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1. [oletrucks] Re: oletrucks-digest V2 #1643 (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Sat, 01 Jun 2002 18:56:19 -0600
My '52 1300 (1/2-ton) and my father-in-law's '51 1430 (1-ton) both have the side-mounted spare on the passenger side. Dave Q. near Saskatoon, SK I've read on the list b4 that the passenger side vers
/html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00005.html (6,975 bytes)

2. [oletrucks] Re: oletrucks-digest V2 #1629 (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Wed, 15 May 2002 18:48:01 -0600
I have 235-85R16s on the rear and 225-85R16s on the front. No problems in over 5 years. They may be a bit wide for the wheels, but they seem ok and the load rating is good enough for my 350 Imp gal
/html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00203.html (7,405 bytes)

3. [oletrucks] wheels and tires for a 2-ton (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 20:28:42 -0600
I'm thinking about springtime when I'll be digging the '53 2-ton out of the snow and putting it back to work hauling water from well to cistern. This year's work on the truck involves wheels and tir
/html/oletrucks/2002-02/msg00080.html (7,085 bytes)

4. [oletrucks] Twin Lake area (MI) (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Sat, 29 Dec 2001 15:09:50 -0600
Is there anyone on the list who lives/works close to Grand Rapids/Muskegon, MI?? I need to have someone check up on an item that I bought a while ago from a guy in Twin Lake, MI (49457)!! Thanks, Da
/html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00444.html (6,489 bytes)

5. [oletrucks] Re: strange tranny (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Mon, 05 Nov 2001 21:35:31 -0600
The Owners Manual for my '53 Merc M500 2-ton indicates that the trannies available include 4-spd (Direct 1:1 4th), 5-spd with Direct 5th, and 5-spd with Overdrive 5th. Unfortunately, mine is just the
/html/oletrucks/2001-11/msg00064.html (6,943 bytes)

6. [oletrucks] Re: GVW discrepancies? (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Sat, 24 Feb 2001 10:54:46 -0600
The VIN decoders are OK for most standard installations, but they miss most of the optional items. My father-in-laws '53 1-ton has a 9,600 GVW according to the VIN plate, while my '50 GMC 1-ton part
/html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00362.html (7,300 bytes)

7. [oletrucks] Re: GVW discrepancies? (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Sun, 25 Feb 2001 19:45:06 -0600
Mostly in the springs. As I noted earlier, a 9,600 GVW 1-ton is essentially the same as the standard truck except for the springing and wider tires, as both trucks have single rear wheels. But, perh
/html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00382.html (7,045 bytes)

8. [oletrucks] Re: In defense of the farmer (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Sun, 03 Dec 2000 23:23:25 -0600
While not a farmer, I do live out in the sticks and understand what Eric is talking about. My trucks work around the acreage and, yes, both have some bailing wire fixes which are still there. On the
/html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00130.html (8,843 bytes)

9. [oletrucks] Re: So Long All (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 22:13:36 -0600
I agree with you 100%. I also practice the 'scan subject and delete' method of dealing with messages of little interest. As Miq has just eloquently told me to do - I apologize for unknowingly jumpin
/html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00195.html (9,222 bytes)

10. [oletrucks] Re: Steering wheel repair (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 22:27:28 -0600
Correct for the US trucks ('champagne' colour). Our Canadian-built ADs have a battleship grey colour for the dash etc. Dave Q. oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
/html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00196.html (7,491 bytes)

11. [oletrucks] Re: Save the List (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Tue, 05 Dec 2000 22:36:07 -0600
Kent - go for it. We will all help as much as we can. There are a couple of guys in Calgary who might be useful for you to contact: Gordon Wilhelm <gvwilhelm@home.com> who also has a '51 GMC and Alan
/html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00198.html (7,756 bytes)

12. [oletrucks] Re: ORIGINAL (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2000 22:10:15 -0600
Right now I have an original Chevy and an original (gasp) Mercury. Both are very original in that they have their original running gear, suspensions, bodies, glass, exterior trim, and interiors. The
/html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00545.html (6,964 bytes)

13. [oletrucks] Re: 6 to 12 volts (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Mon, 17 Jul 2000 22:43:29 -0600
That what my '52 has now, along with a 12V coil. I also left the 6V heater fan motor in the truck and it now actually spins fast (for now). The 6V starter really spins the engine good on even the co
/html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg00758.html (7,190 bytes)

14. [oletrucks] Re: SIGNATURE (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Wed, 03 May 2000 23:44:26 -0600
Yes, your 1430 (specifically 1434) is a 1-ton. Dave Q. Neuhorst, SK '52 1314 1/2-ton Canadian Chevy '50 9434 1-ton Canadian GMC '53 1434 1-ton Canadian Chevy (father-in-law's) and - oops - '53 M500
/html/oletrucks/2000-05/msg00138.html (6,948 bytes)

15. [oletrucks] Re: Best polish and wax (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2000 18:01:12 -0600
Come on Alan, you can use it on your wheels!!!! It was good to visit you last week and see your truck - long live the 'primer brigade'. Thanks again for storing my 'stuff' for so long. Dave Q. oletru
/html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00353.html (6,838 bytes)

16. [oletrucks] Re: Side-Mount Spare (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 22:21:48 -0600
My '52 1300 1/2-ton (Cdn version of the 3100) has it on the right side. Similarly, my father-in-laws '53 1-ton has it on the right. Dave Q. oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between
/html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00388.html (7,090 bytes)

17. [oletrucks] Re: Side-Mount Spare (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 19:01:57 -0600
Well, not having seen a left-mounted one, I can't answer your question directly, but yes it is in front of the fender. However, from what some other lister mentioned, our right-handers may be a bit d
/html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00447.html (7,425 bytes)

18. [oletrucks] Re: Side Mount Spare Tire (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 23:06:36 -0600
Note that my Canadian 1/2-ton is definitely a '52. My father-in-law's 1-ton is definitely a '53. As I said earlier, both have it on the right and my 1/2-ton does NOT have a fender indent. [Of course
/html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00457.html (8,457 bytes)

19. [oletrucks] Re: Side Mount Spare Tire (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 23:17:50 -0600
Makes sense. My truck has its original drivetrain, but it was someones daily/weekly driver up until the early '90s, so it could have had the carrier installed anytime from its '52 production date up
/html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00524.html (8,315 bytes)

20. [oletrucks] Re: AD Tail lights (score: 1)
Author: Dave Quirt <quirt@sk.sympatico.ca>
Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 23:14:50 -0600
Smoky & Tom: My '52 has an assortment of rear lights. It has a small pair for the tail lights and another, larger, pair with dual-filament bulbs for the brake and turn signals. I got the truck this w
/html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00660.html (7,082 bytes)

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