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41. Re: [oletrucks] Heater core? (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Sat, 02 Mar 2002 12:38:39 -0700; The 58A code is the date code...January 1959. In the olden days, perhaps 10 years ago, it was common practice for radiator shops to recore heater cores like that. They would measure the old core, an; /html/oletrucks/2002-03/msg00008.html (7,295 bytes)
42. Re: [oletrucks] ??? Nuts, Bolts, & Washers ???? (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 07:12:07 -0700; I bought an assortment at the parts store, it's made by Dorman, which is a common brand name for hardware at "real" parts stores (ie. those stores that are closed on Sunday). This assortment took so; /html/oletrucks/2002-03/msg00184.html (8,097 bytes)
43. Re: [oletrucks] Inexpensive Header for TF-235? (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2002 18:19:43 -0700; Mike-- I got a pair of slightly used 235 headers, which I think is for a TF, at a swap meet in Tucson last fall, for $30... Another guy had a pair for $75. There's another swap meet coming up next w; /html/oletrucks/2002-03/msg00362.html (7,777 bytes)
44. [oletrucks] re: TF Doors (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 06:06:46 -0700; Years ago, I discovered a problem with the doors on my 59 truck. Where the bottom hinge attatches to the door, there is no reinforcement (as there is on the top hinge). The sheet metal where the nuts; /html/oletrucks/2002-03/msg00403.html (8,137 bytes)
45. Re: [oletrucks] 4x4 (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2002 06:12:46 -0700; Mike-- I don't know of any books or articles...but I'm building a 64 4x4 Suburban right now, so I'm fighting a similar battle. The 64 has quite a different from than the TF trucks, though. I'm using; /html/oletrucks/2002-03/msg00404.html (7,827 bytes)
46. Re: [oletrucks] Will 59 cab work with 57 front clip? (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2002 07:38:32 -0600; Mike-- As far as I know, the cabs are the same...mostly. The hood hinge bolt holes moved in 1958, and the wiper motor mounting area changed a bit to accomodate the larger 58 electric wiper motor. Th; /html/oletrucks/2002-02/msg00005.html (8,466 bytes)
47. [oletrucks] Re: steering column/wheel length changes, TF... (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Sat, 02 Feb 2002 08:46:45 -0600; My understanding is that the length of the steering columns changed in 57, when they went to the dished wheel. The 55-56 columns are the same, and the 58-59 columns are the same (and shorter than th; /html/oletrucks/2002-02/msg00032.html (8,387 bytes)
48. [oletrucks] Vehicle Scrapping Legislation (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2002 11:40:43 -0600; -snip This is a neat can of worms...apparently it's based on mythical "fuel savings" rather than the mythical "emissions reductions" that are in current EPA regulations. The interesting thing, which; /html/oletrucks/2002-02/msg00091.html (8,352 bytes)
49. [oletrucks] Quadrajet--carb rebuilding (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 06 Feb 2002 15:17:22 -0600; Like he said, if you have the manual, and some quiet time, it's not bad. Finding some how-to articles might help, but then they leave out some steps! Instead of a bucket of carb cleaner, which is nas; /html/oletrucks/2002-02/msg00113.html (7,646 bytes)
50. Re: [oletrucks] off subject: new old truck enthusiasts (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Sun, 16 Dec 2001 18:55:10 -0700; Mark-- Contratulations, twice! Twins are great...one of mine (10 years old now) is slowly building a 57 pickup. Hope your wife recovers soon! taking care of two little ones takes a lot of effort. Ta; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00296.html (7,257 bytes)
51. Re: [oletrucks] 3 Point Seat Belts for 57 3100 (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 01 Nov 2001 13:25:55 -0700; There is a gap between the panels at the bottom of the inner panel, you would probably need to tack weld a piece of metal strap to the plate, to act as a handle. Yeah, it might not work on a big wind; /html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00008.html (8,898 bytes)
52. [oletrucks] Re: fuel filler on bed (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2001 20:15:32 -0700; You might try the tank and filler from a 73-86 Blazer or Suburban. The suburban tanks are rather large...the blazer will fit at the back of a short bed TF truck. The filler can be made to fit into t; /html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00063.html (7,301 bytes)
53. Re: [oletrucks] ID'ing a block (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 13:25:10 -0700; Wayne-- My listings get flakey in the late 70s, which is probably when it's from. What's the block casting number? that will narrow it to 350 or 305--if it ends in 010 or 014 or 207, it would be a 3; /html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00172.html (7,452 bytes)
54. Re: [oletrucks] TF truck frame ID's? (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Sat, 06 Oct 2001 18:14:55 -0700; Mark-- The Chevy trucks have a partial VIN stamped on the frame, near the steering box, and back under the cab. It has the year, plant,and 6 digit sequential numbers, but not the model (which is evi; /html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00114.html (7,634 bytes)
55. Re: [oletrucks] NEW: VIN QUESTION (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2001 18:03:28 -0700; Drew-- The frame VIN does not have model information...so if it's a short wheelbase frame, it has to be a half ton (3100 series). The 255 in front says it's a 2nd series 55 vintage. The next charact; /html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00261.html (8,884 bytes)
56. Re: [oletrucks] tail lights on my '59 (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2001 18:27:25 -0700; Nate-- I really don't understand what you're saying...but I'll try to explain how it should be connected. The way that tail lights, brake lights, and turn signals are supposed to work, is: One wire; /html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00342.html (9,128 bytes)
57. Re: [oletrucks] 55 Chev Harmonic balancer (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:30:45 -0700; John-- Ask if anyone on the list has one laying around...I have one but I think the hole in it is messed up (loose on the crankshaft). I'll check and see. Email me off-list. Jim F 59s in AZ oletruck; /html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00407.html (7,141 bytes)
58. Re: [oletrucks] fluid in tranny (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:32:42 -0700; yes, you can. Get a shop manual for your truck, or at least an owners manual, it will help you with simple questions like this. Entertaining reading, too! Jim F 59s in AZ oletrucks is devoted to Che; /html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00408.html (6,879 bytes)
59. Re: [oletrucks] 3 Point Seat Belts for 57 3100 (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 20:40:22 -0700; I have to do this soon also. Here's my plan: First, play around with the belt to see where the upper attatchment should be. Get comfy, and look at other vehicles to see where the belt goes over your; /html/oletrucks/2001-10/msg00409.html (8,856 bytes)
60. Re: [oletrucks] Panel Hinges (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes2@mindspring.com>; Date: Thu, 06 Sep 2001 06:51:27 -0700; Bob-- Did you look in the assembly manual? I think it has some pics...although my copy is in the garage right now, and I'm not ready to go outside this early in the morning. The "subtle difference"; /html/oletrucks/2001-09/msg00053.html (7,672 bytes)

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