- 161. Re: [oletrucks] gas filler (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 22:16:25 -0500
- Locating the fill in a fender requires some good sheet metal work or it will look sloppy. Also limits pump fills to one side or the other. Unless you use a recessed fill, be prepared to wipe-up drib
- /html/oletrucks/2002-04/msg00678.html (9,417 bytes)
- 162. Re: [oletrucks] Heater for '56 Chevy pick-up (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2002 18:42:31 -0600
- Bow Tie Bits (www.bowtiebits.com) sells reconditioned heater cores (maybe fans too?). Haven't bought anything from them yet but they're very knowledgeable and friendly. Chevy Duty, Brothers and other
- /html/oletrucks/2002-03/msg00085.html (8,252 bytes)
- 163. [oletrucks] V8 Fender Emblems on TF Trucks (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 09 Mar 2002 22:47:53 -0600
- Saw Steve Johnson's note about placement of V8 emblems on 55 GMC. I'm in the same situation with my 56 Chevy. If anyone can give advice for correct placement for both model years I'd sure appreciate
- /html/oletrucks/2002-03/msg00150.html (7,264 bytes)
- 164. Re: [oletrucks] split Bench seat for '56 (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2002 18:48:11 -0600
- A while back I thought it would be neat to put a new seat with shoulder belts built-in and remember seeing on this site that a late model ('98 or newer) Dodge pickup seat would just fit. I also meas
- /html/oletrucks/2002-03/msg00155.html (8,420 bytes)
- 165. Re: [oletrucks] ??? Nuts, Bolts, & Washers ???? (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 21:14:25 -0600
- www.NorthernTool.com (think this is the correct website address) sells nut/bolt/washer sets like you want. I haven't bought these items, but others (interior trim screws, springs, oring, and snap ri
- /html/oletrucks/2002-03/msg00191.html (8,483 bytes)
- 166. [oletrucks] Truck Cover (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Mar 2002 20:13:32 -0600
- I have a California Car Cover for my '56 Stepside and am thrilled with it! Fit is excellent, protection is great in all type of weather, and it is very easy for one person to take on and off. When I
- /html/oletrucks/2002-03/msg00311.html (7,027 bytes)
- 167. [oletrucks] Truck Cover (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 04:44:33 -0800
- I have a California Car Cover for my '56 Stepside and am thrilled with it! Fit is excellent, protection is great in all type of weather, and it is very easy for one person to take on and off. When I
- /html/oletrucks/2002-03/msg00381.html (7,110 bytes)
- 168. Re: [oletrucks] Looking for infos about my 56 dashboard, trans, (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 01 Feb 2002 18:31:53 -0600
- I've attached a photo from my '56 owner's manual that identifies all the dash knobs. Only one missing is the optional cigarette lighter that is centered above the radio opening. Hope this helps. I t
- /html/oletrucks/2002-02/msg00021.html (11,229 bytes)
- 169. [oletrucks] Instrument Cluster Restorations (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 20:25:28 -0600
- I've noticed alot of messages lately about instrument cluster restorations and thought I'd pass along some information I recently got from Richard Workman at www.speedometershop.com (email address us
- /html/oletrucks/2002-02/msg00347.html (7,880 bytes)
- 170. [oletrucks] Above Windshield Radio Speaker Covers (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 20:34:00 -0600
- Many of the parts shops (Brothers, Chevy Duty, Jim Carter, etc.), sell both primered and chrome speaker covers that mount above the windshield and also sell both mono and stereo speakers for the insi
- /html/oletrucks/2002-02/msg00348.html (7,325 bytes)
- 171. Re: [oletrucks] Slightly O/T: radiator Q (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Feb 2002 22:22:37 -0600
- Haven't heard of this outfit before, but here's a few questions you could ask: 1.) Are the radiators new or rebuilt? 2.) Do they come standard with a transmission cooler? (you didn't mention if your
- /html/oletrucks/2002-02/msg00462.html (8,839 bytes)
- 172. Re: [oletrucks] Fw: wheels (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2002 19:39:24 -0600
- On my '56 TF Stepside with 6-lug axles, I plan to replace all 5 of my 15 inch U.S. Wheel 70 series (white painted spoke type) with U.S. Wheel 62 Series (Chrome Smoothies with center moon caps) somet
- /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00047.html (8,389 bytes)
- 173. Re: [oletrucks] gas tank (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 04 Jan 2002 19:52:43 -0600
- Can you tell me where the gas tank came from (purchased new or removed from another vehicle)? I have a '56 TF Stepside and would eventually like to remove the tank from the cab. I remember reading a
- /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00048.html (9,202 bytes)
- 174. Re: [oletrucks] gas tank (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2002 18:11:43 -0600
- Short wheelbase '56 Stepside. Carl Ham '56 TF Stepside Pontiac, IL _________________________________________________________________ Join the world s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://
- /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00070.html (11,215 bytes)
- 175. Re: [oletrucks] Tachometer (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2002 18:55:57 -0600
- Check the back of the tach unit (if it's inside a 'cup', loosen the nut on the mounting bracket and slide the guts out the front). Most aftermarket tachs are selectable between 4, 6, and 8 cylinder
- /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00249.html (8,199 bytes)
- 176. Re: [oletrucks] Shifter for Automatic (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 18 Jan 2002 19:03:24 -0600
- Anyone out there had any experience with the Lokar "nostalgia" shifter? In particular, I'm wondering how much effort is required to press the shift/interlock button in the shift knob to move from par
- /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00340.html (10,983 bytes)
- 177. [oletrucks] Advice on Wheels & Tires for TF Truck (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2002 19:04:53 -0600
- Would like some advice from anyone about new wheels and tires for my '56 TF Stepside. I currently have a stock suspension (1/2 ton). I have US Wheel white color spoke wheels with 6-lug pattern, 5 1/2
- /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00437.html (7,654 bytes)
- 178. Re: [oletrucks] Stock Frame (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Jan 2002 22:15:37 -0600
- If you've got the $$ it is hard to beat a new frame. If you look up most articles about frame mods, the first thing they seem to do is measure and/or box the frame to strengthen it. Alot of IFS and
- /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00469.html (8,471 bytes)
- 179. [oletrucks] Electric Wiper Motors for TF trucks (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2002 19:13:40 -0600
- Getting ready to order an electric wiper motor replacement for my tired-old vacuum unit on my '56. After reviewing the available catalogs I'm down to 3 suppliers. Brothers @ $159.95 Golden State Part
- /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00508.html (7,326 bytes)
- 180. Re: [oletrucks] Bumper Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
- Date: Sat, 26 Jan 2002 10:05:15 -0600
- If you are going for a 'true' restoration (want to keep the original bumper look), one alternative could be to purchase and install trailer hitches with "hideaway" receivers, then purchase any numbe
- /html/oletrucks/2002-01/msg00516.html (8,384 bytes)
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