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281. [oletrucks] Making a web page (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 23:08:19 -0700; Hey Mike, I noticed you are on aol, which makes it easy to make a web page. I did one for my sister a month ago when I visited her...I recall it took several minutes, using the aol software. Sorry, I; /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00470.html (8,235 bytes)
282. Re: [oletrucks] 53 body to 72 frame-chassis??? (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 23:15:53 -0700; Zack and Lyle-- I know this sounds like a tempting way to solve all your problems, but it's not as easy as it may seem. The newer trucks are a bit wider, especially at the front wheels. The frames ar; /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00471.html (7,650 bytes)
283. [oletrucks] ????????? (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sat, 25 Dec 1999 18:56:29 -0700; Howdy, all...just wanted to throw in my $0.02 on a few subjects. First, projects: I've been doing a little bit of oletruck stuff in my shop lately, which is welcome change from the other "projects" I; /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00623.html (9,592 bytes)
284. [oletrucks] TF 56-up temp sender (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 22:55:52 -0700; Happy new year! almost, still an hour to go here in AZ. I've used the Standard Ignition TS-6 electrical temp sending unit over the years in all my old (55-up) Chevys. It reads higher than an old tire; /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00808.html (6,522 bytes)
285. [oletrucks] Metallic Brake Shoes (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Fri, 31 Dec 1999 23:04:22 -0700; I first got some (semi-)metallic brake shoes about five years ago, when I redid the brakes on my extended cab 59 truck. They were Bendix shoes, just the standard relined ones. I noticed something was; /html/oletrucks/1999-12/msg00810.html (8,041 bytes)
286. [oletrucks] Rear End Primer (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1999 07:12:31 -0700; Here's a quick rearend primer...from memory, incomplete, but hopefully I never mess around with trying to find the codes...it's much easier to just turn the pinion and count the turns to get one revo; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00064.html (13,087 bytes)
287. [oletrucks] Rearend Primer II (score: 1): Author: "J Forbes" <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Thu, 04 Nov 99 16:38:10 PST; Hi...thanks for the great response to the rearend primer! To answer a few questions... On 3/4 tons, you might want to look at 60s-70s Ford and Dodge trucks. They used the Dana 60 axle, with 8 lugs. I; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00122.html (8,970 bytes)
288. [oletrucks] 81 GM Truck OD tranny (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Mon, 08 Nov 1999 19:00:06 -0700; Hi...I'm back in lovely Sierra Vista, my stay in Las Vegas was pleasant. I got to see the new (mid 2000?) Suburban and Tahoe, which are based on the 1999 Silverado (which is what I drove up there...t; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00212.html (8,475 bytes)
289. [oletrucks] Artillery style wheel (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Wed, 10 Nov 1999 20:59:18 -0700; Chevy used 6 lug wheels on cars thru 1948...it could easily be from a 30s car. Also, the 6 lug front hubs on the old cars are the same as on trucks, if you are looking for one and not having any luck; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00274.html (7,050 bytes)
290. [oletrucks] '57 235 PCV (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1999 22:55:04 -0700; The 55 CAR assy manual shows RPO 417 (positive crankcase ventilation) rigged as follows: The vacuum tube connects at the manifold, where the vacuum wipers connect, then runs across to the PCV valve; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00308.html (8,202 bytes)
291. [oletrucks] Starter Problem (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sun, 14 Nov 1999 09:56:30 -0700; Hi...sounds like the starter drive clutch is indeed bad. If you can turn the gear easily by hand in the "free" direction, then it's getting loose. It should have some resistance, due to the springs a; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00343.html (6,739 bytes)
292. [oletrucks] Vin Question on 59 (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Tue, 16 Nov 1999 12:27:25 -0700; The VIN should be on a stainless steel tag, which is spot welded to the door jamb, between the hinges. On earlier TF trucks it is on the windshield pillar. Not sure when they changed...but I've seen; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00417.html (7,397 bytes)
293. [oletrucks] Big block alternator bracket (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Wed, 17 Nov 1999 16:28:39 -0700; "Need a bracket to fit a late model GM alternator. 454 with short water pump in a 53' Chevy 3100. I must be getting senile, but I can't remember which company makes billet alternator and AC brackets.; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00446.html (7,421 bytes)
294. [oletrucks] DIY plug wires (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 19:04:18 -0700; Hi...the local parts store I deal with has all the Belden parts in stock to make up plug wires, including boots, terminals (for 7 or 8mm, angled or straight), and rolls of wire, either gray 8mm or bl; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00469.html (6,629 bytes)
295. [oletrucks] 55-57 vs 58-59 frames, wipers (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sun, 21 Nov 1999 23:04:03 -0700; Hi...wierd, I'm trying to turn my 57 Suburban into a 59! If you have any nice 58-59 fenders you want to give away in the Arizona are, please let me know! The 58-59 frames are longer, by 2 or 3 inches; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00535.html (7,709 bytes)
296. [oletrucks] Seville rearend in TF (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:06:43 -0700; Hi...my suggestion is to whack off the Caddy spring perches, and use the old truck spring perches. For one thing, if you mount the rearend on top of the springs, by the time you put some weight on it; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00577.html (7,739 bytes)
297. [oletrucks] Panel Truck bed plywood (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:10:18 -0700; Hi...I sure don't know where you're gonna find a new piece of wood that big! But, on the other hand, I don't know how you would install it in one piece, either. The panel and Suburban are built aroun; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00578.html (7,015 bytes)
298. [oletrucks] F*rd 9" rearend offset question (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:13:45 -0700; Hi...the Ford rearends do indeed have one axle tube longer than the other, and the center is offset. But, if you look at the center section, you'll see that the pinion is offset in the center, so tha; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00579.html (6,958 bytes)
299. [oletrucks] Wiring harness (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 07:27:51 -0700; Hi...the original wiring for the old trucks generally did not include any fuses. I'm not up on how the AD trucks were wired, but the TF trucks had two thermal breakers (one for headlights, the other; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00580.html (8,605 bytes)
300. Re: [oletrucks] Seville rearend in TF (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 11:14:39 -0700; The engine and tranny are installed in the frame at a 4 degree angle, the front is higher than the back of course. So, the pinion should be pointing up about 2 or 3 degrees at the front, relative to; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00594.html (10,681 bytes)

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