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161. Re: [oletrucks] S-10 transmission (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 17:27:15 -0700
disc to through the I was curious too. Jack Halton mentioned some change to the input shaft. I wasn't aware of this. Regards, Grant S. oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 a
/html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01130.html (7,478 bytes)

162. Re: [oletrucks] Now THIS is a restoration project! (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2000 13:13:08 -0700
You know, that partner program deal sounds kinda good. Anybody wanna take my truck home and do all the work while I put up the cash I was gonna have to come up with anyway, and give me back the truck
/html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01211.html (7,351 bytes)

163. [oletrucks] 8 volt conversion questions (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 21:45:04 -0700
I've decided to give my 55 thunderbird a try on 8 volts. I have a couple of questions for you guys who've done this. Do I need to adjust the current limiter or just the voltage limiter in the regulat
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00029.html (7,004 bytes)

164. Re: [oletrucks] Engine (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2000 09:55:48 -0700
The back of the bell housing will bolt to your tranny. You will need to do new motor mounts.
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00118.html (6,710 bytes)

165. [oletrucks] Test (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 21:31:06 -0700
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00142.html (6,177 bytes)

166. [oletrucks] test (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 21:33:34 -0700
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00143.html (6,223 bytes)

167. [oletrucks] An interesting day... (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 21:36:35 -0700
An old chinese curse goes "May you live in interesting times." By that standard, I've had an interesting day. I set out to drive my 55 thunderbird down from my parents' house, about 60 miles away, to
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00144.html (8,835 bytes)

168. [oletrucks] commander tires (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Wed, 7 Jun 2000 22:20:17 -0700
The tire that I lost was called a Commander. Has anyone ever heard of this brand? The others are nearly new, so I'd like to find a replacement. Thanks, Grant S.
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00146.html (6,403 bytes)

169. Re: [oletrucks] Floor shift lever location. (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 2000 10:08:00 -0700
Mark, it is easiest to install the tranny, then measure the maximum throws of the shift arm at the floor level. Once you have the measurements in relation to the edges of the access hole in the floo
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00187.html (7,205 bytes)

170. Re: [oletrucks] BIG truck idea (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Sun, 11 Jun 2000 11:12:30 -0700
Hi Brian, I'm generally in favor of building oddball trucks for a couple of reasons. Generally, they're cheap and not rare, so it's no great tragedy if you lose interest mid-project. There is still a
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00224.html (8,380 bytes)

171. Re: [oletrucks] Concept LV Acrylic Urethane by PPG (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 01:14:38 -0700
Whitney, I've been using the same stuff to paint a set of inner fenders. It is nice, isn't it? 'Spensive, though. I've found that the paint dries sufficiently to keep dust from becoming permanently a
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00238.html (7,337 bytes)

172. [oletrucks] Brakes (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 15:13:49 -0700
This is a little off topic, but trucks are subject to the same problem, so the discussion should be educational. As you may know, I've been obliged to rebuild the rear brakes on my 55 thunderbird. I'
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00251.html (7,961 bytes)

173. Re: [oletrucks] Brakes (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 22:24:03 -0700
Thanks, Jim. I think all of those issues are under control except, perhaps the parking brake. I'll check that in the morning if my muscles don't ache too much. Wish I had a lift. Grant.
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00265.html (7,701 bytes)

174. Re: [oletrucks] Brakes (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2000 22:27:59 -0700
Thanks, Michael. Not sure how to do this. I suspect I'd botch it. Is there a method to figure where to relieve? What's the best method of removing material? Grant
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00266.html (7,416 bytes)

175. Re: [oletrucks] Brakes (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 09:46:05 -0700
Thanks Byron. No, the primary and secondary shoes are in the right places. I've made that mistake before, but not this time. Grant S.
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00286.html (7,679 bytes)

176. Re: [oletrucks] Gunk (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 17:18:59 -0700
I second Wally's recommendation of a power washer. Best of all is a steam cleaner, or failing that, a hot pressure washer. The heat really helps to break up the grease. I try to find a strip of old c
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00305.html (7,447 bytes)

177. Re: [oletrucks] 1941 -1946 Huck Brakes (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Tue, 13 Jun 2000 17:43:30 -0700
Kevin, I found some of the huck clips by going around to brake stores and old auto parts stores and showing the oldest guy in the place what I was looking for. You have to go to the stores run by the
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00307.html (7,651 bytes)

178. Re: [oletrucks] Brakes--epilogue (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 22:10:45 -0700
I figured out why the brake drum was not going over the shoes. I had replaced everything, except the little hold down pins and cups. Well, they looked so insignificant, after all, and they didn't loo
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00339.html (6,831 bytes)

179. Re: [oletrucks] HYDROVAC (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 22:30:47 -0700
That's where it is on my 55 Buick Roadmaster. Grant S location
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00340.html (7,132 bytes)

180. Re: [oletrucks] Truck Cover (score: 1)
Author: "G. Simmons" <gls@4link.net>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2000 22:16:06 -0700
Hi Bill, It always amazes me when people talk about rain in the summer. I can't imagine what that would be like. I remember one summer when I was about 10 years old, it sprinkled for about 5 minutes.
/html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00367.html (7,577 bytes)


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