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201. Re: [oletrucks] Suspesion??? (score: 1)
Author: jrdorsey@strato.net
Date: Mon, 30 Aug 1999 23:05:45 -0700
Are you interested in keeping the 1 ton rating? I don't know about width on a '57, but I looked into putting a IFS crossmember from a '70's one ton into my AD. I didn't like the width increase, alth
/html/oletrucks/1999-08/msg00645.html (7,604 bytes)

202. Re: [oletrucks] 216 engine performance questions - babbiting process ? (score: 1)
Author: jrdorsey@strato.net
Date: Fri, 23 Jul 1999 18:52:04 -0700
I don't know about the 216s but the dipper 235s had insert main bearings and poured rod bearings. John 3800 panel oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
/html/oletrucks/1999-07/msg00603.html (13,151 bytes)

203. Re: [oletrucks] compression and leak down (score: 1)
Author: jrdorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 10:46:26 -0700
I"ve got some bad news for you. The odds are that you've got a cracked cylinder head on #4. The 216/235 has always had cracking problems, and they always crack across the valve seats. After awhile t
/html/oletrucks/1999-07/msg00758.html (9,138 bytes)

204. Re: [oletrucks] installing a rear end in a 50 3100 (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sat, 19 Jun 1999 12:02:30 -0700
-- John "49-50-54-57-79-95" Chevy 3800 Panel oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
/html/oletrucks/1999-06/msg00464.html (14,345 bytes)

205. Re: [oletrucks] 235 questions (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Mon, 21 Jun 1999 02:34:26 -0700
Two places off the top of my head: http://www.cliffordperformance.com/ http://www.stoveboltengineco.com/ -- John "49-50-54-57-79-95" Chevy 3800 Panel oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built
/html/oletrucks/1999-06/msg00507.html (7,804 bytes)

206. [oletrucks] Re: Gas tanks and burning Pintos (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 05:31:59 -0700
Actually a rear mounted tank is not inherently unsafe, for years detroit used it as a standard mounting place. I've been to some massive rear end collisions on framed vehicles that did not rupture th
/html/oletrucks/1999-06/msg00635.html (9,970 bytes)

207. Re: [oletrucks] Vegetable based detergent for Tire Mounting (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 09:15:47 -0700
Maybe Murphy's Oil Soap? The tires would smell nice too! I don't have a bottle handy so I don't know about other ingredients. -- John "49-50-54-57-79-95" Chevy 3800 Panel oletrucks is devoted to Che
/html/oletrucks/1999-06/msg00652.html (8,327 bytes)

208. Re: [oletrucks] Split Rim Article in This Old Truck (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sun, 02 May 1999 04:58:57 -0700
To all old heavy truck owners, I had reported that newer chevy 3500HD trucks had 10 lug rims that appeared to have the same size pattern as the older larger Chevy trucks. I have since stopped at a de
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00005.html (8,943 bytes)

209. Re: [oletrucks] Brake Woes (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 06:04:45 -0700
Very good, accurate information. I would add about the line location that the small line goes to the discs (large reservoir). Disc brakes need less fluid when applied because the piston moves very li
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00331.html (9,844 bytes)

210. Re: [oletrucks] Name & Address Database Update #2 (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 06:18:54 -0700
Here's my info: John Dorsey 215 N 5th Ave Wauchula, FL 33873 941-773-6164 Home 941-890-1330 Pager 40 miles south of Lakeland, FL We are remodeling so no sleeping space right now, but I have tools, a
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00332.html (7,611 bytes)

211. [oletrucks] Oletruck items on Ebay this week. (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 10:35:48 -0700
Here are some interesting things I found on my weekly search of eBay for old truck items. NOS 50's Cheverolet Windshield Washer Kit http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=100362559 19
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00338.html (8,699 bytes)

212. Re: [oletrucks] Spastic gas gauge (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 07:56:53 -0700
it sounds like a voltage fluctuation to me. I've seen F*rds do this when their instrument voltage regulator was bad, but Chevys don't have one of those. Do the headlights do the same thing? You can'
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00389.html (8,436 bytes)

213. [oletrucks] eBay items of interest, including big truck emblem (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 10:28:50 -0700
Some interesting and unusual items I found on Ebay while searching for Mid 50's Chevrolet Truck NOS Emblem (6400 for BIG truck fans!) http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=108442840
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00745.html (9,316 bytes)

214. [oletrucks] GMC engine on eBay (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Wed, 26 May 1999 06:04:43 -0700
This guy is selling an engine that he thinks is a chevy but is has "GMC" on the valve cover. I don't know much 'bout jimmys but I don't think the valve covers interchange so this might be a GMC engin
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00780.html (7,011 bytes)

215. Re: [oletrucks] Split rims GOOD/BAD???? (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Fri, 09 Apr 1999 06:25:52 -0700
Yes the split rims used on the 1-1/2 ton and above trucks are the devil reincarnate, and they've killed many people over the years. They have been known to blow apart going down the road and hit peop
/html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00200.html (8,860 bytes)

216. Re: [oletrucks] info on a 50.... (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 00:11:24 -0700
1/2 ton (3100) fully closed drive shaft, 4.11 gears 3/4 ton (3600) closed front drive shaft, open rear drive shaft, 4.57 gears 1 ton (3800) fully open drive shaft, 5.14 gears 1-1/2 ton and up fully
/html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00235.html (7,762 bytes)

217. Re: [oletrucks] Thanks...'53 - 235. (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 00:27:03 -0700
It's not difficult to find parts, both clifford and stovebolt sell parts & performance parts for them. It is probably worth a little more than a later 235 because it will fit better in a AD truck. T
/html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00236.html (8,163 bytes)

218. [oletrucks] AD 1 ton panel trucks for sale (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 00:48:32 -0700
Hi all, As I recall someone wanted a 1 ton panel. I have run across two today! The first is on ebay it's a 48 GMC. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=88213179 It's at $1500. with
/html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00240.html (7,009 bytes)

219. Re: [oletrucks] Thanks...'53 - 235. (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 00:56:13 -0700
You can use a 216 valve cover on the later 235s if you use the rocker shaft studs from the 216. I've got one on the 57 235 in my truck. I would still rather have that 53 engine though! John "49-50-54
/html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00242.html (8,741 bytes)

220. Re: [oletrucks] VIN Number (score: 1)
Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 23:05:59 -0700
What?? Made up of parts? Like some one snuck into a junkyard under a full moon and cut up the corpses of old, dead trucks, assembled them in some secret garage, and brought it to life? Thats against
/html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00421.html (7,743 bytes)


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