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21. RE: [oletrucks] wipers (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2002 10:36:29 -0800; I considered converting to electric wipers but found that the kits are anything but foolproof, often don't fit without modification, interfere with other stuff under the dash, and as Bill said, they; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00120.html (9,150 bytes)
22. Re: [oletrucks] Gauges (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2002 10:42:00 -0800; Try to find a GMC gage pod. These had a 0-60 PSI oil pressure gage and a -50 0 +50 Ammeter and a 220 deg. water temp gage. Otherwise they are identical. You may be able to find individual pieces that; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00122.html (7,719 bytes)
23. Re: [oletrucks] Alternator Wiring & Gibbon (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2002 11:25:45 -0800; The big wire terminal on the back should go to the ammeter (or battery if you're using a voltmeter instead of the ammeter). For the other two wires, buy a plug from NAPA or whoever to fit the socket; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00124.html (9,508 bytes)
24. Re: [oletrucks] Passenger Side Vent (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2002 22:28:45 -0800; If you can fabricate an intake adaptor for the Vintage Air unit to get air from the original air intake, do so. Sucking fresh air into the cab is much more comfortable than recirculating it. Pulling; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00139.html (8,413 bytes)
25. Re: [oletrucks] Fw: a/c (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Mon, 07 Jan 2002 23:04:01 -0800; I installed one in my 51 AD cab. I got the four vent model which is overkill. I chose the Old Air unit over the Vintage Air with under-dash vent manifold because the manifold interferes with my e-bra; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00140.html (10,198 bytes)
26. Re: [oletrucks] Alternator Wiring & Gibbon (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2002 17:26:04 -0800; As I said in my previous post, you can hook the voltage sense wire to the Batt. Terminal on the alternator but it's better if you hook it somewhere else in the system to measure the voltage actually; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00158.html (14,652 bytes)
27. Re: [oletrucks] old visor for sale (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2002 11:40:11 -0800; Who sells the repop visors and what quality are they? Tom Allen 51 3800 Tom Allen Seattle, WA oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00181.html (8,754 bytes)
28. [oletrucks] Windshield Washer Kit (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Wed, 09 Jan 2002 11:45:03 -0800; Does anyone know where to get the original-style GM vacuum operated windshield washer bottle, pump, etc.? I vaguely remember seeing one advertised in a catalog but can't remember which one and even a; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00182.html (6,970 bytes)
29. Re: [oletrucks] Different Vent Question - again! (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2002 11:38:49 -0800; I'd try to duct the outside air into the Vintage Air unit if I were you. Tom Allen 51 3800 Tom Allen Seattle, WA oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00215.html (7,898 bytes)
30. Re: [oletrucks] Remote door locks (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2002 22:13:40 -0800; Yes, I installed an Amenity remote lock system on my 51 but substituted 35 lb pull solenoids. This is much more convenient than the stock system with the one lock on the passenger side. Now I lock fr; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00252.html (7,472 bytes)
31. Re: [oletrucks] 50 3600 REAR END SWAP (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Thu, 17 Jan 2002 10:40:10 -0800; According to my parts book that covers 46-72, about the best you can do with your original housing is a 4:10 Ratio. For 68-72 (and perhaps later) the book lists a Dana axle with leaf-type spring havi; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00313.html (8,564 bytes)
32. Re: [oletrucks] Head Gasket ? (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 12:19:00 -0800; I have used this in the past with good luck. I have also used aluminum paint. The purpose of this is to make sure that the heat of combustion that the gasket picks up from the exposed edge gets trans; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00458.html (7,670 bytes)
33. Re: [oletrucks] leak-down compression test (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2002 17:52:31 -0800; A motor can run and not use too much oil and still have too much blow-by caused by leaking rings. Poor fuel economy and low power are the result. Keeping blow-by to a minimum can make a huge differen; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00486.html (8,865 bytes)
34. Re: [oletrucks] Fan CFM (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 10:56:07 -0800; I can't tell you what the CFM ratings are but I can tell you that you can mount two 10" fans behind the radiator. On the half tons you cannot mount a fan ahead of the radiator because of the cross br; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00548.html (8,524 bytes)
35. Re: [oletrucks] 216 to 235 swap (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Tue, 29 Jan 2002 21:19:19 -0800; If you use a 54 or 55 first production engine it is a bolt-in swap. If you use a 55 second production engine there is the fan to radiator clearance issue to deal with. You can order a modified waterp; /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00573.html (7,822 bytes)
36. Re: [oletrucks] 1950's GMC's (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Sat, 01 Dec 2001 10:40:02 -0800; I've had a 48 half ton and now have a 51 one ton. If you plan to stick with stock suspension I'd get a model with tube-type shocks. They are much cheaper when you have to replace them. The knee-actio; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00007.html (8,217 bytes)
37. Re: [oletrucks] Fuel Injected V-6 (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Sat, 01 Dec 2001 10:53:14 -0800; Cams, exhaust and intake manifolding can greatly improve fuel economy and power at the same time. It's not necessarily a trade off. Head design and associated manifolding were originally done to be c; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00008.html (10,616 bytes)
38. Re: [oletrucks] Adjusting Pinion Gear Play (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2001 10:59:15 -0800; You'll need a dial indicator to set the ring-gear backlash. Provided that you didn't change the pinion shims, you should not need to make any other adjustments. If you can't use a dial indicator, you; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00040.html (7,779 bytes)
39. Re: [oletrucks] Transmissions (2): Overdrive? (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 10:50:47 -0800; Regarding your three-speed trans: As your shop suggests the basic problem is that the transmission is really too light duty for the job. Chevrolet didn't anticipate that they would be in service so; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00085.html (10,064 bytes)
40. [oletrucks] 8-hole 16 inch wheels (score: 1): Author: Thomas Allen <thallen@nwlink.com>; Date: Wed, 05 Dec 2001 11:10:44 -0800; A couple of years ago I posted my experience with wheels for 3/4 and one-ton AD pickups. I've gotten quite a few inquiries since then. I have realized that I've led people astray looking for Ford whe; /html/oletrucks/2001-12/msg00086.html (7,355 bytes)

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