I can never remember it either. It's Pertronixs . Simple installation, and
fairly cheap. I put one in my 78 IHC Scout. Bob K in PHX
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>
To: "Cecil "Steve" Martin" <chevl_69@earthlink.net>;
<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2003 8:19 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] RE: oletrucks-digest V2 #2060
> "Why don't you just buy a New Truck?" Had to put that in there, it was
> expected from me I think! Anyway, think only big trucks had the 348.
It's
> different, why not keep it if it's running good? 409's broke easy all the
> time, not sure on 348's. Kinda nice NOT to see just another small block
and
> auto trans in a truck. On the 4-spd, you don't use 1st for regular
driving,
> just start in second and use first for pulling a big load out of tuff
spot,
> or getting rolling when full, or for just going real slow in some
situation.
> On the electronic ignition, don't think there is an HEI for that distrib,
> but you can get Pulstronic or whatever it is system to put in your dist
and
> not need points. Pointronix?...don't seem right. Others will know. If
yours
> is listed as a 3200, don't that make it a 3/4 ton? Didn't think they had
> Dually's in 3/4 though. 3800 is one-ton, unless that's only for the older
GM
> trucks? Your top speed of 50 is about right. These are slow, heavy rigs,
> specially if it originally only had a six. Just make it nice, forget all
the
> "plushy" stuff, that's for wimps! OR, for Newer trucks! About 71 or 72's
> have lots of options and are still classic. I'm outta here!
>
> G. L. Grumpy's
> Old Iron Ranch
> Huntington, IN 46750
> AD trucks and MM tractors
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cecil "Steve" Martin" <chevl_69@earthlink.net>
> To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, September 20, 2003 6:36 AM
> Subject: [oletrucks] RE: oletrucks-digest V2 #2060
>
>
> > Hi guys,
> >
> > I just took my 58 Apache 1 ton out for a drive last night. I
> > haven't had it long. I don't know much history on the truck, but I am
> > curious as to some of the things I found about it. Maybe some of you
more
> > knowledgeable guys can let me know the story on some of the things about
> the
> > truck.
> >
> > It has a 348 engine that I am not sure if it's original or not. Someone
> said
> > it probably wasn't because of how close the steering shaft came to the
> > exhaust manifold. It does have dual rear wheels, and the side emblem
says
> > 3200.
> >
> > It has a hole in the floor where the foot starter may have been? Did the
> > 58's still use those? It now has a starter switch on the dash.
> >
> > Other than a SMALL area on the back of the cab, this baby seems pretty
> close
> > to rust free. It's also in great shape with little to no major body work
> > needed.
> >
> > The tranny is a 4 speed with a granny first. I can't get above about
5mph
> > before I need to shift. Top speed seems to be about 50 mph.
> >
> > The distributor is still points. If I decide on keeping the 348 in there
> for
> > a while I'd like to convert it to HEI, but not sure they make a
> distributor
> > for it. I understand they are unique?
> >
> > Long range plans are to make it a reliable long distance car trailer tow
> > vehicle, and maybe more. Maybe a camper? Of course it will be great for
> > going down to the home improvement store and towing the boat to the
lake,
> > and eventually car/truck shows.
> >
> > Thinking about a 383 stroker for torque, a 4L80E automatic, front disk
> > brakes, adding power steering, and power brakes, Dually rear our of a
> junked
> > modern truck? Flaming River tilt column, and a nice modern bench seat
> among
> > other interior decorations.
> >
> > Some of you might be saying "why don't you just buy a new truck?" Well
I
> > think the 2003 Chevy trucks are the ugliest danged things ever made for
> one,
> > I love the looks on these older classics, and besides....it's kinda fun
to
> > build it like I want one to be rather than check options on a paper at
the
> > dealer. Besides, you get out of some legal hassles with smog
requirements,
> > you can put together combinations not available at a dealer, insurance
in
> > cheaper, and the value goes up in time, not down.
> >
> > Anyone have any tips or observations?
> >
> > Steve
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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