- 281. Re: [oletrucks] classic trucks (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 06:14:01 EDT
- I just got my latest issue of Classic Trucks. Who proofreads this thing anyway? Last month, Matt Emery kept torquing bolts to x amount of psi. PSI?!?!?!?!?!? What happened to ft-lbs? Same thing this
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00192.html (7,666 bytes)
- 282. Re: [oletrucks] Engine serial number. (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 06:27:05 EDT
- << engine ID: TI204A (letter T and letter I). According According to "Chevy Truck ID Numbers" It is a 1957 car 235. T for Tonawanda NY engine plant 1204 is Dec 4 A for car 235 with Standard trans. Bo
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00194.html (7,131 bytes)
- 283. Re: [oletrucks] Engine serial number. (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 06:30:35 EDT
- << My 235 also is casting #3837004, has serial number 0891564F255X >> F for Flint plant 255 for second series 1955 X for 235 in half ton truck with manual trans. Bob ADler oletrucks is devoted to Che
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00195.html (7,074 bytes)
- 284. Re: [oletrucks] QUESTION (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 07:05:37 EDT
- i still have an unanswered question concerning painted bumpers and grilles on ad trucks ... also,was chrome strictly an option or did it come on the deluxe models? It varied each year. this info is
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00225.html (7,120 bytes)
- 285. Re: [oletrucks] Howdoyagetthe Front Hood Medalion Off? (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 07:03:39 EDT
- For AD trucks the hood front medallion is held by 4 studs with hex nuts. In the rust belt of NY they always break. I suggest working with the medallion in place until you do a complete paint job. Tak
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00226.html (7,294 bytes)
- 286. Re: [oletrucks] Frame/Suspension Question (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 05:42:35 EDT
- I agree with everything Jeff Nelson said about 3/4 ton rear ends below. It's the same as a one ton, except for ratio. They almost never break if you change oil once a decade and change seals every o
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00254.html (9,944 bytes)
- 287. Re: [oletrucks] Paint and Pate? (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 06:16:39 EDT
- << The DP line is mixed 1 to 1, >> New DP-LF is 2:1. Old DP may not be available any more. Bob ADler oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00255.html (7,327 bytes)
- 288. Re: [oletrucks] Paint and Pate? (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 06:32:46 EDT
- << I however buy the activator by the quart because it has a limited shelf life. >> Epoxy primer activator has a long shelf life. Urethane topcoat activator will start deactivating when the cap is of
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00256.html (7,744 bytes)
- 289. Re: [oletrucks] Paint and Pate? (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 06:32:45 EDT
- Plan on 2 qt for etching primer. It goes on very thin, and don't expect it to have any hiding power. PPG says to recoat it within 24 hours or you have to sand and respray another coat. This is becau
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00257.html (8,179 bytes)
- 290. Re: [oletrucks] 58/59 Fleetside backup lamps (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 19:04:51 EDT
- << Do our trannies have a place for a switch that will signal the light on when you put it in reverse? >> 4 speeds do not have a provision for back up lights. 3 speed col shifts can have a switch cla
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00301.html (7,846 bytes)
- 291. Re: [oletrucks] Deluxe Horn Option (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 19:27:37 EDT
- 2. Wire them in parallel. Series would drop them to get only 3 volts each, assuming a six volt source. If you are using a 12 volt source now, you could wire them in series & they would draw only 6 v
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00303.html (7,906 bytes)
- 292. Re: [oletrucks] leaf springs (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 19:35:12 EDT
- << about lubing leaf springs >> Graphite works and was recommended in shop manual. Eaton Detroit Spring makes excellent new springs from original blueprints. I've found their quality high. The person
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00304.html (7,034 bytes)
- 293. Re: [oletrucks] 55-1 gmc? W/S (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 19:40:12 EDT
- These 54-55 windshields fit very very tight. Let us know if installer has to "cuss it in". Bob ADler oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00306.html (6,459 bytes)
- 294. Re: [oletrucks] 58/59 Fleetside backup lamps (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 06:58:53 EDT
- Bob, my '58 Accessory Installation Manual shows the 4 speed backup light switch mounted on a new gear shift lever cap with a trip lever mounted on the shifter. The switch looks the same for all appl
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00315.html (8,238 bytes)
- 295. Re: [oletrucks] Restore pack... (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 06:25:37 EDT
- Is the restore pack still available? I called last week to the 800 number and was told that they had no idea what I was talking about. >> Over the years I have made up serial numbers of all year tru
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00340.html (7,154 bytes)
- 296. [oletrucks] Paint shelf life (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 06:41:48 EDT
- I spoke to PPG tech services yesterday. For DP 401-402 epoxy activator, use within 1 year of opening. for DU5 isocyanate catylist for urethanes use within 2 weeks. I asked if humidity or temperature
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00341.html (6,898 bytes)
- 297. Re: [oletrucks] Deluxe Horn Option (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 06:49:06 EDT
- << Keith, Thanks for the nylon bolt idea. I think I prefer the idea of disconnecting the coil wire from ground and sending it over to the supply of the second horn. In the past I've gotten a sick sou
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00342.html (7,985 bytes)
- 298. Re: [oletrucks] Oil pump priming (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 06:01:04 EDT
- I was priming the Oil Pump in a '57 235 engine by removing the distributor and inserting a flat blade screwdriver, I noticed that the pump does not give any resistance, >> You need a long screwdrive
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00402.html (7,442 bytes)
- 299. Re: [oletrucks] Need Air Filters Elements (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 06:01:59 EDT
- I'm having a bugger of a time finding some replacement dry air filter elements for my '50 (to fit in the stock housing). >> Use a "Chore boy" pot scrubber. This is the stainless steel curlicue pad.
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00450.html (7,983 bytes)
- 300. Re: [oletrucks] Oil pump priming (score: 1)
- Author: Advdesign1@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 06:11:25 EDT
- Does it matter if you spin the pump CW or CCW? >> Clockwise, same as a non reversible drill. Bob aDler oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00451.html (6,865 bytes)
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