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121. Re: [oletrucks] Interesting item on eBay web site item#103618819: 1948 Chevy Thriftmaster, Hucksters truck Rare (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 22:26:25 -0400; I believe "huckster" was sort of synonomous with "carny" in that they sold stuff out of the open sides of these trucks. Like Cotton candy, snake oil, or ice cream bars. I can recall (V-err-y vaguely); /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00439.html (10,857 bytes)
122. Re: [oletrucks] To Power Or Not To Power, That Is The Question (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 10:01:38 -0400; A common criticism of the Mustang II conversion is twitchy steering at speed. Note that there are numerous ads in "Street Rodder" for special racks and restrictor valves to overcome or at least minim; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00508.html (9,507 bytes)
123. Re: [oletrucks] engine size? (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 18:13:27 -0400; There is a fairly complete casting number index on the Inliners International web site: http://www.inliners.org/; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00522.html (7,348 bytes)
124. Re: [oletrucks] Clutch Chatter (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 18:43:37 -0400; Tony, not sure what could be causing this, maybe because when you say "chatter" I think of the shake and lurch takeoff when the clutch engages, this is usually due to oil on the clutch disc, or a war; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00553.html (8,686 bytes)
125. Re: [oletrucks] structural question (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 06:50:00 -0400; It isn't so much a question of weight, but that strip (seat riser actually) stiffens the cab floor. A friend of mine removed it entirely and the result was a lot of flexing in the floor.- as someone; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00634.html (9,222 bytes)
126. Re: [oletrucks] best road service? (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 06:41:12 -0400; Too True....though this can vary with the part of the country you happen to be in, as AAA is actually a group of regional auto clubs, and some are better than others. One solution is to pay a few ext; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00832.html (8,918 bytes)
127. Re: [oletrucks] best road service? (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 19:43:38 -0400; I had an interesting chat today with a AAA employee today. He is in Niles, Michigan and told me that each local AAA club is merely a franchise of the parent org. and is free to make its own agreement; /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00845.html (9,454 bytes)
128. Re: [oletrucks] how do I set my radio (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 1 Apr 1999 18:37:24 -0500; These sound like Custom Autosound units...Unfortunately they are the only source for a modern radio that fits in the old truck dash cutout. The 7" shaft spacing is the problem. They really aren't a b; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00026.html (8,176 bytes)
129. Re: [oletrucks] My 51 GMC, where do I start? (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 2 Apr 1999 18:38:50 -0500; I have a '51 Jimmy and while it's only been in the family for ten years or so, its like the ones my dad had in his business and yes, I learned to drive in one as well. Mine was also a low mileage fa; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00054.html (11,431 bytes)
130. Re: [oletrucks] Can anyone HELP! (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 3 Apr 1999 16:26:58 -0500; Well its a 248 engine (from the engine number by the distributor) and its a long wheelbase 1/2 ton (by the model 102 on the door post). But it's probably not the original engine as that would have be; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00066.html (9,390 bytes)
131. Re: [oletrucks] Can anyone HELP! (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 3 Apr 1999 21:16:11 -0500; Note the horsepower ratings used by GMC were SAE net ratings. I have no idea why this was the case, but the 228 was closer to 100 hp using the more common gross rating. So the 248 has about 10% more; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00074.html (10,930 bytes)
132. Re: [oletrucks] Can anyone HELP! (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 3 Apr 1999 21:21:29 -0500; Wally, go to Chevytrucks.org and check out the vendor listings. They all offer the manuals (reprints of course). Chevy Duty has a downloadable catalog, you need Adobe Acrobat to view it though. oletr; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00075.html (8,263 bytes)
133. Re: AAA (was Re: [oletrucks] My Not-So-Excellent Adventure) (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 4 Apr 1999 17:38:15 -0400; I don't want to stray off topic here, but old trucks are inherently breakdown prone, so roadside assistance is a matter of importance to us all. Miq, you be the judge. I have been a AAA member since; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00093.html (11,422 bytes)
134. Re: [oletrucks] Can anyone HELP! (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 06:45:08 -0400; More on the GMC ID question. My expert GMC source (still trying to get him to join the list) tells me the letter codes indicate the following: P - Pontiac MI S - St Louis MO C - Oakland CA St Louis w; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00105.html (8,942 bytes)
135. Re: [oletrucks] vin (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 19:06:50 -0400; Steve, states differ on what is considered the VIN on an old truck. Some use the chassis number which should be on a plate riveted to the driver side door pillar. Others use engine number which is on; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00128.html (7,113 bytes)
136. Re: [oletrucks] Choice of engine and drivetrain for '48 (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 8 Apr 1999 19:11:44 -0400; Andy, the 230 and 4-speed would make a nice powertrain for your truck. The mounting for this powertrain though, is entirely different than the '48 used. originally there was a single front mount unde; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00202.html (8,934 bytes)
137. Re: [oletrucks] Driveline Help (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 10 Apr 1999 20:32:47 -0400; Since the Saginaw 3-speed and 4-speeds are virtually identical except for the additional gear, you could use the Patricks tailshaft on your Saginaw, but his kit is designed for a 4-speed. IMHO, it w; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00260.html (8,908 bytes)
138. Re: [oletrucks] You snooze you loose (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 18:42:27 -0400; I had great luck at the little swap meet at the Nostalgia Drags in Bradenton. Found the following: - Near mint stainless inner door moldings for AD 47 - 50 - Complete 5(?) GMC dash inserts with all i; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00274.html (8,500 bytes)
139. Re: [oletrucks] paint color valve cover? (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 06:25:27 -0400; my 228 was painted entirely in a red/orange, including the valve cover. I'm pretty sure this was original. It's a different color that the Chevy engine paint though, not so much orange in it. I've n; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00310.html (7,579 bytes)
140. Re: [oletrucks] Frenching & Shaving (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 21:54:46 -0400; Your subject line sort of threw me off there. I almost deleted the message along with all the other porn spam I get every day. I think the original use of the term "shaving" involves bumpers - you we; /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00315.html (7,975 bytes)

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