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61. RE: [oletrucks] suspension (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 08 Jan 2004 20:54:34 -0600
I recommend against removing anymore than 1-2 leafs (also depending upon which ones you remove). The original springs were designed to be used as a set (usually 6), and you would dangerously weaken
/html/oletrucks/2004-01/msg00054.html (7,393 bytes)

62. Re: [oletrucks] PCV on Fuel Injection Heads (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 14:03:22 -0600
Regarding the lower radiator hose. Don't know how fussy you are about the appearance, but I'm sure the local parts vendors still stock a 'universal' hose (not preformed, but still reinforced with wir
/html/oletrucks/2004-01/msg00109.html (7,089 bytes)

63. RE: [oletrucks] TF cowl vent block off (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 2004 19:38:07 -0600
I bought my '56 with the vents inside the cab blocked off. The PO had made a simple tin metal cover to go over the vent outlets inside the cab and then covered the whole kick panel with carpet. I re
/html/oletrucks/2004-01/msg00143.html (7,477 bytes)

64. RE: [oletrucks] TF Emblem Colors (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 07 Dec 2003 10:52:10 -0600
The background color in the center of the hood emblem was black, the bowtie color was red. Carl Ham '56 Chevy Stepside Pickup Pontiac, IL ____________________________________________________________
/html/oletrucks/2003-12/msg00096.html (8,197 bytes)

65. Re: [oletrucks] 58 gas tank frame mount (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 01 Nov 2003 08:58:06 -0600
Ryan and Kurt: I've been thinking of doing the same thing to my '56 Chevy 1/2 ton. The other day I got a fall sales brochure from Brothers Truck Parts in CA and saw a Chevy Blazer poly tank for about
/html/oletrucks/2003-11/msg00005.html (9,916 bytes)

66. [oletrucks] Re: Stock steering column mods for power steering upgrade (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2003 21:02:03 -0600
Per your original message below, did you look at my technical article on the www.chevytrucks.org website? I used a late-model Pontiac Gran Prix steering column, but had to cut it several times to ge
/html/oletrucks/2003-11/msg00197.html (9,524 bytes)

67. [oletrucks] Proposal for Midwest Oletruckers Winter Get-Together (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 30 Nov 2003 21:28:48 -0600
I ve been in contact with Wayne Osborne and Miq Millman and have their permission to put this request out to the mailing list. I d like to know if there is any interest in having a 1-day get together
/html/oletrucks/2003-11/msg00359.html (8,051 bytes)

68. Re: [oletrucks] Abandoned, my foot. (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Oct 2003 22:18:04 -0500
My 2 cents. As one oletrucker to another, I wish you luck with your problem. I'm not praising or criticizing you, but you need to know there are always two sides to the coin. While it sounds like th
/html/oletrucks/2003-10/msg00138.html (13,735 bytes)

69. Re: [oletrucks] Alternate Battery Location (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 24 Oct 2003 11:22:44 -0500
I plan on moving the battery on my '56 Stepside from the passenger side firewall to the frame underneith the passenger side, then installing a set of cables and terminals in the engine compartment in
/html/oletrucks/2003-10/msg00254.html (10,767 bytes)

70. Re: [oletrucks] Starter Shims installation for GM engines (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 09:51:44 -0600
With all due respect to Devin's reply, I would not use trial and error to install your starter. You may damage the starter bendix gear and/or the teeth on the flywheel/flexplate. Most replacement st
/html/oletrucks/2003-10/msg00302.html (10,628 bytes)

71. Re: [oletrucks] painting leaf springs (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2003 20:20:22 -0500
Recommend you put something between the individual leafs when you go back together. I bought a roll of Poly-Ride Liner from Chevy Duty (#74-935 $44.95). Enough there to do all four springs if needed
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00057.html (8,602 bytes)

72. Re: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Thu, 04 Sep 2003 20:33:55 -0500
If you're into rebuilding engines (have the knowledge, tools and time), you could probably get away with rebuilding your 400 (although the 2-bolt main bothers me a bit). Most gutsy towing engines wi
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00058.html (12,293 bytes)

73. RE: [oletrucks] Engine Overhaul - Which way is the right way? (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Sat, 06 Sep 2003 21:18:33 -0500
Didn't see anything at either site about warranty (or maybe I didn't look closely enough)? Reconditioned heads are O.K. if they're done right (magnafluxed for cracks, new guides, seats and springs).
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00095.html (11,736 bytes)

74. Re: [oletrucks] classic trucks (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2003 21:22:38 -0500
Thanks for the comment. I just received my copy yesterday and was almost as surprised as you! I'd sent pictures and a write-up to Classic Trucks in June and got an email back saying they would proba
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00205.html (9,465 bytes)

75. [oletrucks] Would like opinions on rear suspensions (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 20:41:35 -0500
List Members: I have a '56 1/2 ton pickup with stock front and rear suspension. Everything is working fine, but I'd like to upgrade to an IFS and newer rear axle. I've already decided on an IFS but I
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00323.html (8,078 bytes)

76. [oletrucks] Re: Follow-up on 2004R Trans swap (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2003 22:50:06 -0500
I wrote a technical article on my 2004R tranny swap. It is in the ChevyTrucks.org website under technical articles, 3 speed to 4 speed auto trans swap. If you have any questions after reading it let
/html/oletrucks/2003-09/msg00345.html (10,978 bytes)

77. [oletrucks] Reply to your message - Lowering my 1959 Chevy truck (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2003 21:20:23 -0500
TO: Garrette Slonacher The first question is: what does "TF" in "TF stock suspension" stand for? TF stands for "Task Force" series of trucks made between 1955 second edition and 1959. With the except
/html/oletrucks/2003-08/msg00059.html (9,662 bytes)

78. Re: [oletrucks] Poly ride liner (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 06 Aug 2003 21:39:11 -0500
I used Poly-Ride liner when I rebuilt my front springs 2 years ago and have been very pleased with the results. Front spring "squeaking" went away and I noticed no significant difference in ride or
/html/oletrucks/2003-08/msg00060.html (8,616 bytes)

79. Re: [oletrucks] TF disc brake kit recommendation (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 16:04:36 -0500
Can't help with the disk brake conversion, but 2 years ago I bought a new booster/master cylinder conversion from Brothers. Parts were O.K. but instructions left a lot to be desired. When I called B
/html/oletrucks/2003-08/msg00153.html (10,630 bytes)

80. Re: [oletrucks] OT Modern GM Radio plugs (score: 1)
Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 21:08:33 -0500
Suggest you go to a Radio Shack or car audio dealer (Best Buy Circuit City etc.). They usually sell universal wiring harness kits with plugs to adapt car audio's from one vehicle to another. You may
/html/oletrucks/2003-08/msg00259.html (9,238 bytes)


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