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41. Re: [oletrucks] Gas Tank Sending Unit (score: 1): Author: "Robert Welch" <rwelch@ionet.net>; Date: Tue, 25 Jan 2000 12:09:21 -0600; Good point, although the pickup tube is centered squarely on the tank - but I can still get the sending unit (rather the float itself) closer to the center than the sides. Yes, I have a new gauge als; /html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00630.html (7,878 bytes)
42. Re: [oletrucks] Gas Tank Sending Unit (score: 1): Author: "Bob Welch" <rwelch@ionet.net>; Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2000 10:50:28 -0600; I got a gas tank from a junkyard (81 Pontiac Sunbird I believe, I'll check that) - cost was $25. Calculated volume is 20-21 gal, seems like a lot for that little Sunbird. I mounted the tank between t; /html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00650.html (10,622 bytes)
43. Re: [oletrucks] gas gage info (score: 1): Author: "Bob Welch" <rwelch@ionet.net>; Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 10:38:53 -0600; Sorry for all the confusion - I'm also using a new set of gauges and the gas gauge is 90 ohm. I would have used the sending that came with the tank but I couldn't get it to work. It was rusty and eve; /html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00660.html (7,758 bytes)
44. Re: [oletrucks] gas gage info (score: 1): Author: "Bob Welch" <rwelch@ionet.net>; Date: Thu, 27 Jan 2000 11:12:55 -0600; Well, I checked with Pontiac re the sending unit/pickup tube assembly for the 81 Sunbird and it is no longer available - discontinued was the word the parts man used. But an interesting note came out; /html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00667.html (9,150 bytes)
45. Re: [oletrucks] Rearend Primer II - disc brakes (score: 1): Author: "Bob Welch" <rwelch@ionet.net>; Date: Thu, 4 Nov 1999 20:35:33 -0600; If you are looking for 4-wheel disc brakes you might try what I did. I have an '80 T/A 8.5-inch posi rearend in my '56 Chevy pickup. The '79-81 T/A rearends had a factory option for discs, but they a; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00129.html (9,655 bytes)
46. Re: [oletrucks] Fw: 46 PU (score: 1): Author: "Bob Welch" <rwelch@ionet.net>; Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 07:44:29 -0600; Marty you can try this: This site covers all years of Chevys - it is mostly for cars but there is a truck section - I suppose you could create a pre-war truck section if you wanted. -Bob I am restori; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00340.html (8,136 bytes)
47. [oletrucks] Lowering TF Rearend (score: 1): Author: "Robert Welch" <rwelch@ionet.net>; Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 13:40:03 -0500; Does anyone remember the details concerning using a set of front leaf spring rear hangers for the front (and opposite side?) hangers on the rear leaf springs - in effect to lower the rearend. At leas; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00570.html (6,875 bytes)
48. [oletrucks] TF Dimmer Switch (score: 1): Author: "Bob Welch" <rwelch@ionet.net>; Date: Sun, 31 Oct 1999 14:45:19 -0600; I've been rewiring my 56 with an aftermarket wiring harness. The headlight dimmer switch they sent doesn't fit my truck so I need to put the original back in. Unfortunately, I their color scheme does; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00685.html (7,048 bytes)
49. RE: [oletrucks] Floor repairs (score: 1): Author: rwelch@ionet.net; Date: Thu, 9 Sep 1999 12:14:35 -0500 (CDT); It depends. We honored the stock rear side mounts (on the bellhousing) - that, of course, locks you into where the front engine side mounts go. Doing it this way the hump shape must be changed. After; /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00234.html (8,571 bytes)
50. Re: [oletrucks] Big Block Chevy (score: 1): Author: "Bob Welch" <rwelch@ionet.net>; Date: Sat, 11 Sep 1999 08:01:33 -0500; The BBC is the same length from the motor mounts back (to a common point such as the bellhousing) but the heads extend further back than a SBC. I don't know about the trucks, but 5-6-7 passenger cars; /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00278.html (7,925 bytes)
51. [oletrucks] Looking for small part (score: 1): Author: "Bob Welch" <rwelch@ionet.net>; Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 22:25:33 -0500; I am looking for the small "ell" bracket (it's rounded on one side) that bolts to the driver's side inner fenderwell and to the firewall on a 56 TF. I have not found one in any of the wrecking yards; /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00629.html (6,659 bytes)
52. Re: [oletrucks] Corvette Valve Cover mods (score: 1): Author: "Robert Welch" <rwelch@ionet.net>; Date: Thu, 30 Sep 1999 15:08:35 -0500; I was faced with a similar situation with a set of old Edelbrock valve covers. There really is only two solutions. If the block is old enough to have a draft tube, use it w/a pcv valve and let the oi; /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00765.html (9,085 bytes)
53. [oletrucks] EXTREMELY IMPORTANT... BS! (score: 1): Author: rwelch@ionet.net; Date: Mon, 26 Jul 1999 07:51:59 -0500 (CDT); And there was concern about ebay posts??!! oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/1999-07/msg00639.html (22,943 bytes)
54. RE: Re: Seville Differential??Re: [oletrucks] Re: What's theoriginal width of a '53 1/2 ton differential? (score: 1): Author: rwelch@ionet.net; Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 12:30:39 -0500 (CDT); 79-81 Camaro and Trans Am had a rear disc brake option. I have an 80 Trans Am rearend under my 56 w/o discs. The width is just right. I would like to add the discs to this rearend but I haven't found; /html/oletrucks/1999-06/msg00434.html (13,023 bytes)
55. [oletrucks] Sun Visor (score: 1): Author: rwelch@ionet.net; Date: Wed, 5 May 1999 14:30:22 -0500 (CDT); What is a reasonable price for a 47-55 Sun Visor? Seems like there are two types. One with a large curving bracket on the side and another one with a very small side bracket that is hardly noticable.; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00162.html (6,579 bytes)
56. [oletrucks] 3-speed OD (score: 1): Author: rwelch@ionet.net; Date: Tue, 2 Mar 1999 11:02:17 -0600 (CST); If anyone is interested in one of the 3-speed OD units Chris refers to I have one for sale. I've got the bellhousing, clutch, flywheel, trans, and starter (must use a cast iron nose on the starter or; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00063.html (8,864 bytes)
57. Re: [oletrucks] a/c (score: 1): Author: "Bob Welch" <rwelch@ionet.net>; Date: Sat, 6 Mar 1999 11:06:31 -0600; My son and I used the OldAir A/C on his 55 1st Series. The unit is alright but I didn't like the way the four tubes for the heater hoses and A/C lines come through the firewall. I don't recall if the; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00270.html (8,838 bytes)
58. [oletrucks] Rear Disk Brakes (score: 1): Author: rwelch@ionet.net; Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 08:00:35 -0600 (CST); Why don't you retain the rear discs and convert the front? I have an 80 firebird rearend in my 56 and I have been watching and looking for the parts to convert it to disk brakes for quite awhile. Cer; /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00891.html (6,856 bytes)
59. Re: [oletrucks] Airbags vs coil-overs vs ??? (score: 1): Author: "Bob Welch" <rwelch@ionet.net>; Date: Sat, 27 Feb 1999 10:18:12 -0600; I have considered this change myself. However, there is a difference between air bags and air springs. I imagine an air bag could be used to supplement an existing spring just as air shocks do - and; /html/oletrucks/1999-02/msg00771.html (9,650 bytes)

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