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121. [oletrucks] GMC factory assembly manual?? (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 23:26:25 -0400; Hi all, I have a question for the other GMC guys out there. I have an opportunity to purchase a old 1954 "GMC Trucks Body Builders Drawings & Supporting Data" manual, it's got over 100 pages and cove; /html/oletrucks/2000-08/msg00687.html (7,410 bytes)
122. Re: [oletrucks] gas tank replacement (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sat, 26 Aug 2000 23:50:12 -0400; Bob, I would never challenge you on old truck knowledge, but this is out of that area and is about how vehicles react in impacts. For over twenty years I have been dealing with wrecked vehicles, and; /html/oletrucks/2000-08/msg00875.html (9,802 bytes)
123. Re: [oletrucks] GMC factory assembly manual?? (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 00:13:22 -0400; Jake, I finally got around to looking carefully. On my 1 ton the front cab mounts seem to be same as a pickup. The mounts at the rear of the seat are carriage bolts that go through the metal strip at; /html/oletrucks/2000-08/msg00876.html (8,710 bytes)
124. [oletrucks] pictures of original tool kit (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sun, 27 Aug 2000 22:04:10 -0400; Hi all, Awhile back there was much discussion about the original tool kit. While browsing the un-named auction site I found some pictures of one. If you want to see what it looks like here links to t; /html/oletrucks/2000-08/msg00905.html (7,458 bytes)
125. Re: [oletrucks] '53 Chevy Panel (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 21:30:32 -0400; All very good and accurate, but I gotta throw in my 2 cents :-) I'm not sure the 1 tons came with the front stabilizer, mine is missing, my father may have pulled it off but I would expect it to be i; /html/oletrucks/2000-08/msg00970.html (11,029 bytes)
126. Re: [oletrucks] Problem in 1st Gear with Clutch - Help (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 20:13:55 -0400; Sounds like she glazed the clutch disc. Unlike glazing a ham or doughnut this is not a good thing! Best case scenario: Drive it for awhile it may work out. Worst case scenario: replace clutch disc, p; /html/oletrucks/2000-08/msg01005.html (9,748 bytes)
127. Re: [oletrucks] Beam axles on newer big trucks (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Wed, 05 Jul 2000 17:13:38 -0700; Hi all, The new Chevy 3500HD trucks come with a straight axle in both 2wd and 4X4. They also have 10 lug wheels like the old 1-1/2 tons. I don't know about spring perch width, but I could see one of; /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg00154.html (8,426 bytes)
128. Re: [oletrucks] Need help (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sat, 08 Jul 2000 14:25:19 -0700; The Tach wire is only used if you are using a tachometer. You can just leave it unhooked. The other wire goes to the ignition. If you are hooking it up to the wire that ran to your old coil be sure; /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg00306.html (7,957 bytes)
129. Re: [oletrucks] Steering wheel gunk (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sun, 09 Jul 2000 08:32:03 -0700; Hi all, Steering wheel covers are available to fit our trucks, but most parts stores don't stock them. The easiest place to find one is a truck stop parts store. I ordered mine from my FLAPS, but the; /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg00333.html (9,190 bytes)
130. Re: [oletrucks] DAMPER PULLEY (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sun, 09 Jul 2000 08:41:46 -0700; First be sure there is not a bolt in the front of the crankshaft. I don't belive it should have one, but it may have a later model crank in it. I would squirt some blaster up inside the pulley around; /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg00334.html (7,529 bytes)
131. Re: [oletrucks] Adventures along the Mother Road (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2000 09:07:39 -0700; If ya still wanna do thet, just holler. I kin send ya all tha dead armydillers ya wants. -- John Dorsey Wauchula, FL '49 Chevy Panel http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/truck.htm '52 GMC Firetruck http:; /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg00635.html (10,266 bytes)
132. Re: [oletrucks] Adventures along the Mother Road (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sat, 15 Jul 2000 09:16:54 -0700; If ya still wanna do thet, just holler. I kin send ya all tha dead armydillers ya wants. -- John Dorsey Wauchula, FL '49 Chevy Panel http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/truck.htm '52 GMC Firetruck http:; /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg00636.html (10,273 bytes)
133. Re: [oletrucks] my design for Ole Truck T-shirt (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2000 10:19:58 -0700; Hi all, My preferred design would be the row of trucks at the top of this ad: http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/gmc But I certainly understand the need for diversity:-) I second the motion to use only; /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg00689.html (9,566 bytes)
134. Re: [oletrucks] Was I out of line? (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sun, 16 Jul 2000 16:38:40 -0700; That really brings back memories! It seems like years since I've been "escorted" out of somewhere. I seldom even get asked to leave anymore. Ahh the good old days:-) -- John Dorsey Wauchula, FL '49; /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg00707.html (9,237 bytes)
135. Re: [oletrucks] Mechanics (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Wed, 19 Jul 2000 20:33:15 -0400; I would still bet on a heater core. Had an s-10 with similar problem, occasional leakage. It would pass a pressure test when cold. Eventually got to the point every time it got up to a certain tempe; /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg00804.html (8,977 bytes)
136. Re: [oletrucks] 1 ton driveline question (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 23:18:40 -0400; Yes, leave the carrier bearing. a long heavy drive shaft will wear out the rear trans bushing much faster. I would shorten the front drive shaft. It does not need to slide in and out as the rear end; /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01012.html (8,742 bytes)
137. Re: [oletrucks] vapor lock remedies (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 12:42:43 -0400; The first thing is to be sure it's vapor lock (or a fuel problem). If you don't have a see through filter get one! A plastic one will do for now, mount it right at the carburator. You don't have to; /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01037.html (11,319 bytes)
138. Re: [oletrucks] panel sheet metal (score: 1): Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Fri, 28 Jul 2000 19:40:43 -0400; I wish I knew! Mine has the same problem. I don't know of any patch panels. I will probably have to have them hand made by some one who is good with their hands (not me, I could srew up playDo). If; /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01126.html (8,027 bytes)
139. [oletrucks] Save a Truck! (score: 1): Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Sat, 03 Jun 2000 18:08:44 -0700; While doing my weekly search for cabovers I found this ad that contains some Oletrucks. For Sale. 16 trucks. All to be cut up for scrap soon. 8 B-Model MACKS, 3 600-Series GMCs (with factory sleepers; /html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00041.html (6,778 bytes)
140. Re: [oletrucks] Hydra-matic Hop-Up parts available? (score: 1): Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>; Date: Tue, 06 Jun 2000 08:53:27 -0700; I have looked at this problem my self. The trouble is that a torque converter uses a sator to direct the fluid from the driving to the driven torus, this requires a statonary shaft for the stator to; /html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00116.html (9,157 bytes)

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