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161. Re: [oletrucks] Question concerning TF windows (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 00:33:15 -0600; They pretty much have to go in with the glass in. The glass won't fit if they are in there already because of the water seal (looks like a windshield wiper blade) that goes under the mohairs. I had p; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00016.html (8,371 bytes)
162. Re: [oletrucks] Galvanized Steel on new GMC and Chevy Burbs (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 19:09:42 -0600; Get a 2500. You get heavier rear axle, transmission, other components. Those half ton pickup parts they put under these things are just too light. Also get the towing package, includes some critical; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00045.html (8,042 bytes)
163. Re: [oletrucks] Portable heaters?? (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2002 12:13:32 -0600; The sunshine propane heaters (the infra red ones that attach to the top of a propane tank) work great for heating up specific areas. They shine infrared and heat what they shine on, but move no air.; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00060.html (10,335 bytes)
164. Re: [oletrucks] Alternator Wiring & Gibbon (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2002 15:01:55 -0600; Assume you have an early internal regulator alternator based on terminals (top, not back) and year ('74) This is called the two wire alternator. R or 1 hooks up to a keyed ignition source. F or 2 hoo; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00156.html (14,633 bytes)
165. Re: [oletrucks] Minimal wiring (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2002 09:56:29 -0600; Pretty simple on these things. Besides the heavy wire from the battery + to the starter and the engine block to the battery -, you will need a hot wire to the key switch, a wire from the key switch t; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00179.html (7,991 bytes)
166. Re: [oletrucks] Electrical manuels Free (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 11:16:24 -0600; Try this site. It has a full wiring diagram for a 55-2 through 59 in printable form. Someone else on the list pointed it out before. The factory service manual and assembly manual for these trucks ar; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00212.html (7,694 bytes)
167. Re: [oletrucks] Overheating solved - head gasket help now (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2002 16:56:54 -0600; These things are actually pretty forgiving compared to today's engines. First, yes, you had a blown head gasket. No doubt about it. Second, yes, you can reuse the head bolts. New ones should be readi; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00370.html (12,493 bytes)
168. Re: [oletrucks] 57 running board supports (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2002 17:13:30 -0600; Cab or box running boards? Bruce K 57 3200 MN bought the they mount. == EASY and FREE access to your email anywhere: http://Mailreader.com/ == oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built betwee; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00371.html (7,228 bytes)
169. Re: [oletrucks] 48-53 Battery on Firewall (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 22:37:44 -0600; The two angles backing the 55-2 through 59 battery trays are flat and are bolted into the firewall with four 1/2" bolts. I saw a 57 tray in a 53 once, it was a farm modification but looked like it be; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00441.html (9,717 bytes)
170. Re: [oletrucks] 48-53 Battery on Firewall (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 21:16:12 -0600; The 58 tray is for a 12 volt battery and modern batteries fit right in. Bruce Kettunen 57 3200 MN enough to ..would under the booster a stock have such as I cannot so that the and 1959 == EASY and FR; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00468.html (11,000 bytes)
171. Re: [oletrucks] Re: Later-model bumper to TF truck...frame (score: 1): Author: Bruce Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Jan 2002 00:12:37 -0600; The stepside boxes and frame mounts were pretty much the same from 55-2 to 1987. Should be no problem to find a stepside step bumper, maybe even a new one. In the older days there were a lot of very; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00524.html (8,099 bytes)
172. Re: [oletrucks] compressed air (score: 1): Author: Bruce K <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2001 22:08:34 -0600; An air line can never be too big or too strong <g> I would go with the steel pipe. Your plan sounds good, but don't forget to set the pipe up so any water trapped in it can be drained. Forget PVC, it; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00141.html (10,081 bytes)
173. Re: [oletrucks] lens replacements (score: 1): Author: Bruce K <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 19:20:23 -0600; I'm going by memory from my dad's old '58 here, but aren't these lenses and the frame around them the same as for the standard TF pickup tailights (round)? If so, any of the parts houses have them in; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00152.html (8,520 bytes)
174. Re: [oletrucks] tranny problem (score: 1): Author: Bruce K <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 19:28:25 -0600; Could be a worn linkage between the column and the tranny or a worn synchronizer in the transmission. (Does a 52 have a Synchromesh transmission?) Bruce K 57 3200 MN coupe == EASY and FREE access to; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00153.html (7,991 bytes)
175. Re: [oletrucks] homemade 3 phase, was Air Compressors (score: 1): Author: Bruce K <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Thu, 13 Dec 2001 21:36:10 -0600; I'm not an electrician, so use this with a grain of salt. I have been around 440V and larger motors for 30 years and learned a few tricks. One guy I know bought a 3 phase lathe and wanted to put it i; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00262.html (15,161 bytes)
176. Re: [oletrucks] 53 Chevy Alternator Wiring (score: 1): Author: Bruce K <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Sat, 15 Dec 2001 20:10:12 -0600; What kind of alternator? Bruce K 57 3200 MN help. == EASY and FREE access to your email anywhere: http://kralweb.com/mail == oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00294.html (7,375 bytes)
177. Re: [oletrucks] engine (score: 1): Author: Bruce K <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 22:34:57 -0600; Just one thing more. Make sure that both valves are closed or you could be one rotation off. This would put the distributor 1/2 turn off. You can either pull the valve covers or check for air coming; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00358.html (8,944 bytes)
178. Re: [oletrucks] engine help (score: 1): Author: Bruce K <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 22:59:06 -0600; Let's get back to basics. Does the order of plug wires on the distributor jive with the firing order in the direction the distributor turns? If you hook up a spark plug in the open directly to the co; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00377.html (9,170 bytes)
179. Re: [oletrucks] Springs (score: 1): Author: Bruce K <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2001 23:23:46 -0600; Look for the spring constant, usually rated in pounds per inch of compression. The higher the number, the stiffer the spring. As a general rule of thumb, with the same coil diameter and same steel co; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00378.html (7,391 bytes)
180. Re: [oletrucks] engine help (score: 1): Author: Bruce K <bekett@uslink.net>; Date: Fri, 21 Dec 2001 12:54:46 -0600; If you mean oil-gas mix like chain saw, snowmobile, or outboard gas, (youy can sure tell where I'm from) yes, it could cause a hard start, especially if it is normal strength in the truck's tank. I w; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00390.html (8,079 bytes)

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