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121. [oletrucks] Re: TF Front Sheetmetal reassembly (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2002 19:51:56 -0600
I'd suggest you buy a Chevy Factory Assembly Manual for Task Force trucks. Most vendors sell them (got mine from Chevy Duty). Well worth the $20-35 you'll pay for it. It gives all the details of how
/html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00090.html (8,317 bytes)

122. Re: [oletrucks] Re: TF Front Sheetmetal (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2002 20:01:15 -0600
Normally I'd agree with you, but you can't imagine how many 'hidden' bolts there are on the front fenders of my TF truck! I was about ready to get out the prybar and hammer to take my fenders off (a
/html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00091.html (9,146 bytes)

123. Re: [oletrucks] Mallory Distributor & 283 Engine Upgrades (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 10:54:36 -0600
Thanks for the information, it will be very helpful when I get ready to make my purchase. Many of my friends tried to steer me towards a GM or aftermarket HEI, but I just don't want to chop up my fi
/html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00153.html (16,630 bytes)

124. Re: [oletrucks] '59 won't start (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 17 Nov 2002 18:11:08 -0600
Some suggestions, don't have to follow this order exactly, but I think the order is logical given what you've described (work on the starter circuit first, then move on the the charging circuit). 1.
/html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00205.html (10,195 bytes)

125. Re: [oletrucks] chassie to fit under a 46?? (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2002 18:36:05 -0600
I recently wrote an article about putting power steering in a TF truck. Go to Wayne's website chevytrucks.org, look under tech articles, and you'll see my article. Can't imagine it would be that dif
/html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00361.html (13,826 bytes)

126. [oletrucks] Rear End swap advice (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 14 Oct 2002 09:45:39 -0500
Went to my last car show/swap meet of the season yesterday and now I'm planning my next project for the winter months. Want to replace my original rear end (3.90 or 4.10 ratio gears) with an up-to-da
/html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00135.html (7,530 bytes)

127. Re: [oletrucks] engine dying randomly (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Oct 2002 10:07:45 -0500
Suggest you check the following: Fuel filter (either in-line between the fuel pump and carb, or also check to make sure the carb doesn't have a filter on the inlet fuel line from the fule pump) Buy
/html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00163.html (12,441 bytes)

128. Re: [oletrucks] 58 PU (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 26 Oct 2002 00:55:47 -0500
Go for it! Even if it's worse than you thought when you get it home and start peeling it apart, you could always part it out. Some of the items you've mentioned could be of value to someone (if not
/html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00322.html (9,449 bytes)

129. Re: [oletrucks] survey of high-speed options (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 00:03:36 -0500
Can only give limited advice on AD trucks, just wanted you to know if you go with an open driveline I recently replaced my TH350 auto tranny in my '56 TF truck with a 2004R (4 speed auto). Some deta
/html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00008.html (8,748 bytes)

130. Re: [oletrucks] Manuals for TF Chevys (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 21:11:23 -0500
Suggest you go to www.chevytrucks.org and click on the Vendors section. You'll find many vendors/suppliers that sell reproductions of the shop and factory manuals. I bought a shop manual, wiring dia
/html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00027.html (7,906 bytes)

131. [oletrucks] TF Rear End Rebuild Parts (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 08 Sep 2002 19:42:06 -0500
Just got my '56 Chevy 1/2 ton back on the road after 3 months of work. After driving it for several miles at highway speed (40-60 MPH), I've noticed the driver's side rear brake drum (repainted durin
/html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00060.html (7,396 bytes)

132. Re: [oletrucks] TF Rear End Rebuild Parts NOW Brake Problems (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 09 Sep 2002 23:49:42 -0500
Thanks Mike, as it turned out the bearings and brakes are fine. At first I thought the shoes were set too tight on the drivers side. I removed both brake drums, cleaned everything up, roughed-up the
/html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00082.html (10,455 bytes)

133. Re: [oletrucks] Steering box relocated? (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2002 21:24:27 -0500
The Task Force (TF) series trucks from 55 second series to 59 all had similar steering gears and all were mounted inside the frame rail. Just recently took mine apart on my '56 Chevy 1/2 ton and had
/html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00118.html (8,707 bytes)

134. Re: [oletrucks] american classics (?) (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 20:42:23 -0500
I ordered once from this vendor and that was all it took. The tip-off was the problems they had with my credit card on my first order. I finally agreed to send them a cashier's check because I'd dea
/html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00167.html (9,850 bytes)

135. [oletrucks] Still having TF power brake problems - any further advice? (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Sep 2002 21:18:18 -0500
I wrote approx. 2 weeks ago asking for advice with my brake problems since converting to power brakes. Here's an update of what I've done but I'm still not satisfied and need some help. BACKGROUND: '
/html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00168.html (10,088 bytes)

136. Re: [oletrucks] Power Steering in a 55 second series (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 21:58:58 -0500
Just completed what you described with the exception of replacing the original steering column (on my '56 it's one piece, column connected to steering gear), with a tilt column from a late 80's Pont
/html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00197.html (9,400 bytes)

137. [oletrucks] THANKS FOR THE RESPONSE (Still having TF power brake problems) (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 22:36:36 -0500
My thanks to those who replied to my plea for advice regarding my power brake problems. I compiled your suggestions and will be giving them to the local shop owner who has pledged to make my brakes w
/html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00198.html (7,472 bytes)

138. Re: [oletrucks] Power Steering in a 55 second series (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 22:57:10 -0500
My complements on an excellent job of documenting what it took to do your conversion. I too used the Chevy Duty kit and found their pitman arm worked great (although I lowered my front end by removi
/html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00199.html (11,511 bytes)

139. Re: [oletrucks] Lowering stock 55 2nd series (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 22:25:10 -0500
Go to Chevytrucks.org website, click on Technical, then look under mechanical for the article "Lowering TF Truck Suspension". It is an article I wrote after lowering the front end of my '56 this spr
/html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00238.html (8,699 bytes)

140. Re: [oletrucks] Lowering stock 55 2nd series (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 09:29:20 -0500
Checked my paper catalog (catalog # 24), the name is Poly Ride Liner, catalog item # 74-935. Look for it under Chassis Steering Parts. I can't say how my instructions would work with an AD truck, as
/html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00239.html (11,390 bytes)


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