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41. Re: [oletrucks] Instrument color (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2002 19:37:05 -0700 (PDT)
When I made my new face plates, I used full sheet label paper. The first time I tried this I used glossy photo paper. I could not get all the wrinkles out and any air pockets really stuck out. For th
/html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00097.html (8,314 bytes)

42. RE: [oletrucks] starting question (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 19:38:30 -0700 (PDT)
I have rebuilt many carburators because of people leaving them sit without starting them. The gas evaporates and gums the small passages in the carburator. This was not a bad problem 30 years ago. Wi
/html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00336.html (11,104 bytes)

43. Re: [oletrucks] electric fan (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 20:31:49 -0700 (PDT)
You did not describe your setup! When I installed my electric fan, I used a relay to switch the high current load of the fan. I would guess that you have a relay controlling the fan. The relay is the
/html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00350.html (7,918 bytes)

44. Re: [oletrucks] gas pedal (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 20:34:06 -0800 (PST)
I used the complete petal setup from a 74 Firebird in my AD. The pedal, mounting bracket, and cable. I had to bend the pedal linkage a little to make it all work, but it does work and allows idle to
/html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00103.html (7,137 bytes)

45. Re: [oletrucks] Sheet metal manufactures (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 6 Mar 2002 17:29:07 -0800 (PST)
vendors buy patch panels from the same place, I get the impression that none of them make their own. I did purchase and install all of the patch panels you mention from Chevy Duty. If they really do
/html/oletrucks/2002-03/msg00087.html (7,528 bytes)

46. Re: [oletrucks] Which parts might I be able to use (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Mar 2002 18:11:54 -0800 (PST)
A great majority of the modern parts on my truck came from a donor 1974 Firebird. The parts include the complete front suspension (front clip), the transmission crossmember, the power brake vac boost
/html/oletrucks/2002-03/msg00262.html (8,609 bytes)

47. Re: [oletrucks] AD door inspection covers (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Mar 2002 19:46:58 -0800 (PST)
This is probably not going to be good news for me, but, how come my 1950 Chevy has one of these panels on the drivers side door, but does not have one on the passenger side door. The passenger door i
/html/oletrucks/2002-03/msg00482.html (7,457 bytes)

48. Re: [oletrucks] Compression Ratio and Pump Gas (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2002 09:57:27 -0800 (PST)
I have installed a 1973 350 with 305 heads on it. These heads have 58cc combustion chambers, it is running about 10:1 compression. When the valves were done, I took a die grinder to the heads and rem
/html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00605.html (7,990 bytes)

49. Re: [oletrucks] onw wire alternator (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 11:22:53 -0700 (PDT)
While looking for information on GM wiring harnesses, I ran across this at Painless Wiring's site. It shows the different alternators GM has used and how to wire them. http://www.painlessperformance.
/html/oletrucks/2001-08/msg00087.html (7,953 bytes)

50. Re: [oletrucks] frame cleaning and rust (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 1 Apr 2006 15:47:47 -0800 (PST)
Before scrapping the 305, I would pull the heads. Cameros, firebirds, and trucks made around that time have heads that have bigger valves than a lot of the stock 350s. These heads also have a smaller
/html/oletrucks/2006-04/msg00009.html (8,820 bytes)

51. Re: [oletrucks] Rear Suspension (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2006 13:51:53 -0700 (PDT)
When I replaced the rear end in my truck, I used the springs and rearend from a 1974 Firebird (Camero is the same). I made new shackles and mounts for the rear of the springs, these were very simple
/html/oletrucks/2006-10/msg00027.html (7,585 bytes)

52. Re: [oletrucks] Re: oletrucks-digest V2 #2734 (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Oct 2006 18:42:04 -0700 (PDT)
I am an engineer for a company that sells a lot of "made in America" product to Walmart and Sam's Club. I can gaurantee that if we ever ship 2nd rate product to them, they will ship it right back to
/html/oletrucks/2006-10/msg00105.html (8,688 bytes)

53. Re: [oletrucks] mechanics gloves (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 4 Nov 2006 12:36:27 -0800 (PST)
I don't know what mechanics gloves are, my experience says that decent work gloves will do the trick. I different times in my career, I have supervised maintenance departments. Through trial and erro
/html/oletrucks/2006-11/msg00009.html (8,146 bytes)

54. Re: [oletrucks] Radiators (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:52:06 -0700 (PDT)
After finding out that aluminum radiators are high dollar and high maintenance, I looked around for a copper radiator, Classic Parts (Chevy Duty) sells a desert cooler with trans cooler for about $35
/html/oletrucks/2007-07/msg00063.html (9,255 bytes)

55. Re: [oletrucks] Air Conditioning - What's Best? (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:16:50 -0700 (PDT)
Seems like everyone I talk to is installed Vintage Air or tells me that what they did install works as good as Vintage Air. At any rate, Vintage Air appears to be the gold standard. Since I am buildi
/html/oletrucks/2007-07/msg00107.html (8,508 bytes)

56. Re: FW: [oletrucks] Gas Tank Location (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Fri, 17 Aug 2007 19:58:43 -0700 (PDT)
Thanks for forwarding your answer to all of the list. I am interested in doing this to my 1950 3100. Somewhere I read that a Bronco tank will fit between the frame rails on these trucks. Could you se
/html/oletrucks/2007-08/msg00030.html (7,127 bytes)

57. Re: [oletrucks] camaro stub (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:23:53 -0700 (PDT)
I installed a Firebird subframe in my 1950. The Camero and Firebird parts are the same. Measure several times before you weld. You only get one chance to get it right. The details of what I did are o
/html/oletrucks/2008-04/msg00035.html (7,093 bytes)

58. Re: [Oletrucks] Safe highway speeds (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:03:27 -0700 (PDT)
at 55MPH you are turning 2600 RPM. I don't know how many RPMs a 235 is comfortable with, but I would not want to turn many more for an extended period. I set my 350 up to run at 2400 at 70 MPH there
/html/oletrucks/2010-08/msg00014.html (7,554 bytes)

59. Re: [Oletrucks] 59 speedo (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 06:12:25 -0700 (PDT)
When I replaced the speedometer in my 1950 Chevy, I used the workings from a 1974 Chevy truck. Making it fit the faceplate and the speedometer housing was almost like it was made for it. I suspect th
/html/oletrucks/2010-08/msg00023.html (7,496 bytes)

60. Re: [Oletrucks] 59 speedo (score: 1)
Author: Jim Nordwall <jimnordwall@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:17:40 -0700 (PDT)
The accuracy is right on the money when compared to my GPS unit. When I change tire sizes in the future, I will have to change the speedometer gear. Since I have a 350 installed, that is easy. I don'
/html/oletrucks/2010-08/msg00025.html (9,663 bytes)

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