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261. Re: [oletrucks] Vortec Heads x-mac-creator="4D4F5353" (score: 1): Author: "glperry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 11:12:52 -0500 (Central Daylight Time); I work at GM truck plant. Vortec heads were used from about 87 on up whe= they went to one-pc rear main seals too. The Vortec name on engine was/is pushed more as advertising/labeling now than before; /html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00180.html (10,014 bytes)
262. Re: [oletrucks] Still having TF power brake problems - any (score: 1): Author: "glperry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 11:19:32 -0500 (Central Daylight Time); Don't most dual systems need the porportioning (sp) valves as part of system? It's the one right by the MC and has wire for light if something goes bad.=0D I would have thought if putting on new bra; /html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00181.html (12,098 bytes)
263. Re: [oletrucks] re: Dusty's 1950 GMC - Tranny/clutch question (score: 1): Author: "glperry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 10:22:03 -0500 (Central Daylight Time); Dave, on front of trans? I've never seen a hole in one. Seems it would ca= the bearing and wear there. Sure it isn't just broken out or worn? =0D =0D One other thing...is that your Son's truck in Cla; /html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00216.html (8,615 bytes)
264. Re: [oletrucks] re: Dusty's 1950 GMC - Tranny/clutch question (score: 1): Author: "glperry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2002 10:52:34 -0500 (Central Daylight Time); I was just thinking of my last response on this problem. There IS a drain back hole in flat vertical plate with the bolts in it. It has to line up with the bigger round opening below the bearing and; /html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00218.html (9,975 bytes)
265. [oletrucks] Ring gear (score: 1): Author: "glperry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 10:51:32 -0500 (Central Daylight Time); Just as a note, LMC catalog came today and had "new" part. A ring gear fo= 55-59 235 engines for only $19.95! should fit older engines too, teeth ar= e diff $ for 12 volt.=0D =0D G. L. Grumpy's=0D Ol; /html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00224.html (6,603 bytes)
266. Re: [oletrucks] I am wondering? (score: 1): Author: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Sat, 1 Jun 2002 22:25:00 -0500 (US Eastern Standard Time); Allan, this is old, so maybe you fixed already but,,, even in the new tru= factories they use wood blocks, nylon blocks and levers and "things" that they just put into the hinge areas or around door; /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00007.html (8,378 bytes)
267. Re: [oletrucks] Quick steering column question (score: 1): Author: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Sat, 8 Jun 2002 11:12:11 -0500 (US Eastern Standard Time); Ryan, It DON'T come apart. Shaft and housing is one pc all the way to steering wheel. You have to remove steering arm (with puller only) and steering wheel and probly shift linkage or at least handle; /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00072.html (9,070 bytes)
268. Re: [oletrucks] 350/700R4 (score: 1): Author: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Fri, 3 May 2002 10:34:10 -0500 (US Eastern Standard Time); Adjusting bands is no longer a service for auto trans's. In 50's and some into early=0D 60's with old designs needed that, no more. Service is changing oil and filter now and maybe seals. =0D =0D --O; /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00066.html (13,370 bytes)
269. Re: [oletrucks] My Truck Arrived Today!! (score: 1): Author: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Sun, 5 May 2002 00:40:06 -0500 (US Eastern Standard Time); Negative side of coil is the wire from Distributor, usually on a bolt-lug= side of it near edge of cap. Positive needs battery power, usually comes=20 from a wire going to ignition switch inside or m; /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00086.html (9,086 bytes)
270. Re: [oletrucks] 350/700R4 (score: 1): Author: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Sun, 5 May 2002 11:34:02 -0500 (US Eastern Standard Time); About 87 or so up the V-8's in the trucks at least had the size cast into the "ledge" on back of engine where trans bolts up to it. It's near outsi= de edge. It will be listed as 5.0 ltr for 305 and; /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00090.html (11,305 bytes)
