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1. Re: [oletrucks] Upgrading rear springs (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 20:56:30 CDT; The Caravan used coil springs on the front end and leaf on the rear. Also the only early Chevy PU trucks that had an enclosed drive shaft were 1/2 ton. The 3/4 ton had an open shaft to go to a full f; /html/oletrucks/1999-06/msg00352.html (8,914 bytes)
2. Re: [oletrucks] Off Subject Questions--wheels and trailer (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Mon, 3 May 1999 20:37:50 CST; Reply to original message from Mark Noakes The best trailers I have seen for just few dollars are the boxes and frame from a totaled out pickup. You can get an 8 foot bed or a 6 foot bed. It already; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00058.html (8,264 bytes)
3. [oletrucks] Re: FREE CRUISE ! (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Mon, 3 May 1999 21:18:09 CST; Aw, come on Jim! Admit it - you are jelous! Just because someone will not pay you to go on a 6 month cruise? And who in blue blazes are the Village People? Were they part of the French and Indian War; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00060.html (7,403 bytes)
4. Re: [oletrucks] Wanted GMC 302 straight six engine (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 19:22:16 CST; I go with Jack, I had a 67 GMC with a 305 V6 and it was a torque monster of a motor. I never took it over 4000 RPM to pull any load. As a matter of fact, I don't think it would hit 4000 going down th; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00297.html (9,291 bytes)
5. Re: [oletrucks] fuel economy? (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Wed, 12 May 1999 22:03:44 CST; I had a friend in High School with a 60 Chevy 1/2 ton 235 CI. He only got about 10MPG. Look at the rear end if you want to improve it much. My '54 Chevy 3600 only got about 9MPG according to the prev; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00391.html (8,322 bytes)
6. Re: [oletrucks] Wire Conduits (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Sat, 15 May 1999 21:36:31 CST; Really folks, are you telling me a small block blows at 9000 RPM? A really WELL BUILT (from Mickey Thompson) 283 bored to a 301 will reach over 10,600 before it loses pistons thru the top of it's Bro; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00467.html (8,109 bytes)
7. [oletrucks] Front Suspension / power steering (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 23:55:07 CST; Strong Arm type steering turns almst just as easy when you are already rolling. This is why many power steering pumps are "variable ratio power steering" depending on vehicle speed. Full power at 70; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00503.html (7,610 bytes)
8. Re: [oletrucks] What's it 5700 (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 16:22:25 CST; You have found yourself a5703, or more likely a 57035. The year model should be a 1953. This is a Cab Over Engine or COE. The rating was a nominal 2 ton with a 158 inch wheel base. According to the s; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00518.html (8,019 bytes)
9. [oletrucks] Neep parts shipped somewhere? (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 16:33:28 CST; Someone on the list asked how to move parts from one corner of the country to the other relatively cheap. I talked to a man who has a semi/40 foot flatbed. He said to post a notice at the local truck; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00519.html (7,003 bytes)
10. RE: [oletrucks] Trans fluid in gas? (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 21:08:54 CST; Apparently you are not using this in a motor that has a catalytic converter behind it. It would take several thousands of miles, but the unburned portions of the transmission fluid would coat the ins; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00621.html (9,512 bytes)
11. Re: [oletrucks] Re: shipping a 2 ton truck (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 21:21:23 CST; Go to your local truck stop and post a note on the bulletin board. You will have truckers calling you because they do not want to make an empty return trip. This would be cheaper than going thru a sh; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00622.html (7,598 bytes)
12. [oletrucks] 4U - 1954 Chevy Steering Gear (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 21:31:29 CST; I have the steering gear that is coming off my '54 Chevy 3/4 ton. This one does not have the column shift. It feels pretty tight and does not seem to have any slack. Bring a steering wheel puller. Th; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00681.html (7,069 bytes)
13. Re: [oletrucks] Will a 292 fit into a 57 with ease? (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Sat, 22 May 1999 22:16:54 CST; Sounds like the perfect time to break out the gas wrench and universal torch! I have not seen many times these did not work. Are you the one who bought the truck AFTER installing the cabinets? This w; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00700.html (7,886 bytes)
14. Re: [oletrucks] Will a 292 fit into a 57 with ease? (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 17:55:55 CST; The 305 V6 was most likely the torquiest motor I ever drove. I had a used (110K miles) on a 67 GMC 3/4 ton. I put 19 railroad ties in the bed and tied them down. I drove off like they were never ther; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00710.html (8,544 bytes)
15. Re: [oletrucks] Chevy spindles on GMC? (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 00:37:19 CST; If the man wants to pay freight, he can own the complete axle assy minus springs from my 1954 3/4 ton Chevy for $20.00. I do not know if it would interchange, but would certainly be heavy and durable; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00081.html (7,762 bytes)
16. Re: [oletrucks] New to the list. (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 21:15:31 CST; Welcome to the list Kevin. I live in Pearland, Smokey lives in the Clear Lake area, and there are several others that live in the area. I am just starting on a 54 3600 (3/4 ton) to rebuild for my dau; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00397.html (7,920 bytes)
17. Re: [oletrucks] '59 Chevy 3/4 ton tranny? (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 21:39:44 CST; If you want to stick (is that a pun?) with an automatic, you might try a Chevy 700R4. It is the one that is used with the Suburbans, etc and is an overdrive automatic. If you want to go with a standa; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00398.html (11,414 bytes)
18. Re: [oletrucks] VIN Number (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 13:20:04 CST; If your truck is indeed a '54 1/2 ton the following will be true. Wheelbase = 116 inches 1 piece curved windshield Front parking lights (rectangular) directly under the head lights Single bar across; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00410.html (8,128 bytes)
19. Re: [oletrucks] Magazine Also cab and bed for sale (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Thu, 22 Apr 1999 17:44:13 CST; Smokey - what are you talking about? You live 257 miles from Dallas! It just happens that Clear Lake/Friendswood/Pearland areas are within spitting distance from Houston. If a wreck is on I45 south i; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00576.html (10,100 bytes)
20. [oletrucks] Where in the world is (score: 1): Author: "Bob bdfentr" <bdfentr@zeus.symet.net>; Date: Sun, 25 Apr 1999 20:58:00 CST; Several questions to follow after this intro: I have purchased a 3/4 ton 1954 Chevy PU with a 235? and 4 speed w/compound low gear. Having started taking it apart, I have noticed several things that; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00664.html (9,132 bytes)

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