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1. [oletrucks] TF amp gage replacement (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2003 18:58:40 -0700; On a 59 truck I worked on for a friend years ago, I took out the ammeter, and made a relacement "idiot light" for it...just a flat plate of sheet metal with a hole in it to fit where the ammeter had; /html/oletrucks/2003-10/msg00023.html (7,275 bytes)
2. [oletrucks] Finally a little more progress on the 'burb (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2003 13:54:27 -0700; After letting my 57 Suburban sit for the past 9 months, I moved it into the working area of my garage yesterday, and this morning patched up the few rust holes on the drivers side quarter panel, and; /html/oletrucks/2003-10/msg00202.html (7,375 bytes)
3. Re: [oletrucks] Questions on Mods to 52 Burb (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Fri, 31 Oct 2003 09:21:04 -0700; The only problem I can see with using the disc/drum master cylinder is that the reservoir for the rear brakes is small, and may run out of fluid if you don't check the fluid level and the brake pads; /html/oletrucks/2003-10/msg00386.html (8,602 bytes)
4. Re: [oletrucks] Breaking old welds (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Sun, 28 Sep 2003 08:59:48 -0700; Bill-- You might talk to places in town that do trailer hitches, they should be able to remove as well as install :) Probably a cutting torch will be needed, but it must be used by someone who knows; /html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00374.html (7,673 bytes)
5. [oletrucks] Re: 454>TF (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2003 22:41:37 -0700; When I first swapped the 396 into my 59, back when I was 17, I kept the stock tranny, and the drivers side manifold rubbed on the steering box. Eventually I got it to clear, using Hedman headers (68; /html/oletrucks/2003-08/msg00428.html (7,997 bytes)
6. Re: [oletrucks] Fwd: '57 Suburban Ambulance For Sale (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 02 Jul 2003 12:20:28 -0700; Neat truck! But it's not a Suburban, it's a long wheelbase panel truck, with a side door and quarter windows added. The model 3805 panel truck was quite a bit longer than the short wheelbase Suburba; /html/oletrucks/2003-07/msg00038.html (7,462 bytes)
7. Re: [oletrucks] 454? 1972 chevy truck (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 12:26:40 -0700; A big block in a truck would have the TH400. The 402 and 454 look almost identical, the numbers stamped on the block are different and can help us figure out which it is. I believe the half ton pick; /html/oletrucks/2003-07/msg00623.html (8,001 bytes)
8. [oletrucks] 6 lug to 5 lug (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2003 14:44:32 -0700; The deal is that the 2 wheel drive pickups went to 5 lug wheels and front disk brakes in 1971. The 4x4s also went to disk brakes, but kept the 6 lug pattern. I expect the rear brake pictures in the; /html/oletrucks/2003-07/msg00672.html (7,473 bytes)
9. [oletrucks] 55-59 TF power steering recommendations? (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 05 Jun 2003 19:33:38 -0700; Hi all... A friend is building a 56 Cameo, sort of a resto-rod. He wants disk brakes and power steering, but doesn't really want to do a subframe or suspension swap. The truck will get a small block/; /html/oletrucks/2003-06/msg00097.html (7,660 bytes)
10. [oletrucks] alternator wiring (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2003 11:11:03 -0700; I have the same alternator on both of my oletrucks, so it's on topic (just pretend you've already installed the engine in an oletruck) When you say "amp gage", I'm not sure exactly what you mean. GM; /html/oletrucks/2003-06/msg00188.html (10,306 bytes)
11. Re: [oletrucks] el camino alternator wiring...off subject?? (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Fri, 13 Jun 2003 10:16:32 -0700; Lots of good info..thanks! but one minor nitpick--there are some alternators with the back plug connection, which are external regulator type alternators. They have the two connector blades parallel; /html/oletrucks/2003-06/msg00203.html (8,086 bytes)
12. [oletrucks] TF stuff and such - diesels (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2003 08:02:02 -0700; The Chevy 6.2 liter diesel would probably be closer to a bolt in, since it uses the same side mounts as the small block Chevy engine. You would need to add an aftermarket crossmember to hold the eng; /html/oletrucks/2003-06/msg00252.html (9,675 bytes)
13. Re: [oletrucks] Hole repair in stepside bedsides (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Sun, 22 Jun 2003 19:14:58 -0700; Many years ago, long before I had a MIG welder, I was faced with the same problem, and I used a propane torch and soldered the holes. Seemed to work ok, and it doesn't make enough heat to really war; /html/oletrucks/2003-06/msg00358.html (9,815 bytes)
14. Re: [oletrucks] 58 gmc wideside(fleetside) bumper (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Sun, 18 May 2003 20:41:47 -0700; Mark-- The 58-59 Fleetside rear bumper is a very rare piece, the last one I saw for sale that I kick myself for not getting was over 12 years ago, and he wanted $275 for it! This bumper looks pretty; /html/oletrucks/2003-05/msg00360.html (8,108 bytes)
15. Re: [oletrucks] Free 235 motor (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 28 May 2003 10:08:12 -0700; Might want to be careful here....I recall that the 63 Impala was the first full size Chevy to have the "new" 230 engine. The 230 is completely different from the 235, it will not bolt into an oletru; /html/oletrucks/2003-05/msg00537.html (7,664 bytes)
16. [oletrucks] 59 engine colors-sales brochure (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Sun, 02 Feb 2003 11:20:59 -0700; I have some 59 truck sales brochures, including for big trucks and El Camino/Sedan Delivery. The engines shown in the brochures are artist drawings of photographs, but what's interesting is the color; /html/oletrucks/2003-02/msg00014.html (7,475 bytes)
17. [oletrucks] trailering trucks? (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Fri, 07 Feb 2003 17:11:38 -0700; I don't really understand the issue...usually when I'm trailering something, the oletruck is in front of the trailer, pulling it :) Seriously, when using a car trailer, hauling a normal weight car or; /html/oletrucks/2003-02/msg00134.html (7,003 bytes)
18. [oletrucks] 56 265 engine codes (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Feb 2003 17:55:26 -0700; Hi, does anyone have the 1956 Chevy info package? I am trying to figure out for sure what engine I just got hold of. It appears to be a 1956 engine, has the 7 digit serial number, then F56B, meaning; /html/oletrucks/2003-02/msg00223.html (7,065 bytes)
19. Re: [oletrucks] engine/tranny removal question?? (41) (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Tue, 14 Jan 2003 07:45:16 -0700; Pat-- You'll want to remove the engine separately! Unbolt the tranny from the bellhousing (may be two bolts that go in from inside the bellhousing). Pull the engine and bellhousing as an assembly, l; /html/oletrucks/2003-01/msg00176.html (8,561 bytes)
20. Re: [oletrucks] 1/2 ton truck weight? (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 09:38:15 -0700; Howdy, Mark! I don't know for sure what the Suburbans weigh...but my guess is it's just a couple hundred pounds more than the pickups, all else being equal. My 59 long bed fleetside, with (heavy!) b; /html/oletrucks/2003-01/msg00185.html (8,515 bytes)

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