- 1. [oletrucks] Van columns (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbnospam@selectric.org>
- Date: Mon, 20 Nov 2006 12:08:58 -0700
- The column you want is the one without the ignition switch on it...I think 85 was about the end of the run. They started in 72, I think, the newer the van the more likely it would have tilt. Jim
- /html/oletrucks/2006-11/msg00068.html (6,364 bytes)
- 2. [oletrucks] Re: oletrucks-digest V2 #2878 (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbnospam@selectric.org>
- Date: Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:44:59 -0700
- That is a Ford engine, that's how the numbers work on them. probably from the 1950s. -- Jim Visit the Selectric Typewriter Museum! http://www.selectric.org
- /html/oletrucks/2007-07/msg00015.html (6,685 bytes)
- 3. Re: [oletrucks] shop ceiling height (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbnospam@selectric.org>
- Date: Thu, 05 Jul 2007 20:18:15 -0700
- Shop is just over 10 ft, seems to work fine, although I don't have a lift and never have intended to get one. 8 ft is too short, 12 would be really nice if you are planning on having an indoor lift (
- /html/oletrucks/2007-07/msg00024.html (7,553 bytes)
- 4. Re: [oletrucks] Deluxe vs. Standard Heater, 56 half ton (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbnospam@selectric.org>
- Date: Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:48:14 -0700
- deluxe has a big control panel, with temp, defrost, inside/outside air levers in addition to blower speed. The blower is in a separate box from the heater core. Standard heater has only fan speed on
- /html/oletrucks/2007-08/msg00006.html (7,757 bytes)
- 5. Re: [oletrucks] ps pulley removal and replacment (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbnospam@selectric.org>
- Date: Tue, 08 Jan 2008 08:03:21 -0700
- Tom, the type with the nut should take very little force to remove and install the pulley, so you should not need to be beating on it with a big hammer. The shaft is keyed. The type without the nut
- /html/oletrucks/2008-01/msg00014.html (7,293 bytes)
- 6. [Oletrucks] New project: 57 3800 (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbnospam@selectric.org>
- Date: Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:01:06 -0700
- Hi folks, I got a new project truck. It started out being a parts donor for my 57 suburban, but I keep getting these weird ideas about stuff to do with it... http://www.selectric.org/57oneton/ -- Jim
- /html/oletrucks/2010-07/msg00036.html (7,127 bytes)
- 7. [Oletrucks] 57 one ton making progress (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbnospam@selectric.org>
- Date: Sat, 11 Dec 2010 15:35:09 -0700
- Hi, I mentioned my new truck a while back, it's a 57 single wheel one ton, had a flatbed on it, and a 58 car 283 transmission. I've been doing some work to it finally, I shortened the frame a little
- /html/oletrucks/2010-12/msg00001.html (7,606 bytes)
- 8. Re: [Oletrucks] Wiring Harness Tape (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbnospam@selectric.org>
- Date: Tue, 07 Jun 2011 11:40:20 -0700
- I've used the non-sticky plastic black wiring harness tape for lots of harnesses. You have to put it on tight, and tie a knot in the end. Just like Chevy did for years.... -- Jim Visit the Selectric
- /html/oletrucks/2011-06/msg00002.html (6,484 bytes)
- 9. Re: [Oletrucks] oletrucks list still out there?? (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbnospam@selectric.org>
- Date: Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:17:45 -0700
- Hi, I've been working on old trucks recently....although I did sell one, my 59 extended cab went to a fellow in Tucson who has quite a collection of late 50s trucks already. I've been working on my 5
- /html/oletrucks/2011-11/msg00003.html (8,872 bytes)
- 10. Re: [Oletrucks] Power steering rack (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbnospam@selectric.org>
- Date: Wed, 16 May 2012 13:54:09 -0700
- My guess is that you have it set up so the steering rack reaches the end of it's travel at a different point than the truck's steering does. You might want to see how the steering works in the origin
- /html/oletrucks/2012-05/msg00003.html (12,756 bytes)
- 11. Re: [Oletrucks] 3805 weight? (k ohlgren) (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbnospam@selectric.org>
- Date: Sun, 25 Nov 2012 12:52:28 -0700
- Chevy info packs for the old truck are available here http://www.gmheritagecenter.com/gm-heritage-archive/vehicle-information-kits.html and show the 3805 shipping weight around 4300 and curb weight a
- /html/oletrucks/2012-11/msg00010.html (8,139 bytes)
- 12. Re: [Oletrucks] 57 engine swap (score: 1)
- Author: J Forbes <jforbnospam@selectric.org>
- Date: Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:58:38 -0700
- Paul--You will need a V8 bellhousing and flywheel and clutch, and starter. The 55-59 truck V8 and 64-72 truck six and V8 bellhousings will work. (the later six engines use the same bellhousing at the
- /html/oletrucks/2013-02/msg00011.html (8,609 bytes)
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