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301. [oletrucks] Sealing gas tank senders (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1999 23:07:33 -0700; I have one suggestion on what NOT to use to seal the sending unit in the gas tank....silicone. I had a D*dg* P*w*r W*g*n many years ago, with the tank in the cab. One day I was driving to work (to s; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00626.html (7,081 bytes)
302. [oletrucks] Aftermarket electric wipers (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 11:29:01 -0700; Hey, I have an aftermarket electric wiper motor...it's just not in my I have a NewPort engineeering motor in my 55 Chevy car. It works pretty well. The switch is not like original, since it is electr; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00650.html (6,964 bytes)
303. [oletrucks] Wheel spacers (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 11:34:35 -0700; I thought I'd mention something on this thread. If you do use wheel spacers, you have to be carefull. The lug studs are usually too short to fully engage the nuts, so you may have to get longer studs; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00652.html (7,438 bytes)
304. [oletrucks] Steering gear rebuild (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999 17:22:46 -0700; I've changed out the busings in the steering box cover, it's not too difficult. You need a "cape chisel" to remove the old bushing, basically this chisel is very narrow, and cuts a slot in the old b; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00731.html (7,117 bytes)
305. [oletrucks] TF Console (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999 17:25:56 -0700; I don't want a console in either of my 59 trucks, because there's often a kid sitting where the console would be. But, if you are not blessed with too many passengers, then I think you could build a; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00732.html (7,000 bytes)
306. [oletrucks] TF Suburbans--tailgate vs doors (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999 17:31:10 -0700; I lucked out and got doors on my 57 Suburban, which is a model 3106. My 66 came with a tailgate (model 3116), and I went to some trouble to swap to doors. The TF trucks aren't as bad as the 60-66, b; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00733.html (7,320 bytes)
307. [oletrucks] 54 GMC rearend (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sat, 27 Nov 1999 17:41:43 -0700; The Chevy rearends use a "drop out third member", so there are 10 bolts holding on the ROUND cover, and 10 nuts holding the removable cast iron center section to the stamped steel "banjo" housing. T; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00734.html (7,404 bytes)
308. [oletrucks] 59 heater core (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Mon, 29 Nov 1999 21:32:50 -0700; Howdy! The heater cores from 60-newer trucks are different, as I recall...the most common one is used in the fresh air heater, which has long tubes that come out and bend around quite a bit, instead; /html/oletrucks/1999-11/msg00792.html (7,256 bytes)
309. [oletrucks] speedo gear (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 13:34:20 -0700; Hi, y'all! Long time no see. Anyways, I'd guess that if you run 28" tires, and have 8 teeth on the drive gear on the tranny output shaft, then you should need the 22 tooth gear. Jim compare oletrucks; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00267.html (7,438 bytes)
310. [oletrucks] Thanks for the warm welcome! (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Sat, 16 Oct 1999 21:08:58 -0700; Hey, thanks for the warm welcome back! I think I need to keep up with the list to get going again on my 57 Suburban project. It's been languishing for quite awhile. I have some pics of my trucks at h; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00294.html (6,949 bytes)
311. [oletrucks] speedo gear (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 17:26:07 -0700; I used to have the original gear from a truck like yours, but mailed it to someone on the list a couple years ago. I think you would want the 23 or 24 tooth, but you have to make sure it's the right; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00331.html (7,472 bytes)
312. Re: [oletrucks] questions for my show next weekend (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Oct 1999 17:44:44 -0700; Hi, Brian! You need the Chevy Restoration Info pack, call 1-800-222-1020, have your VIN ready, to get it. It will answer lots of this type question. Here are some answers, since time is short.... Jim; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00332.html (9,447 bytes)
313. [oletrucks] Steering Box Adjust (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 20:20:52 -0700; Since the steering adjustment is similar, I'll go thru a quick layman's version...but, you will of course eventually need to overhaul the gear, as the bushings are most likely worn out, at the least.; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00373.html (9,693 bytes)
314. [oletrucks] From manual to automatic (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 12:43:01 -0700; Some things to consider: I'm assuming you have the original V-8 engine bellhousing setup, with the start that bolts to the bellhousing, and the crossmember under the bellhousing. You need a flexplat; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00426.html (10,715 bytes)
315. Re: [oletrucks] Tom Caperton, alive and well! (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 12:45:33 -0700; He sure is, I saw him in Benson, AZ, of all places! Maybe he'll relate that story when he hear from him. Jim Hey all, just got off the phone with Tom. He wants everyone to know he's back home from an; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00427.html (7,299 bytes)
316. Re: [oletrucks] deal on a 350/350 combo (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 12:56:24 -0700; That sounds like a reasonable price for an engine/tranny. If you can hear it run, or better yet drive it, that would be icing on the cake. If money is a problem, you may want to consider just doing; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00429.html (9,241 bytes)
317. Re: [oletrucks] From manual to automatic (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Fri, 22 Oct 1999 14:21:43 -0700; Good to hear you alread have all the newer stuff in your truck, so the swap should be relatively easy. The vacuum hose goes to manifold (not carburetor) vacuum. I've seen this hose connected to port; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00457.html (8,959 bytes)
318. Re: [oletrucks] 454 rectangle or oval? (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Mon, 25 Oct 1999 07:19:20 -0700; The truck big block engines all used oval port heads, although shortly after 1974 they switched to "peanut port" heads on the 454s. The peanut ports are smaller (not as tall) than oval ports. The hu; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00491.html (7,295 bytes)
319. Re: [oletrucks] 59 GMC onto '74 chassis (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 07:46:23 -0700; It looks like you might have the makings of a neat Jimmy truck! However, I think you may be approaching it from the wrong angle. The chassis for a 59 looks quite different from the chassis for a 74.; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00528.html (7,808 bytes)
320. Re: [oletrucks] Vin# (score: 1): Author: J Forbes <jforbes@primenet.com>; Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 07:55:00 -0700; You can get some usefull info from the Restoration Info Pack, available from Chevy, 1-800-222-1020...have your VIN ready, and also be prepared to ask to talk to a supervisor if the person you get on; /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00529.html (7,301 bytes)

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