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1. [oletrucks] Rear axle position (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 08:11:27 -0500; Happy New Year to all. Now I have a quick question. I know the rear axle on the 47-54 1/2 ton trucks isn't centered in the fender opening as it came from the factory. Unfortunately I forgot to measur; /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00009.html (7,501 bytes)
2. [oletrucks] Can't we all get along??? What a crock! (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 09:12:07 -0500; Welcome to the real world people. I joined this list about 8 months ago and just recently had to drop everything but the daily summaries due to personal time constraints. However I do single out the; /html/oletrucks/2000-12/msg00211.html (9,946 bytes)
3. RE: [oletrucks] 348 c.i. (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 08:30:24 -0400; The 348 was a good "truck" engine. The bore and stroke combination lent itself to a slightly lower rpm operating range than it's larger high performance sibling the 409. It was designed to produce mo; /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00434.html (12,135 bytes)
4. RE: [oletrucks] Patch Panels (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 08:00:07 -0400; Can't help you with the patch panels but I can with the latches. Contact Ball's Rod & Custom 1-888-802-2557. They have probably the best actuator system going, and it's reasonably priced too. I woul; /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00728.html (9,225 bytes)
5. RE: [oletrucks] Patch Panels (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 08:09:08 -0400; You can do it several ways. I use a magnetic release hidden inside my rear quarter window on my pro-street coupe. I have a magnet on my key ring and all you have to do is swipe it by the release and; /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00729.html (9,621 bytes)
6. RE: [oletrucks] Patch Panels (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 11:03:19 -0400; You can add these things after the truck is finished, however it is easier to do it before you get that far. Installation of the latch mechanism generally requires some minor cutting in the jam of t; /html/oletrucks/2000-10/msg00736.html (11,873 bytes)
7. RE: [oletrucks] Engine placement (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 11:21:05 -0400; The following link should answer all your questions on driveline alignment. http://www.rtech@iedls.com/guide.html The important part is to make sure the angle of the output shaft of the trans is the; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00116.html (10,444 bytes)
8. RE: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Tue, 5 Sep 2000 11:37:39 -0400; Heidts makes excellent quality kits. I have one on my pro-street 41 Chevy coupe and just took delivery of another for my '53 3100. They can be installed in one afternoon, provided you can weld and h; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00122.html (10,546 bytes)
9. RE: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 08:39:47 -0400; Not to argue the point but Mr. Meyer makes an interesting statement. Let's see, why would I want a front suspension capable of carrying more weight than I'm going to put on it, that's been tried and; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00146.html (15,746 bytes)
10. RE: [oletrucks] IFS brand recommendation (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Wed, 6 Sep 2000 15:17:25 -0400; 16 bolts is twice the number used by most of the Mustang II "bolt on" kits. Also remember the Chevy system was designed from the outset to be bolted to that specific frame. The people selling Mustang; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00162.html (10,617 bytes)
11. RE: [oletrucks] RB'S bolt-in cross member (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Fri, 8 Sep 2000 11:49:39 -0400; The first thing you need to do is contact RB's Obsolete to get the instructions. Since you asked the question I'm assuming you don't have them. Each manufacturer does things a little differently and; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00229.html (8,435 bytes)
12. [oletrucks] RE: IFS, but not to open any can or worms again (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 07:58:11 -0400; While you're checking him out... Ask him who's geometry he uses. Just because he chooses to manufacture IFS systems with GM parts doesn't mean he uses GM geometry just like a lot of guys making Musta; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00328.html (11,319 bytes)
13. [oletrucks] RE: Review of "Zigg's Street Rods" (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 07:58:56 -0400; Seems to me that's exactly what he did. If you read his statement he's talking about his experience with a vendor, not someone else's. I think it benefits everyone when people relate these kinds of p; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00329.html (11,104 bytes)
14. FW: [oletrucks] RE: IFS, but not to open any can or worms again (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Tue, 12 Sep 2000 10:50:55 -0400; We all have our opinions and it's easy to see that you don't like the Ford setup. I have no problem with that... but let's not forget what we're talking about here. You apparently have a lot of exper; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00334.html (14,593 bytes)
15. FW: [oletrucks] RE: IFS, but not to open any can or worms again (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2000 07:57:37 -0400; Heidts Superide suspension uses Ford geometry. The only difference is that the control arms are tubular and this design allows them to eliminate the strut rods. The crossmember is the exact same cros; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00419.html (14,432 bytes)
16. RE: [oletrucks] RE: IFS, but not to open any can or worms again (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 08:00:13 -0400; Those Jag suspensions are something else. There was a guy selling them in the swap meet at the NSRA Nationals this year in Louisville. The four bolts that hold that system in look to be pretty hefty.; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00470.html (17,372 bytes)
17. RE: [oletrucks] RE: IFS, but not to open any can or worms again (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 08:50:05 -0400; What you're talking about is a unibody sub-frame that has been designed and developed by a major auto manufacturer who spent millions of dollars along the way to ensure it works as advertised. The sy; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00473.html (12,397 bytes)
18. RE: [oletrucks] RE: IFS, (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 09:06:01 -0400; I stand corrected. I helped a friend install one of their superide kits on his 40 Chevy sedan about three years ago. At that time it used the same crossmember as their other kits. It would appear how; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00474.html (15,490 bytes)
19. RE: [oletrucks] RE: IFS, but not to open any can or worms again (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 11:46:59 -0400; A certified welder will rarely have his welds crack. More often it's the surrounding metal that will give first. As far as trailer hitches are concerned, the main reason they're bolted on is because; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00482.html (12,950 bytes)
20. RE: [oletrucks] RE: IFS, but not to open any can or worms again (score: 1): Author: Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY <Bill.Whittaker@wpafb.af.mil>; Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 12:21:11 -0400; Yes the front axle is held in by 8 nuts. A system that was designed and tested by the factory to work properly on their trucks and it has proven itself over millions of miles of use. Comparing that s; /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00485.html (17,613 bytes)

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