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121. Re: [oletrucks] Help (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 16:35:18 -0600; I thought that in those days, one ton panels were long (about the same as a modern Suburban) and 1/2 ton panels were short (about the same as a modern Tahoe)? I think this went all the way to the 67; /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00222.html (9,333 bytes)
122. Re: [oletrucks] truck id help needed (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Nov 2002 16:40:59 -0600; 57 Chevy would have been a 12 Volt negative ground. 3600 indicates 3/4 ton. You should also have 8 bolt wheels. Yes, the 3600 is a 3/4 ton. The extra lever was a parking brake. This may have had the; /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00223.html (9,501 bytes)
123. Re: [oletrucks] HVAC (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 12:43:14 -0600; I disagree about R12. A properly designed system with R134a will equal the performance of the R12 once the system is started. They just don't seem to have the instant cold that the R12 systems did. R; /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00368.html (8,431 bytes)
124. Re: [oletrucks] body size (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Wed, 27 Nov 2002 21:24:33 -0600; Yeah, other than where the straps that go to the horses go through the grille :-) Sorry, I couldn't resist. Really, other than the cabovers, the cabs are pretty much the same. The larger trucks have; /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00375.html (7,648 bytes)
125. Re: [oletrucks] assembly help (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Mon, 7 Oct 2002 15:51:27 -0500; What year truck? == EASY and FREE access to your email anywhere: http://Mailreader.com/ == oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00073.html (7,126 bytes)
126. Re: [oletrucks] Instrument color (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 09:13:22 -0500; Here's what I would try. can buy blank slide off decal paper in full size sheets. This paper can be printed on with a laser printer. I would print the instrument face on the decal paper and slide it; /html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00080.html (8,548 bytes)
127. Re: [oletrucks] engine dying randomly (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 09:58:31 -0500; For the past 30 years or so, the manufacturers have been using a sealed fuel tank cap with a separate vent through a charcoal canister to catch the fumes. These old trucks need a vented fuel cap, ava; /html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00162.html (11,146 bytes)
128. Re: [oletrucks] has anyone done this? (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Oct 2002 08:58:50 -0500; As opposed to using a Blazer or S10, It occurred to me the other day. I was driving up my driveway and the 57 3200 was sitting next to my 96 Suburban, both pointed straight at me. Both were about the; /html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00238.html (9,682 bytes)
129. Re: [oletrucks] speakers (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 22:17:14 -0500; I don't know how it sounds with the speakers, but there is a blank piece of sheet metal between the vents and the door. It would be real easy to take this out, cut a speaker hole, and put it back. Th; /html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00337.html (8,603 bytes)
130. RE: [oletrucks] starting question (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 22:26:22 -0500; Don't know if you can get this in California, but in Minnesota some stations carry real old style 91 octane unleaded gasoline with no alcohol, mbte, or anything else that contributes to the short she; /html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00338.html (10,930 bytes)
131. Re: [oletrucks] Lucky brake problem (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 22:33:36 -0500; I've had it happen (when I was a kid) in trucks with single master cylinders and trucks and cars with dual master cylinders. Sure is a lot less exciting with the dual master cylinder :-). BTW, all th; /html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00340.html (8,624 bytes)
132. Re: [oletrucks] heater/dash info? (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Oct 2002 20:08:54 -0600; There were two styles of heaters available on these trucks as options. They are both covered in the Accessory Installation Manual, which is available from Chevy Duty and other vendors. The first used; /html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00358.html (9,245 bytes)
133. Re: [oletrucks] 3 point Seat belts (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Oct 2002 19:52:31 -0600; This is not a good idea. If you get in a crash, the cab can break away from the frame and the seat belt will cut you in half if it tries to go with the frame and you try to go with the cab... On the; /html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00400.html (9,890 bytes)
134. RE: [oletrucks] TF Rear End Rebuild Parts NOW Brake Problems (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 10:30:36 -0500; These are what are called self energizing brakes when rotating forward, meaning that the way the shoes and hinge points are set up, once one of the brake shoes contacts the drum, it tends to want to; /html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00087.html (13,590 bytes)
135. Re: [oletrucks] rear axle seals on TF trucks (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Mon, 23 Sep 2002 15:52:50 -0500; Go to an industrial bearing house and ask for a speedy sleeve with the same ID as the axle OD. This puts a brand new surface on the gouged face of the axle and allows the seal to ride on fresh metal.; /html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00254.html (8,059 bytes)
136. Re: [oletrucks] '58 Apache Running lights question (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Thu, 26 Sep 2002 09:19:54 -0500; This is indeed the stock system for the front "parking lights" on TF trucks. They go off when the headlights are on. This didn't change until the late 60's, early 70's. I still don't know what the fu; /html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00293.html (10,400 bytes)
137. Re: [oletrucks] Rochester Screws Needed (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 12:43:37 -0500; I think these are No. 1, 2, or 3 Machine screws. You might be able to find them at Radio Shack or someplace like that. A good hobby shop that stocks lots of train stuff should have them too. Bruce K; /html/oletrucks/2002-08/msg00017.html (7,751 bytes)
138. Re: [oletrucks] 56 speedometer (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 10:39:43 -0500; Could also be a kink in the outer sheath of the cable. If you are pulling out the inner cable, it helps to disconnect at the tranny and lay the cable out straight over the radiator support. Could als; /html/oletrucks/2002-08/msg00308.html (9,324 bytes)
139. Re: [oletrucks] Engine troubles (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 10:25:21 -0500; Since it wants to run with the starter engaged, sounds like a spark problem. Is the main lead to the ignition still through the ballast resistor? If so, you may not have enough voltage to get a spark; /html/oletrucks/2002-08/msg00347.html (11,699 bytes)
140. Re: [oletrucks] Engine troubles (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 10:36:35 -0500; You can do a static pressure test on the system. The tester is a modified radiator cap that air can be blown into. Blow it up to 5 PSI or so and see where it is leaking. The water pump pumps water in; /html/oletrucks/2002-08/msg00349.html (18,731 bytes)

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