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1. RE: [oletrucks] 1 ton brake upgrade (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert E." <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 09:15:24 -0700; restoration and was looking to upgrade his brakes and is having a difficult time finding an aftermarket product... Unfortunately I know of no after market brake upgrade kit for anything above the 1/2; /html/oletrucks/2005-08/msg00040.html (8,709 bytes)
2. RE: [oletrucks] Vehicle Title Problems (long !@#$#!) (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert E." <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 08:46:52 -0700; To the best of my knowledge, each DMV has a "referee" (called different things in different states, but the function is basically the same). That person inspects the vehicle to determine what it is.; /html/oletrucks/2005-04/msg00108.html (10,936 bytes)
3. RE: [oletrucks] Possible Project/Someone Identify? (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert E." <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Mar 2005 15:08:58 -0800; Looking at the pictures you posted, the complete truck is either a 1-1/2 ton or a 2-ton. The rear axle looks like the normal 1-1/2 ton 6.12 ratio rear end. The 2-tons used either that rear end or a; /html/oletrucks/2005-03/msg00042.html (10,042 bytes)
4. RE: [oletrucks] Cleaning an oil bath air filter (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert E." <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Wed, 2 Jun 2004 07:38:53 -0700; My recollection is that there were two styles. One was a straight oil bath filter. One separates the top & bottom halves, properly disposes of the old oil, uses a shop rag to clean both top and bott; /html/oletrucks/2004-06/msg00017.html (7,839 bytes)
5. RE: [oletrucks] Front end protector (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert E." <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 08:24:25 -0800; Ladies & Gents of the List: While there are significant down sides to having a bra on one's vehicle, there are also significant up-sides. If left on, it will trap moisture and cause the paint to beco; /html/oletrucks/2004-03/msg00196.html (8,414 bytes)
6. [oletrucks] Bottom Door Channel (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert E." <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Thu, 18 Mar 2004 09:14:09 -0800; Am in the process of fixing my 54 GMC's doors. There is no metal channel at the bottom of the driver's side window to hold the glass and connect it to the window regulator. Does anyone know of a ven; /html/oletrucks/2004-03/msg00198.html (6,718 bytes)
7. [oletrucks] Seat for 1950 AD truck (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert E." <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Wed, 24 Mar 2004 17:49:10 -0800; I'm 6' & 200#, so I'm not small. The additional 3" was welcomed, and my back does not ache from sitting in a hole. However, although it is a giant improvement over the stock seat construction, it is; /html/oletrucks/2004-03/msg00245.html (8,344 bytes)
8. RE: [oletrucks] Open Cooling System in '50 GMC (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert E." <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2004 14:03:32 -0800; I hate to disagree with my friend Bob Knotts, but if the truck has NO thermostat in it, the water may be circulating TOO FAST to cool down. In operation, unless there is a problem, the thermostat is; /html/oletrucks/2004-03/msg00284.html (8,432 bytes)
9. RE: [oletrucks] Heavy Chevy (REALLY!) (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert E." <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Mon, 26 Jan 2004 08:15:49 -0800; Try the following http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/truck.htm This gives a general outline how to install 3/4 ton disks on a 1-ton system. RT --Original Message-- Anybody know how I could find disc bra; /html/oletrucks/2004-01/msg00209.html (7,019 bytes)
10. RE: [oletrucks] Interesting old 'burb' (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert E." <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2004 17:15:46 -0800; Mike, you are close, I think. The hood opening and shape of the fender would indicate Buick, but I thought Buicks always had the portholes. Without portholes, it would be a Cadillac. The front fender; /html/oletrucks/2004-01/msg00235.html (7,791 bytes)
11. RE: [Re: [oletrucks] Truck Shop Complaint] (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert" <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 15:40:24 -0800; Scot & All: I am disheartened to read all the messages back & forth, & they apparently don't have someone on the list like Chevy Duty does. With that said, I think (1) they should be notified of all; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00021.html (9,008 bytes)
12. RE: [oletrucks] Truck Shop Complaint (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert" <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 15:45:53 -0800; You need to distinguish between the issue of "guilt" for the offense and "punishment." For "guilt," I would only need ONE incident. The punishment (either criminally [=jail & fine] or civilly [=$$]); /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00022.html (11,601 bytes)
13. RE: [oletrucks] Windshield Washer Unit (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert" <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Thu, 4 Dec 2003 12:02:07 -0800; Try a Suburban rear window washer. RT In later years, GM integrated the washer pump with the wiper motor, not real easy to use here. I think F**ds still use independent washer motors, similar to the; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00081.html (8,729 bytes)
14. RE: [oletrucks] 1949 GMC (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert" <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 20:50:53 -0800; The 49 3/4 ton has an open drive shaft. RT All these web sites on switching the 3/4 ton to 4.11 gears formed the question; when did 3/4 ton trucks go to an open drive shaft? Was it before the 1/2 ton; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00213.html (9,562 bytes)
15. [oletrucks] Need AD dual MC Solution (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert E." <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 13:18:35 -0800; I have the remainder of this week off. I was going to re-plumb my brake lines in my 54 and install a dual master cylinder in the stock location. The only drum/drum non-power master cylinder I have f; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00344.html (7,786 bytes)
16. [oletrucks] Searching for Backing Plates for 1-1/2 Ton Bendix Front brakes (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert E." <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2003 13:26:28 -0800; I anticipate picking up a 1-1/2 ton rear axle (complete) this weekend to put under my 41 1-1/2 ton, which has blown out both rear wheel cylinders. My 41 has "Huck" brakes, the new axle has Bendix br; /html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00345.html (7,360 bytes)
17. RE: [oletrucks] What is this????? (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert" <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2003 17:24:05 -0700; It looks like a snorkel kit, but your thumbnail is so small it is hard to say. Can anyone out there enlarge the picture without losing resolution?? RT Does anybody have any idea what this is? http://; /html/oletrucks/2003-10/msg00066.html (8,565 bytes)
18. [oletrucks] Stock Parking Brake - Help! (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert" <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Fri, 10 Oct 2003 13:36:51 -0700; The stock parking brake no longer locks when I depress the pedal. Since I often park on an incline, that creates certain problems. So, I have questions: 1. Is there a way to adjust the parking brake; /html/oletrucks/2003-10/msg00077.html (7,294 bytes)
19. RE: [oletrucks] L.A. Times photo (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert" <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2003 18:32:12 -0800; It looks like an "Art Deco" (41-46) GMC. Any other opinions? RT As I type this, the Los Angeles times site has an interesting photo used while covering the fires. An old truck is shown, though I don'; /html/oletrucks/2003-10/msg00375.html (7,537 bytes)
20. [oletrucks] Nose-pikcin, butt scratchin, bottom feeding scum suckers (score: 1): Author: "Thomas, Robert" <RThomas@ButteCounty.net>; Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 14:26:43 -0700; You MUST be careful what you say. When you say, "'They' and 'them' refer not to inanimate objects but to those nose pickin, butt scratchin, bottom feeding scum suckers," Do you realize how many sue-; /html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00147.html (14,744 bytes)

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