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21. Re: [oletrucks] classic trucks (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 06:32:31 -0400; Tell them about it! Classic Trucks now has a members forum online. Go to www.mcmullenargus.com and follow links to "Classic Trucks" then click on "Forum". Not much there yet, but maybe if enough ole-; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00193.html (7,763 bytes)
22. Re: [oletrucks] Heat riser question (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 07:33:43 -0400; That "Classic Trucks" article was a step in the right direction, but failed to explain the real importance of running heat to the intake. The original heat riser was designed to assist cold starting,; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00196.html (9,937 bytes)
23. Re: [oletrucks] 55-1 gmc? (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 14 Oct 1999 23:07:07 -0400; I'd say for $600 you can't go too far wrong here. The windshield may take some searching but everythng else is normal repair. Go for it. oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00249.html (7,707 bytes)
24. Re: [oletrucks] Dual Carbs (score: 1): Author: safesix@worldnet.att.net; Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 13:23:19 +0000; Assuming the intake is heated from the exhaust riser, the mixture should homogenize well enough in the manifold for fairly equal distribution. I used only the center choke on my 3X1 setup with no pr; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00318.html (7,536 bytes)
25. Re: [oletrucks] 55 GMC +/- 6/12 (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 19:42:16 -0400; Advance Design GMCs were indeed positive ground. Check to see which battery cable is grounded to the frame. If it's been changed to negative ground, the (-) negative cable will be grounded, and the (; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00329.html (7,890 bytes)
26. Re: [oletrucks] miq's exhaust (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 22:24:36 -0400; There's a big difference in a dual exhaust V8 and a 6 cylinder with headers or split manifold. My '51 GMC with Nicson headers on a 302 inline 6 is capable of awesome sound. I have changed exhaust set; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00368.html (10,455 bytes)
27. [oletrucks] Insurance (boring) (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 09:25:24 -0400; Well it's time to renew insurance and I'm finding that all of the companies that advertise the free quotes (guaranteed to save you money or you get a free calculator) are totally clueless when it com; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00380.html (9,272 bytes)
28. Re: [oletrucks] Tom Caperton, alive and well! (score: 1): Author: safesix@worldnet.att.net; Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 17:24:29 +0000; I had been concerned about Tom and his family. His home was in path of the last two storms and in the area of flooding. Had visions of his old truck underwater. Thanks for the update. Jack / Winter; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00422.html (7,478 bytes)
29. Re: [oletrucks] 12-volt starter for '50 Chevy Truck (score: 1): Author: safesix@worldnet.att.net; Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 16:36:18 +0000; You don't have to change the starter. It will work fine on 12 volts. These are rarely changed on a 12 volt upgrade. Jack / Winter Park FL oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 19; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00423.html (8,166 bytes)
30. Re: [oletrucks] 3x1 manifold (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 19:54:24 -0400; The old log manifolds from McGurk and Howard do a pretty good job of distributing the fuel mixture. Having that log as a plenum also means you don't have to have the carbs perfectly synchronized. I'; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00462.html (8,931 bytes)
31. Re: [oletrucks] Need Air Filters Elements (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 20:16:21 -0400; How about a roll of toilet paper as an oil filter element? I am not making this up! It was a fairly popular aftermarket accessory in the '50s. I even have an old catalog from a speed shop that has an; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00463.html (10,027 bytes)
32. Re: [oletrucks] Nobody has a 270 in OR or WA? (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 08:24:20 -0400; The GMC's are out there. Chances are, the majority are owned by members of Inliners International. We aren't hoarding them, just saving them from the crusher. There are probably more active Inliners; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00474.html (8,608 bytes)
33. [oletrucks] Need GMC vin plate (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 23:05:37 -0400; Anyone know of a source for a AD GMC VIN plate? A friend is considering a 1950 GMC that's missing the plate (should be on driver's side door post). The catalogs I have don't list any VIN plates, GMC; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00514.html (6,711 bytes)
34. Re: [oletrucks] 216 or 235...sti? (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 07:25:44 -0400; The Hi-Torque 235 engines are seldom-seen these days. They were a fairly short-lived variation on the "stovebolt", being produced from only 1941 to 1949 and were available only in larger Chevy trucks; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00521.html (12,623 bytes)
35. Re: [oletrucks] 216 or 235...sti? (score: 1): Author: safesix@worldnet.att.net; Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 13:47:38 +0000; I really don't know. I've only seen one Hi-Torque engine, and it had the 216-type pushrod cover... Mike Guthrie, an Inliner here in Florida (Merritt Island) is building a Wayne 12 Port engine. He fin; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00527.html (7,812 bytes)
36. [oletrucks] GMC VIN in secret place? (score: 1): Author: safesix@worldnet.att.net; Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 21:33:12 +0000; The '50 GMC I'm looking at is missing the VIN plate. Checked with the Florida DMV, to see what I'm going to be faced with. They insist that the Auto Theft Division knows a secret place on the frame w; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00543.html (6,840 bytes)
37. [oletrucks] Re: Other GMC VIN location (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 23:42:45 -0400; Thanks Dustin, Does the picture show the stamping on top of, or on side of the frame rail? Mmmh, Master Parts book eh? Want to sell a copy? Jack / Winter Park FL master the not number, thing model" o; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00555.html (8,841 bytes)
38. Re: [oletrucks] door post id plate info needed (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 21:15:19 -0400; My '51 GMC VIN plate has the following : Horsepower 90 @ 3200 RPM Max gross weight 4800 It should be the same for 1950, but you may want to check your owners manual and/or shop manual to be sure. I h; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00582.html (7,714 bytes)
39. Re: [oletrucks] HEI Conversion (score: 1): Author: "jack halton" <safesix@worldnet.att.net>; Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 07:08:55 -0400; This is a fairly easy conversion. Buffalo Enterprises (see Chevytrucks vendor links) does it for about $55 on your HEI core. Or Stovebolt has them already modified for I think $125. Dimensions are th; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00594.html (10,704 bytes)
40. [oletrucks] GMC VIN # info (score: 1): Author: safesix@worldnet.att.net; Date: Thu, 28 Oct 1999 14:52:22 +0000; Here is some info I received from my personal GMC guru (who knows about this list but has opted not to join). This contradicts some other sources but is probably accurate: After May of 1949, GMC did; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00599.html (7,869 bytes)

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