271. Re: [oletrucks] Automatic trans floor shifter (score: 1): Author: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Sun, 5 May 2002 23:01:56 -0500 (US Eastern Standard Time); Gordy, Lots of rodders use the old Mustang/Pinto shifters for the ease of install. In a truck would be too low to floor. I have also seen Camaro shifters, same as Firebird and about any Cavilier or J; /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00097.html (8,387 bytes)
272. Re: [oletrucks] double action fuel pumps?? questions (score: 1): Author: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 12:08:29 -0500 (US Eastern Standard Time); Brian, not sure if pumps interchange between Chev and GMC, but I believe = the pumps from later Chevs still fit older ones in 235 size anyway. Most of t= hem are only the Metal body ones. Originals; /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00167.html (13,035 bytes)
273. Re: [oletrucks] 57 steering box help (score: 1): Author: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Sun, 19 May 2002 21:53:13 -0500 (US Eastern Standard Time); I had set-up this box with parts like kit's and mounted on outside forwar= frame rail. YES, you do have to bore or cut a hole in the inner fender to have shaft get thru. Think now, box on OUTside of; /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00259.html (10,180 bytes)
274. Re: [oletrucks] More 235 color questions--late 50s (score: 1): Author: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Fri, 24 May 2002 10:26:51 -0500 (US Eastern Standard Time); Jim, I've always thought my big truck engines were light green too and including my Detroit Diesel. Now that I have some apart and 'specially th= e diesel, it appears grey in the covered areas and gr; /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00315.html (9,437 bytes)
275. Re: [oletrucks] Shock mounts for AD (score: 1): Author: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 21:50:44 -0500 (US Eastern Standard Time); There is a catalog from CA, I can check that offers homemade sort of mou= to bolt onto frame. They look heavier than stock ones, more square. OR, t= ry Bow Tie Bits for used parts, he's on line. I ha; /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00339.html (7,840 bytes)
276. [oletrucks] Re: [old-chevy-truck] BODY FILLER DETECTORS (CROSS-POSTING (score: 1): Author: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Fri, 5 Apr 2002 14:33:22 -0500 (US Eastern Standard Time); I believe Eastwood has one, probably over-priced for sure. Think they are= line at www.eastwood.com or close to that.=0D =0D =0D --Original Message--=0D =0D From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com=0D D; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00184.html (8,166 bytes)
277. Re: [oletrucks] 292 ID help (score: 1): Author: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Sat, 6 Apr 2002 14:13:49 -0500 (US Eastern Standard Time); Jeff, on your stamping. I just got the book-Chevy In-line Six Power Manua= by Leo Santucci and it's great. It even talks about the Mexican block mad= e up into the 90's. We make Mex trucks in plant I; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00203.html (8,695 bytes)
278. Re: [oletrucks] Anyone Have a 235 or 216? (score: 1): Author: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2002 13:04:40 -0500 (US Eastern Standard Time); Ted, I read alot on tractors and lots of fellas use something called JB W= It is a two-part compound that you mix and push/squeeze into the crack o= r hole and let set a day or so. Guys swear by it.; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00223.html (8,713 bytes)
279. Re: [oletrucks] Larger GMC 5 window cab trucks (55-59) (score: 1): Author: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2002 12:05:45 -0500 (US Eastern Standard Time); Bob, Jolly Goodfellow has GMC sites and one with good pix and info for CO= too. Try just www.oldcoetrucks.com or www.favorites.com/~jolly/COEtrucks = for sites. He has lots of links to other sites an; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00510.html (9,445 bytes)
280. Re: [oletrucks] Larger GMC 5 window cab trucks (55-59) (score: 1): Author: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>; Date: Sun, 21 Apr 2002 12:12:21 -0500 (US Eastern Standard Time); Bob, those are the COE's of the Era. Really called LCF's for Low Cab Forw= The fenders are short, but way high and cab is closer to stock pick-up c= ab than the older AD's were. Course, the GMC's tha; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00512.html (9,386 bytes)

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