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161. [oletrucks] Rearend spacings (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 22:26:16 -0700; The Chevy trucks from 55-on generally used a 34" wide rear frame. The 88-newer trucks may be different. I believe your 1950 big truck should have a 36" wide rear frame. Of course, this does not tell; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00207.html (6,978 bytes)
162. [oletrucks] 54 car drums (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2000 22:36:16 -0700; On this swap (going from stock 6 lug to car 5 lug front brakes on 50s vintage Chevy trucks), I think the only thing you need besides the hub/drum assembly is the dust shield (thin metal plate that re; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00240.html (7,301 bytes)
163. Re: [oletrucks] 54 car drums (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 09:13:39 -0700; Don (and others who are contemplating this): I think I did not explain this well enough...the extra part that you need to get from the car is NOT the brake backing plate, but only the small dust shie; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00263.html (7,751 bytes)
164. [oletrucks] Disk brakes and old wheels (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 10:51:36 -0700; Eric mentioned that he had a problem with stock wheels and disk brakes. This is a real problem. When disk brakes were introduced in the 1960s and 70s, they had to redesign the wheels to clear the cal; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00272.html (7,336 bytes)
165. [oletrucks] Temp Sender 56-59 (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Thu, 13 Apr 2000 10:54:32 -0700; Try to find a Standard Ignition part number TS-6. A parts store may have it, or they may be able to cross-reference to the brand they sell. This temp sender is listed for newer Chevys, and seems to; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00273.html (6,613 bytes)
166. [oletrucks] Steering wheel (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Fri, 14 Apr 2000 16:49:15 -0700; I have mid 70s vintage Chevy truck stock steering wheels on my 59 trucks. The 57-59 have a dished wheel originally, so the later steering wheels work ok...although the ones I have don't have as much; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00296.html (8,210 bytes)
167. [oletrucks] Primer...relax! (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Apr 2000 11:23:29 -0700; I've been following a bit of the primer debates, and will offer some of my experiences (for what it's worth). 1. 59 pickup, stripped off paint in August 1980, etched with metal prep, sprayed on lacqu; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00379.html (8,518 bytes)
168. [oletrucks] Suspension swap 73-87 into AD (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 15:42:23 -0700; Another concern would be riding height...the 73-87 truck frame kicks up at the front, which makes the truck sit a bit lower...the AD frame is pretty much flat. So, if go this route your truck will si; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00445.html (6,585 bytes)
169. [oletrucks] car 4-spd to 235 swap (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 15:48:37 -0700; The car 4 speed should go right into the normal 235 bellhousing. The bottom two bolt holes on the car tranny are not threaded, so you'll need nuts and bolts instead of just bolts. Most 60s and 70s vi; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00446.html (7,716 bytes)
170. [oletrucks] GMC V8 carb question (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 17:30:14 -0700; It's likely that the carb is for something else...I think Buicks used Stromberg WW carbs in the 50s, and they had automatic chokes. Also, if the original Pontiac engine used that carb on a car, it w; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00493.html (6,657 bytes)
171. [oletrucks] 58-66 Chevy Fleetside tailgate (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 17:31:02 -0700; As you can guess from the title, the tailgates fit up to 66...the trucks were redesigned in 67. No, I don't have any good extras, sorry! Jim F oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built betwee; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00494.html (6,537 bytes)
172. [oletrucks] Buick vs Chevy 350 (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 17:58:35 -0700; I suppose you could use a Buick engine just as easily as a Chevy engine...except for all the differences. There are several different types of universal motor mount kits available for the Chevy, I d; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00512.html (7,476 bytes)
173. [oletrucks] Show quality (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Fri, 21 Apr 2000 18:10:15 -0700; You've brought up some interesting questions. I don't have much actual show judging experience. One thing to remember, is that different shows are judged in different ways. If you go to a Classic Ch; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00514.html (8,536 bytes)
174. [oletrucks] Wiper part (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 09:12:26 -0700; Is there a way to attatch the part? Or, was it originally staked on, and you need a new transmission assembly (the pivot part and linkage)? If there's a small knurled stub, with a screw hole in it,; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00577.html (7,687 bytes)
175. [oletrucks] Wiper part (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sun, 23 Apr 2000 09:11:11 -0700; Is there a way to attatch the part? Or, was it originally staked on, and you need a new transmission assembly (the pivot part and linkage)? If there's a small knurled stub, with a screw hole in it,; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00579.html (7,681 bytes)
176. [oletrucks] Suburban gas sender (TF) (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 17:34:12 -0700; The panel/suburban tank is different, so the sender is different. I've fixed several senders by putting a good resistor unit onto a different sender assy...sometimes it takes some soldering to get th; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00658.html (6,915 bytes)
177. [oletrucks] 6 bolts to 5 (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 17:25:03 -0700; Hi, sounds like fun! If you really want to use that early Firebird rearend, check it out thoroughly first! I don't know what your idea of "early" is, but if it's from the 1960s, it may be an oddball; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00689.html (8,590 bytes)
178. [oletrucks] New web site for our local club (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sun, 30 Apr 2000 13:24:25 -0700; Hi, this is kind of off-topic...sorry about that...but I've been doing some html work. I set up a web site for our local Sierra Vista Car Club (open club for cars and trucks). I'd like comments if an; /html/oletrucks/2000-04/msg00770.html (7,216 bytes)
179. [oletrucks] Headers (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Thu, 02 Mar 2000 18:02:58 -0700; Sorry to hear about the problems with Hookers...I've seen other folks do ok with them, but this on race-oriented cars...their headers are usually designed to go fast, not last long or be quiet. I've; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00034.html (7,234 bytes)
180. [oletrucks] manifolds/headers for camaro clip (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sat, 04 Mar 2000 16:39:14 -0700; The Camaro was the first chevy to use the non-ram's horn (center dump) manifolds...which means, the ram's horns will not fit a camaro. Neither will any headers other than those made for Camaros (ok,; /html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00093.html (6,804 bytes)

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