- 321. RE: [oletrucks] Speedo question (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston)" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Thu, 8 Aug 2002 13:13:36 -0500
- My 57 GMC's speedo was right on at 60, high at lower speeds and low at higher speeds. A local speedometer shop (used to be lots of these, now there are only a few) fixed it right for not much $ the S
- /html/oletrucks/2002-08/msg00112.html (8,848 bytes)
- 322. RE: [oletrucks] 1958 Serial Number Mystery (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston)" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 10:06:59 -0500
- It is a GMC cab. 101 = short wheel base 8 = V8 engine (336 cubic in) P = built in Pontiac Michigan plant S = 1958 year model 17571A is the serial number. Good morning guys, I retrieved my serial numb
- /html/oletrucks/2002-08/msg00170.html (8,168 bytes)
- 323. RE: [oletrucks] 1958 Serial Number Mystery (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston)" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 10:47:05 -0500
- By the way, the S in the serial is the same for 1958 and 1959. I know that S with a serial # below 35001 used a V8 engine based on Pontiac's 1958 370 cubic inch V8, but with a smaller 3.875" bore yie
- /html/oletrucks/2002-08/msg00175.html (9,019 bytes)
- 324. RE: [oletrucks] radio and speaker installation (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston)" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 11:08:19 -0500
- Make sure that there is no foreign substance (Teflon tape or pipe dope) between the sending unit threads and the engine. Hello all, I have a 56 Chevy 1/2 ton stepside which I am restoring to original
- /html/oletrucks/2002-08/msg00241.html (7,888 bytes)
- 325. RE: [oletrucks] 50-51 Chevy w extended cab (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston)" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Fri, 16 Aug 2002 11:12:08 -0500
- Try a shop that deals in custom vans. On the link, there is a picture of a very nice Red AD truck with the driver side bed spare tire mount. This truck has a hard cover on the spare tire that is colo
- /html/oletrucks/2002-08/msg00242.html (10,073 bytes)
- 326. RE: [oletrucks] New Life in my 235 (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston)" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 20 Aug 2002 12:53:18 -0500
- Go to the archives at http://www.escribe.com/automotive/american/chevygmtruck/index.html?by=Thread and type tube rocker into the SEARCH field (oil is a 3 letter word that the search engine doesn't li
- /html/oletrucks/2002-08/msg00285.html (8,438 bytes)
- 327. RE: [oletrucks] Slightly off topic (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Mon, 1 Jul 2002 21:14:47 -0500
- Strictly a guess on my part, but these things are pretty standard. Black is ground. Red is +12 when the key is on. Provides power for most of the radio. Blue is "keep alive" power for the memory in t
- /html/oletrucks/2002-07/msg00022.html (7,879 bytes)
- 328. RE: [oletrucks] Wiring questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 08:05:39 -0500
- The "R" terminal provides a 12V bypass of the "ballast" resistor to the coil "+" terminal while the solenoid is engaged (key in the start position) to provide a hotter spark while cranking. HEI ignit
- /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00026.html (8,490 bytes)
- 329. RE: [oletrucks] tachometers (another Q) (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Mon, 3 Jun 2002 11:31:33 -0500
- I have attached pictures of the correct 55-59 GMC tach. I realize and heartily agree with Miq's policy of not allowing attachments to oletrucks messages. If any other list member wants copies e-mail
- /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00031.html (11,404 bytes)
- 330. RE: [oletrucks] JC Whitney tailgate? (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 07:46:48 -0500
- Actually it says Fits vehicles with wheel wells in bed only-does not fit Stepside, Fenderside, Flareside and Sweptside pickups (except where noted) Note the "except where noted". Later, when specific
- /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00148.html (8,820 bytes)
- 331. RE: [oletrucks] transmission tools (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 09:26:26 -0500
- These Kent-Moore tools are really hard to find. I saw the front servo gauge up for bid on a certain auction site a few months ago. I have manuals that show how to make most (all?) of the adjustments
- /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00207.html (8,770 bytes)
- 332. RE: [oletrucks] transmission tools (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 08:02:26 -0500
- If anyone needs Hydra-Matic info for some specific purpose, I've managed to accumulate a fair collection. Maintenance Manual GMC Truck Hydra-Matic Transmission Operation and Maintenance x-5706. Speci
- /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00222.html (10,021 bytes)
- 333. RE: [oletrucks] transmission tools (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Wed, 19 Jun 2002 10:06:56 -0500
- I have a friend who had a shop put a 350/350 in his 56 GMC that did exactly what you are asking about. The pattern on the shifter has five positions reading left (shift lever all the way up) to righ
- /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00224.html (13,316 bytes)
- 334. RE: [oletrucks] performance parts for 270? (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 07:58:01 -0500
- You are looking for some rare (expensive), but very unique equipment. Check out http://www.inliners.org/ for starters. There is a great story there about the legendary Howard 12 port heads at http://
- /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00262.html (8,315 bytes)
- 335. RE: [oletrucks] what insurance company to use? (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 07:46:09 -0500
- My Farmer's agent issued me an agreed value policy for my daily driver. What insurance company do you recomend for my 50 3100(modified)? Hagerty is out of the question becuase of a speeding ticket I
- /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00289.html (8,213 bytes)
- 336. RE: [oletrucks] Turn Signal question on TF (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 07:51:30 -0500
- There is a small lock washer that goes UNDER the mechanism. The big screw passes through the mechanism and then through the lock washer. The lock washer must be small enough to fit in the indentation
- /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00290.html (7,937 bytes)
- 337. RE: [oletrucks] double action fuel pumps?? questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Mon, 13 May 2002 12:31:33 -0500
- Double action fuel pumps have the normal diaphragm used to pump gas and another, very similar, diaphragm that pumps air. The intake side of this second pump is connected to the wiper motor to provide
- /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00168.html (12,167 bytes)
- 338. RE: [oletrucks] Re:What good is that little spring on the upper (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 May 2002 11:16:02 -0500
- My 57 GMC 1/2 ton has the spring. It is a tension coil spring about 3/8" diameter and maybe 1.5" long. There is also a piece of metal with a hole in one end that the hinge pin passes through. The spr
- /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00190.html (8,477 bytes)
- 339. RE: [oletrucks] Brake Pedal (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 07:56:57 -0500
- I've removed mine using this procedure: 1. Loosen the nut holding the round rod pedal to the lever enough that the threads are not exposed. 1/2" (instead of 3/8") drive ratchets and extensions work b
- /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00279.html (8,816 bytes)
- 340. RE: [oletrucks] Rear Glass Gasket Chrome '57 (score: 1)
- Author: "Hanlon, Bill" <Bill.Hanlon@hp.com>
- Date: Tue, 28 May 2002 08:27:50 -0500
- Heavy Chevy lists "Back glass lock strip (big) (DEL) 55-59" in an old catalog I keep in my desk at work. Call them @ 800-297-9694. This is where I got the chrome bead for my small back window 57 GMC.
- /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00351.html (7,771 bytes)
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