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21. Re: [oletrucks] 1/2 ton truck weight? (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 09:47:06 -0700; Mike-- That panel truck weight is for the one ton, isn't it? (model 3805). THe lalf ton panel (3105) should weigh about 3600. Hey, that reminds me...I have the Chevy specs for 59 trucks...and it lis; /html/oletrucks/2003-01/msg00186.html (7,913 bytes)
22. [oletrucks] The Sweet Smell of Bondo (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 09:43:27 -0700; I told some folks in town that I'd finally get my Suburban done this year (it's been very slow progress since I got it almost 5 years ago). So, I got back to work on it. Click the link to my homepage; /html/oletrucks/2003-01/msg00378.html (6,784 bytes)
23. Re: [oletrucks] Workshop Floor Ideas? (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Mon, 30 Dec 2002 15:29:15 -0700; Concrete has gone up since I built my shop 10 yrs ago...but that price doesn't sound tooooo far out of line. I got to visit the closed down Chevy factory in Kansas City, where my 55 Belair was built; /html/oletrucks/2002-12/msg00325.html (8,856 bytes)
24. Re [oletrucks] Bumpers and brackets (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 07 Nov 2002 20:42:16 -0700; The beds are the same, the rear part of the frame is the same (34"), the bumpers look the same, and I think they are listed as the same part in the catalogs. I'm not sure if the brackets are the same; /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00074.html (7,451 bytes)
25. [oletrucks] A Boy and his Engine--235 Head Gasket Magic? (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Mon, 03 Jun 2002 11:51:32 -0700; Gary's engine is coming along nicely: http://www.mindspring.com/~jforbes2/boyand.jpg Since we're about ready to put the head on, I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for how to put on th; /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00033.html (7,593 bytes)
26. Re: [oletrucks] Mystery Engine (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 05 Jun 2002 19:13:41 -0700; John-- It was built at the Tonnawanda plant on October 23, and it is indeed a 235. If you get the casting date from the block, which is hiding partly visible behind the starter, you should be able t; /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00055.html (7,763 bytes)
27. Re: [oletrucks] GM V8 Engine questions (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Sun, 16 Jun 2002 08:36:39 -0700; The small and big block Chevy V8s have the same bellhousing pattern, flywheel pattern, and side mount location. But a big block will not fit in many small block powered vehicles, because the engine; /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00188.html (13,006 bytes)
28. [oletrucks] Rod knock (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 09:59:57 -0700; -snip Rod bearings will knock when they get too much clearance, usually from wear caused by lack of oil (or just too many miles). When the bearing and crank journal get too hot, then the bearing mig; /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00211.html (7,663 bytes)
29. Re: [oletrucks] Seville Differential in a '53 3100???? (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Jun 2002 11:05:59 -0700; My limited experience with Seville rear disk brakes makes me want to recommend a normal 75-79 Nova 10 bolt rearend instead....if you want to know why, just price a pair of rebuilt calipers! and see; /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00238.html (7,743 bytes)
30. Re: [oletrucks] Bell Housing (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2002 12:55:20 -0700; Ron-- The V8 engines all have the same bolt pattern where the bellhousing bolts to the engine. The 3 speed and car and pre-68 truck 4 speed manual trannys all have the same bolt pattern and hole siz; /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00302.html (7,720 bytes)
31. [oletrucks] Voltmeter or Ammeter, and Current (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Sat, 04 May 2002 18:02:12 -0700; Hi all... On the "could they be stupid enough to run all that current thru a voltmeter" thread...yes, they ran all that current thru an AMMETER. But things changed a few years later, when they used a; /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00084.html (9,664 bytes)
32. Re: [oletrucks] Jammed Linkage on Saginaw 4 Speed (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 08 May 2002 09:07:38 -0700; I agree, go automatic! But seriously... I don't think you've described the problem well enough for us to figure out what's going on. Does the transmission seem to stick in second gear when it jams?; /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00126.html (9,701 bytes)
33. Re: [oletrucks] hood emblem--V8 vs 6 cyl (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 21:52:53 -0700; Carl-- The 56 trucks originally used two V emblems on the front fenders, while the 57 trucks went to the V on the hood emblem. You could use a 57 V8 hood emblem on a 56, but it would not be original; /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00230.html (7,606 bytes)
34. [oletrucks] More 235 color questions--late 50s (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 17:44:12 -0700; Hi, I've done a search of the archives, and it appears that the consensus is that the 235 engine used in trucks was painted gray. However, I recall the (original as far as I know) engine in my first; /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00306.html (8,329 bytes)
35. Re: [oletrucks] 235 wisdom (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Mon, 27 May 2002 15:12:33 -0700; Get the radiator fixed? It could be well plugged up. The block is also probably well plugged up, but getting it cleaned out usually means pulling the engine apart...or at least popping out the freez; /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00342.html (9,446 bytes)
36. Re: [oletrucks] Wiring questions (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Fri, 31 May 2002 22:47:25 -0700; The large cap HEI has 3 wires running from the base of the distributor, to the cap...then there are terminals in the cap to connect two more wires, one marked "BAT" and the other marked "TACH". You; /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00412.html (8,650 bytes)
37. [oletrucks] another TF suburban (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Sun, 07 Apr 2002 12:30:29 -0700; So, I was at this swap meet in Tucson yesterday, and there was this decrepit looking 56 Suburban on a trailer, and one thing led to another... Now, what am I gonna do with it? I bought it mainly beca; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00225.html (8,283 bytes)
38. RE: [oletrucks] another TF suburban (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 07:26:40 -0700; The suburban does have the sway bar. That's one of the neat parts I'd like to hang on to, though! Jim oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00309.html (7,246 bytes)
39. Re: [oletrucks] Cam Shaft (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2002 17:26:05 -0700; Bill-- What a coincidence...I went thru the same thing with my blower motor, I have the Summit cam for the big block (more lift, similar duration) in my mild blown 454. It works great, and I'm tied; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00499.html (7,850 bytes)
40. Re: [oletrucks] engine rebuild sticker shock (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Sat, 20 Apr 2002 17:29:23 -0700; Yeah, those old oddball engines are expensive! And Egge is not known for being the most inexpensive place to get parts, either. You might want to check with your machine shop and see if they can get; /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00500.html (8,666 bytes)

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