- 21. Re: [oletrucks] rear springs (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2000 15:38:23 EDT
- I had to have my front springs re-arched and "rebuilt." I used a local (Greenville, SC) heavy truck spring shop. They had the parts in a matter of days and added one leaf to supliment the "old metal.
- /html/oletrucks/2000-09/msg00767.html (7,859 bytes)
- 22. Re: [oletrucks] my suburban (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 20 Aug 2000 23:00:09 EDT
- Some thoughts on 2,3,5,6. Good luck, EEHodges@aol.com Emory Hodges 48 Chevy 3/4 ton "Rack" << well i worked on my suburban some today had a lot of fun it had some wax buildup in the cracks that i rem
- /html/oletrucks/2000-08/msg00666.html (8,775 bytes)
- 23. Re: [oletrucks] speedometer information (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 20:46:08 EDT
- My original speedometer needle was white (sorta clear) in my 48. I couldn't find a new white one so I'm using red. Anyone found white? EEHodges@aol.com Emory Hodges 48 Chevy 3/4 ton "Rack" << Brian,
- /html/oletrucks/2000-08/msg00966.html (8,162 bytes)
- 24. Re: [oletrucks] Tires & Wheels (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Thu, 20 Jul 2000 22:44:33 EDT
- I got my Michelin XCA 7.50R17 tires mounted today - Thanks Eric for the The 3 piece rims are safe if treated with respect. I cleaned sandblasted and painted mine. Then paid a shop to mount them - the
- /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg00853.html (8,031 bytes)
- 25. Re: [oletrucks] Tires & wheels - Michelin XCA (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 22 Jul 2000 15:22:28 EDT
- The new tires are great - I cannot believe how much better the ride is now. I think I need to play with the inflation pressures some more - It was a little bouncy. That could mean more pressure to "
- /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg00894.html (7,649 bytes)
- 26. [oletrucks] Some photos (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 11:29:46 EDT
- Thanks to the list for all the help on my truck. This has been a 5 year project (so far). I've now got to figure out more of this internet stuff. Anyway - I've uploaded some pics of the truck. http:/
- /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg00910.html (7,972 bytes)
- 27. Re: [oletrucks] Photos (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2000 12:43:47 EDT
- I think on my pics (blue truck) you are seeing the pinstripe. Mine is supposed to be a cream color but I could only find white for now. It's 1/4" wide pinstripe tape available at most FLAPS. Some tru
- /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg00957.html (7,198 bytes)
- 28. Re: [oletrucks] vapor lock remedies (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 26 Jul 2000 12:24:14 EDT
- I had a similar problem with my 216 and boiled-out gas tank. It wasn't however, temperature related. I'm assuming your gas tank is under the bed like my '48. The pick-up tube runs at an angle from ab
- /html/oletrucks/2000-07/msg01036.html (10,217 bytes)
- 29. Re: [oletrucks] Bed Removal (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 23 Jun 2000 19:44:49 EDT
- Running boards are attached to rear fenders but not to bed itself. You can unbolt from rear fenders, unbolt the 8 carriage bolts from the bed and the rear fender braces thend the bed assembly is "fre
- /html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00578.html (7,962 bytes)
- 30. Re: [oletrucks] (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 24 Jun 2000 17:54:31 EDT
- No need to correct - You are right. EEHodges@aol.com Emory Hodges 48 Chevy 3/4 ton "Rack" << Correct me if I'm wrong here. 1. You don't need to pull the fenders off of the bedsides unless you just wa
- /html/oletrucks/2000-06/msg00593.html (8,951 bytes)
- 31. Re: [oletrucks] motor mounts don't fit (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 5 May 2000 20:49:39 EDT
- You don't mention what year/model you have but there are different motor mounts for 3/4 vs 1/2 ton at least in the AD years. I don't recall which vendor I ordered from but they sent the wrong ones. T
- /html/oletrucks/2000-05/msg00207.html (8,212 bytes)
- 32. Re: [oletrucks] Dash revival (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 12:58:28 EDT
- Decals of the CHEVROLET letters are available from most vendors. They are easy to apply; I wouldn't try hand painting. For the dash "grill," ash tray, and glove boc, I buffed the high areas, masked i
- /html/oletrucks/2000-05/msg00352.html (9,323 bytes)
- 33. Re: [oletrucks] 350 Buick Engine vs Chevy (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 21:31:07 EDT
- I'd make sure it's really a 350. - My first car was a 78 Century - Yes it was UGLY but the dealer would really deal. I recall the largest engine was a 305 and it was a smog laden weakling. Good luck.
- /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00517.html (8,635 bytes)
- 34. Re: [oletrucks] Rear window (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 29 Apr 2000 21:09:11 EDT
- I used one of the tools SOME - it worked OK on some sections of the rear window seal but not so good in corners... The best tool I had was some pop-sicle sticks. The wood is rounded on the ends and s
- /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00753.html (7,983 bytes)
- 35. Re: [oletrucks] BOXES and SPRING FEVER. (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 14:45:01 EST
- I'm 99% sure 3/4 and 1/2 ton tailgates are the same. Bed length is different. EEHodges@aol.com Emory Hodges 48 Chevy 3/4 ton "Rack" << 2. I have both a 48 American 3/4 ton and a 51 Canadian 1/2 ton i
- /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00303.html (7,314 bytes)
- 36. Re: [oletrucks] AD Choke & Throttle Position (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 18 Mar 2000 09:07:25 EST
- Mine is Choke on top; Throttle on bottom. EEHodges@aol.com Emory Hodges 48 Chevy 3/4 ton "Rack" << On the dash of an AD, is the choke cable located above the throttle cable or visa versa? My choke is
- /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00503.html (7,032 bytes)
- 37. Re: [oletrucks] Spare Tire Carrier (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 7 Feb 2000 21:49:19 EST
- Thanks for the link. I have the original carrier but am missing the pin that the large J piece slides in the monorail. Does anyone have the dimensions of the pin? Thanks, EEHodges@aol.com Emory Hodge
- /html/oletrucks/2000-02/msg00219.html (12,896 bytes)
- 38. Re: [oletrucks] wiring harness and grill (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2000 12:42:18 EST
- I had similar problems with my GSPP harness with the horns and with the fuses. Just carefully unwrap sections as required and splice in needed wires. You can then re-wrap with heat shrink tape and us
- /html/oletrucks/2000-02/msg00754.html (7,652 bytes)
- 39. Re: [oletrucks] Windshield Removal (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2000 21:23:48 EST
- To remove the windshield, you've got all the trim off already. Just cut the rubber on the inside lip all the way around then push the windshield out to the front. You can re-use the glass (with a new
- /html/oletrucks/2000-02/msg00844.html (7,693 bytes)
- 40. Re: [oletrucks] Steering play - Bearing play adjustment (score: 1)
- Author: EEHodges@aol.com
- Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2000 12:11:09 EST
- I've got a problem getting the large end cap to turn so I can adjust the "end-play." I assembled the box after rebuild but didn't get it fully adjusted while the truck was at the body shop. Part of m
- /html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00175.html (8,406 bytes)
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