- 1. Re: [oletrucks] 2 Barrel Holley-Weber? (score: 1)
- Author: "Carlos Madero" <amigos@esn.net>
- Date: Sat, 28 Aug 99 15:42:53 PDT
- When Pat Ganahl was editor of "Rod and Custom" magazine, he described the rebuild of a 235 for his early-50's Chevy sedan. He used two Holley-Webers on it. If I recall, he said he had the jetting, et
- /html/oletrucks/1999-08/msg00598.html (8,555 bytes)
- 2. [oletrucks] Upgrading rear springs (score: 1)
- Author: "Carlos F. Madero" <amigos@esn.net>
- Date: Sun, 13 Jun 99 18:24:55 PDT
- After visiting Alan Gingles' site for the n-th time (the buildup page is inspiring to me) I noted he used Dodge Caravan rear springs, and somewhere he mentions needing some sort of traction bars to k
- /html/oletrucks/1999-06/msg00330.html (7,852 bytes)
- 3. Re: [oletrucks] Parking Brake Hookup Mods (score: 1)
- Author: "Carlos F. Madero" <amigos@esn.net>
- Date: Mon, 28 Jun 99 19:15:07 PDT
- I have two suggestions for hooking up your emergency brake cable to the 10-bolt rear axle; About four years ago I found a guy (through Hemming's) that custom makes cables "Brake cables by George" (7
- /html/oletrucks/1999-06/msg00745.html (8,075 bytes)
- 4. [oletrucks] Parts truck (score: 1)
- Author: "Carlos F. Madero" <amigos@esn.net>
- Date: Sun, 16 May 99 19:44:05 PDT
- To my fellow ole-truckers in eastern NC (Jerry Cox?) I have just bought a parts truck (a '51, I believe, somebody's project that went sour). It does not have a driveline and the frame has been butche
- /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00523.html (6,482 bytes)
- 5. Re: [oletrucks] throttle cable (score: 1)
- Author: "Carlos F. Madero" <amigos@esn.net>
- Date: Thu, 01 Apr 99 21:04:47 PST
- Your note on the throttle cable reminded me of a trick I learned years ago on renewing choke and throttle cables. I went to the store and bought two "universal" replacement choke cables. I pulled the
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00031.html (9,048 bytes)
- 6. [oletrucks] Kingpins and bushings (score: 1)
- Author: "Carlos F. Madero" <amigos@esn.net>
- Date: Wed, 07 Apr 99 17:54:44 PDT
- I need some advice from our experts. The front axle of my '53 1/2 ton is at the FLASH (is that the acronym for the local auto shop?) for replacement of kingpins / bushings. The gentleman just called
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00174.html (7,546 bytes)
- 7. [oletrucks] Frame upgrading (score: 1)
- Author: "Carlos F. Madero" <amigos@esn.net>
- Date: Sun, 11 Apr 99 17:27:28 PDT
- While my truck's front axle is still at the shop being put together, I have become aware of two "complete" modified frames for sale within reasonable driving distance. One is a '53 with a Firebird su
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00273.html (6,994 bytes)
- 8. [oletrucks] Frame question (score: 1)
- Author: "Carlos F. Madero" <amigos@esn.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Apr 99 20:39:55 PDT
- Are there any major differences in the frame of a 1953 1/2 ton and that of a 1954? Will a 1954 1/2 ton frame fit under a 1953 1/2 ton body? An upgraded '54 frame will be at an Estate sale this weeken
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00335.html (6,596 bytes)
- 9. [oletrucks] Removing the axle pins and other sundry questions (score: 1)
- Author: "Carlos F. Madero" <amigos@esn.net>
- Date: Sun, 07 Mar 99 19:40:53 PST
- Are there any alternative ways to drive the pins out of the front axle?. I am using a brass drift (0.75" diam) and a heavy hammer ( 3 lb?)as suggested in the manual. My right arm is very sore, the b
- /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00329.html (7,363 bytes)
- 10. [oletrucks] 235 for sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Carlos F. Madero" <amigos@esn.net>
- Date: Thu, 11 Mar 99 23:18:39 PST
- It is disgusting that one has to pass on good opportunities because lack of space; 6 months ago I had to pass on buying a local wrecked 1986 Z28 (with a perfect TPI / etc) for 600 bucks. Now this. Fo
- /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00536.html (6,915 bytes)
- 11. [oletrucks] Questions on jacks / spare tire carrier / rear axle (score: 1)
- Author: "Carlos F. Madero" <amigos@esn.net>
- Date: Sun, 14 Mar 99 17:54:48 PST
- I tried placing this note a few days ago, I am afraid it did not go through. My '53 pickup has stock front and rear suspension (with shorter radial tires). What kind of jack can be obtained that will
- /html/oletrucks/1999-03/msg00633.html (8,111 bytes)
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