However, there are many little bits of debris (inclusions) in it. Can I wet sand and polish these out? Michael Lubitz 1946 Chevy 3/4 ton stock 1948 Che
- /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00474.html (7,068 bytes)
- 48. [oletrucks] '46 water pump (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Sun, 19 Nov 2000 23:06:45 -0600
- I bought a rebuilt water pump the LAPS as mine was leaking a little. There is some play in the pulley and it wobbles a little (1/8" at the end of the fan.) Is this O.K.? Michael Lubitz 1946 Chevy 3/
- /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00491.html (6,995 bytes)
- 49. [oletrucks] Exterior paint colors (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 10:12:27 -0600
- Whitney and guys, Another question: My '46 3/4 ton is all black. What colors are appropriate for the band and any pin striping? Is all black a stock arrangement. I noticed on your web site some combi
- /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00622.html (6,979 bytes)
- 50. [oletrucks] '46 water pump (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2000 10:11:32 -0600
- Again thx for your input. I hope that you remember this train of thought. It is not the fan wobbling against the pulley, it's the pulley wobbling slightly on its shaft. The fan is tight to the pulle
- /html/oletrucks/2000-11/msg00623.html (7,534 bytes)
- 51. Re: [oletrucks] Re: 1946 Chev 3/4 ton (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Sun, 1 Oct 2000 07:20:15 -0500
- My first question on the '46. How do I get the battery out? I can see that it won't come through the cab floor. But the mounting doesn't seen to allow removal either. It does look like the stock bat
- /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00002.html (10,189 bytes)
- 52. Re: [oletrucks] garage floor slab (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 06:30:17 -0500
- You can call me anytime, but 10 am to 1 pm today is best for me. One note: we build houses well. (check us out at www.rbi-austin.com) But it does not freeze hard in Austin so I am not an expert on f
- /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00026.html (13,077 bytes)
- 53. Re: [oletrucks] Thanks, Wayne (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 17:17:57 -0500
- I will second that. Your time and energy is most appreciated. Hey, will you accept a picture of my '46 Art Deco? The '48 will be ready for a photo in 2001. Michael Lubitz 1946 Chevy 3/4 ton stock 194
- /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00380.html (9,033 bytes)
- 54. Re: [oletrucks] Re: 1946 Chev 3/4 ton (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 18:33:48 -0500
- Finally I checked and can reply. My Art Deco is a 3/4 ton with 8 rear lug nuts. Seems to be leaking from the end inside of the hubcap. What do I need to do? Also, can I mend the vacuum wipers myself
- /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00384.html (8,558 bytes)
- 55. Re: [oletrucks] ORIGINAL (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 07:48:42 -0500
- I have very original '46 3/4 ton and one rodded '48. Michael Lubitz 1946 Chevy 3/4 ton stock 1948 Chevrolet 3100, soon to be deluxe Austin, Texas oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built bet
- /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00505.html (8,221 bytes)
- 56. Re: [oletrucks] 46 Wiper Motor (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2000 23:16:09 -0500
- Because you gave me the tip, I removed and took apart the vacuum windshield wiper motor. Guess what? It works great, WD40 and TLC did the trick. Thanks. Michael Lubitz 1946 Chevy 3/4 ton stock 1948
- /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00559.html (8,477 bytes)
- 57. Re: [oletrucks] Re: 1946 Chev 3/4 ton (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Sat, 21 Oct 2000 23:22:42 -0500
- Thanks for all the info! Hey, per Neil on this list, I "rebuilt" the vacuum motor. Here's my tip to you: Remove the motor. In the back is a thumb sized sheet metal cover plate that protects the valv
- /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00560.html (14,542 bytes)
- 58. Re: [oletrucks] Downshifting (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 05:45:34 -0500
- I was driving my '46 last night thinking, "I wonder how to get this thing to downshift without grinding." I tried double clutching while revving a lot, I tried not double clutching, I tried double cl
- /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00721.html (10,664 bytes)
- 59. Re: [oletrucks]One caveat about Downshifting (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 10:15:31 -0500
- Never happened to me. Hopefully it won't. But the image of a "Chevy sandwich" is clear. Michael Lubitz 1946 Chevy 3/4 ton stock 1948 Chevrolet 3100, soon to be deluxe Austin, Texas have in slow not t
- /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00738.html (14,458 bytes)
- 60. Re: [oletrucks] CenTex get-together? (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Lubitz" <mlrba@texas.net>
- Date: Sun, 29 Oct 2000 15:52:46 -0600
- Let's do it. Name the time. Michael Lubitz 1946 Chevy 3/4 ton stock 1948 Chevrolet 3100, soon to be deluxe Austin, Texas an he oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
- /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00767.html (7,926 bytes)
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