- 1. Re: [Oletrucks] Bed (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:46:35 -0600
- Wood comes out first and goes in last. I repair and paint each piece individually. The fenders are impossible to spray a good finish up under the roll on the bed sides. Gale Gorman Houston 1954 3100
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- 2. Re: [Oletrucks] Bed questions (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Sat, 02 Feb 2013 10:32:08 -0600
- I have questions about my 1957 short stepside pickup bed. I have seen photos of some trucks that do not have the 6 off set bolt washesr which hold the bed to the frame. I am wondering if anybody on t
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- 3. Re: [Oletrucks] new link to 41 pics. (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 14:22:52 -0500
- Great looking truck. What did you use for the headliner? I have a '54 and a '67 both stripped to a bare frame. Gale Gorman Houston Local 433 (Los Angeles) Ironworker (ret.) http://s192.photobucket.co
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- 4. Re: [Oletrucks] new link to 41 pics. (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:30:48 -0500
- You can take a lot of pride in your work. I do all of it too. I also chose light and dark blue and I'm still trying to decide which parts get dark. The light blue is Cameo Blau from a modern VW Beetl
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- 5. Re: [Oletrucks] tire gauge (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:34:00 -0600
- I just looked up the Longacre gauges and they range from $25 to $140. I'll probably get one in the $45 range. There was one for $70 that is part of a fill hose so it would be nice to leave in my shop
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- 6. Re: [Oletrucks] 256 V8 engine (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Wed, 25 Dec 2013 15:32:57 -0600
- It should be a 265 but 256 is close enough. Merry Christmas, Gale Gorman Houston I have a 256 V8 engine that I rebuilt years ago and never used it. It needs a new oil pan. Other than that it is OK. I
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- 7. Re: [Oletrucks] Gas pump problem (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2014 08:58:58 -0600
- What's the condition of the two hoses connecting the fill spot to the tank? I have quite a few of the large hose just because I had to buy a 3 foot piece to get what I needed. If the small hose has d
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- 8. Re: [Oletrucks] 54 rear end (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2015 10:02:48 -0500
- My b 54 has a more modern rear end but I have no idea what it came out of. It does have 6 lug bolts. Gale Gorman Houston I'm thinking about swapping my 51 to a later rear end to gain the open drive s
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- 9. Re: [Oletrucks] 51 Chevy Truck (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Tue, 09 Jun 2015 09:55:53 -0500
- You seem to have success with the ?racing? attachment. Did you try attaching a photo? Gale Gorman Houston <teamnet.gif>_______________________________________________ Oletrucks@autox.team.net Archive
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- 10. Re: [Oletrucks] 1955 - 1st Series Chev P U Stock Rear Suspension (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2015 11:35:34 -0500
- The least invasive and least expensive is to remove at least one leaf and probably two from each spring. It will help make sure all moving parts can move easily. The friction of one leaf on the next
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- 11. Re: [Oletrucks] Two basic questions (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 07:14:15 -0600
- Why change the rear end? Gale Gorman Houston ?54 3100 ?67 C20 Hello All. I?m thinking many of you know these answers off the top of your heads. My 1955 First series Chevy is finally ready for an engi
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- 12. Re: [Oletrucks] Two basic questions (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 09:32:27 -0600
- I preferred to keep my solid front axle. I?m not a purist since I do like a V8. We each spent our own money so I firmly support doing whatever seems right. Gale I've already got a Mustang IFS install
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- 13. Re: [Oletrucks] Two basic questions (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Sun, 01 Nov 2015 16:07:58 -0600
- My ?54 is completely disassembled right now. The frame is bare, cab is on a rotisserie, bed is in pieces, and the motor is covered up on the shop floor. The ?67 C20 I have is a rust bucket. I had pla
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- 14. Re: [Oletrucks] Attaching cab to frame (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Wed, 04 May 2016 10:49:04 -0500
- Harry, My â??54 frame is sitting outside while the cab is on a rotisserie I fabricated. I can take a couple of photos of the parts still attached to the frame and send them in a private email. Essent
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- 15. Re: [Oletrucks] AD corner windows in a TF truck (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:21:46 -0500
- Send me a picture when youâ??re done. Sounds like a lot of work and we donâ??t know yet if the radius is the same or even close. Gale Gorman I have a '56 TF truck with the small back window. Has anyb
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- 16. Re: [Oletrucks] question to keep the list alive (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jan 2019 19:39:24 -0600
- My guess would be the throw out bearing. Gale Gorman Houston 1954 3100 Itâ??s been awhile, so hereâ??s a problem Iâ??ve had since Iâ??ve owned the truck. I have a 235 connected to a 4 speed and I am
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- 17. Re: [Oletrucks] Leaf spring adjustment (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2019 21:08:15 -0500
- Smokey, I took my front leaf springs to Pruitt on Canal St. and they re-arched them to GM specs. Gale Gorman Houston 1954 3100 1967 C20 My 1950 3600 sits a little low on the front drivers side. I see
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- 18. Re: [Oletrucks] Removal of cowl vent (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2020 13:50:47 -0500
- Smokey, The removal of the cowl vent on my â??54 was pretty straight forward AFTER I fabricated a rotisserie for the cab. I havenâ??t worked on any of my projects for about 5 years due to several sur
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- 19. Re: [Oletrucks] Rear end swap (score: 1)
- Author: GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com>
- Date: Fri, 27 Nov 2020 10:26:07 -0600
- I saved this message from several years ago. June 5, 2015. 1954 rear end 1980-1996 jeep wagoneer(full size jeep) have a strong 6 lug rear axle in very good ratios.3.31 is common in the 6 cyl and 3.54
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