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221. Re: [oletrucks] 3/4 ton running boards, batteries, and (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2001 23:59:02 -0400; where the gas tank was in my AD?< Andy, I wouldn't put the battery in the cab for safety reasons. If you are in an accident (heaven forbid), you wouldn't want the acid to get on you. The battery als; /html/oletrucks/2001-06/msg00114.html (9,136 bytes)
222. Re: [oletrucks] Horns (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 23:27:56 -0400; Wayne, if your horn wont work, pop the cover and see if the points are stuck, sand them with some fine paper and give it a try. You can also adjust the tone by slowly turning the adjustment nut in or; /html/oletrucks/2001-06/msg00219.html (7,363 bytes)
223. Re: [oletrucks] 3/4 ton running boards, batteries, and (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Thu, 7 Jun 2001 00:05:55 -0400; Bill, the battery is NOT inside the cab on AD trucks, it hangs below the floor OUTSIDE the passenger compartment, in the fresh air. Andy wanted to know if it would be OK to put it where his gas tank; /html/oletrucks/2001-06/msg00221.html (11,510 bytes)
224. Re: [oletrucks] seat rails (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Jun 2001 20:54:22 -0400; I would use White Lithium Lube. It tends to stay where it's put. Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker Hughesville, Maryland oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2001-06/msg00377.html (7,530 bytes)
225. Re: [oletrucks] paint code (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Jun 2001 01:55:41 -0400; 1956 paint # 724 = Sand Beige (also called Oak Beige for interior use). Dulux Code # 93-57821 DUCO # 1885, 246-57821 Trim = Interior STD = Standard Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker Hughesville, Maryland; /html/oletrucks/2001-06/msg00497.html (7,333 bytes)
226. Re: [oletrucks] original paint (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2001 16:42:48 -0400; Contact Bob Adler, he sells modern conversions for lots of years.....You out there Bob? Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker Hughesville, Maryland Apache oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built be; /html/oletrucks/2001-06/msg00584.html (7,617 bytes)
227. Re: [oletrucks] 55 engine cast # (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Tue, 1 May 2001 23:30:32 -0400; Gary, my books show your motor to be a '57 and up "Regular 235". F = Flint 5 = month 08 = day A = Regular 235 Note '56 and earlier motors had serial numbers stamped just ahead of the Plant Date Code,; /html/oletrucks/2001-05/msg00014.html (7,558 bytes)
228. Re: [oletrucks] 58 GMC should I ??? (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Thu, 3 May 2001 22:52:39 -0400; Jeff, I would be very leery of the rust above the windshield....if it is rusted on the outside than it is must likely the same on the inside. Even if it isn't rusted through you can bet it is thin. A; /html/oletrucks/2001-05/msg00078.html (9,735 bytes)
229. Re: [oletrucks] Rough running 53 216 3100 (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Fri, 11 May 2001 21:36:01 -0400; Hey Joe, as a side note...WD-40 is no longer made with Propane as its propellant, so it wont work as a leak tester anymore (unless you still have an old can). It also wont work as starting fluid eith; /html/oletrucks/2001-05/msg00247.html (10,045 bytes)
230. Re: [oletrucks] A few stepside questions (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Mon, 14 May 2001 21:45:22 -0400; Mike, Backup Lights were an Accessory item on TF trucks. They came with a wedge adapter to allow the flat base of the light to mount to the curved fender. Some time in the 60's they stamped the flat; /html/oletrucks/2001-05/msg00287.html (9,704 bytes)
231. Re: [oletrucks] Truck Carlisle (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Sun, 20 May 2001 23:59:41 -0400; My son and I will be setup on space I-30 & 31. Stop by and say HI! Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker Hughesville, Maryland will group. Kingston, oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between; /html/oletrucks/2001-05/msg00419.html (7,869 bytes)
232. Re: [oletrucks] Carlisle truck show (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Thu, 31 May 2001 23:14:31 -0400; As a vendor at Truck Carlisle I can give the following account: The Big Rigs and the Flea Market Vendors all set up on the South end of the Fair Grounds. This area is for the most part very civilized; /html/oletrucks/2001-05/msg00645.html (7,642 bytes)
233. Re: [oletrucks] 1 ton rear question.. was: Camaro Rear End (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Tue, 3 Apr 2001 22:44:04 -0400; Justin, have you thought about adding an auxiliary transmission for Overdrive and leaving the existing rear alone? This would give you the best of both worlds, low range (normal direct drive) for the; /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00092.html (8,169 bytes)
234. Re: [oletrucks] Going in the shop, finally (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Wed, 4 Apr 2001 23:18:17 -0400; Hey Bill, have you considered buying a better cab? I bought a Midwest '57 cab to put on my wrecker that only needs about 2" at the rear corners and the steps replaced because they are very dented. I; /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00129.html (9,055 bytes)
235. Re: [oletrucks] '51 1 ton rear end -- tire/wheel size (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Thu, 5 Apr 2001 23:16:04 -0400; Hi Justin, A Brownie Box is an auxiliary transmission normally found on BIG rigs. They can be either underdrive, overdrive or a combination of both and have many different gear ratios. They can be 2,; /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00169.html (10,624 bytes)
236. Re: [oletrucks] Fw: gmc tow truck (advise) (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 23:10:26 -0400; Jay, if it is an old Holmes unit it may be power up only. You had to slip the winch clutch to lower your load....very dangerous. I believe the power up and down units were introduced in the early 50'; /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00309.html (9,790 bytes)
237. Re: [oletrucks] New COE (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2001 23:45:14 -0400; Gary, my book has the "VS" as a 5700 158" wheel base, the "VR" as the 5400 138" wheel base and the "VP" as the 5100 110" wheel base. I'll take a guess at the number break down: 1 = Plant (Flint) VS =; /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00332.html (7,723 bytes)
238. Re: [oletrucks] 440 Holmes Wrecker body (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 23:55:27 -0400; Try the Towing and Recovery Museum in Chattanooga, TN. The world's only Tow Truck Museum with equipment and trucks dating back to 1916. They have lots of good wrecker info...phone: 423-267-3132. Mike; /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00557.html (7,370 bytes)
239. Re: [oletrucks] 4400 '57 (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 23:11:23 -0400; I agree with Gary....TOW it home! As for price....what body does it have? I got a '56 4400 Stake body with all the normal rust and a clear title FREE! Well almost....it cost me about $40.00 in fuel t; /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00636.html (10,038 bytes)
240. Re: [oletrucks] 58 GMC floorshift???? (score: 1): Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>; Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 23:46:30 -0400; Jeff, for as long as I can remember GMC's could and did have 4 speeds. I can't confirm via literature (all of mine is Chevy) but, I would be VERY surprised to find out they were not available. I bet; /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00639.html (8,278 bytes)

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