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1. Re: [oletrucks] DON'T BUY HOOKER HEADERS! (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Wed, 1 Mar 2000 19:48:02 -0600
Very interesting. I have long and good history with Hookers. However, based on your example, I wonder if the problem stems from the takeover by Holley? I have recently had similar problems with a new
/html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00031.html (14,269 bytes)

2. Re: [oletrucks] young guys (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 20:33:12 -0600
Et Al, What IS the definition of a "young" hot rodder. I am just short of my big 50 but I don't consider myself "old" or un-young. I am sure my wife is convinced that I will never "grow up". As for t
/html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00200.html (10,298 bytes)

3. Re: [oletrucks] Smokin 235 (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Tue, 7 Mar 2000 20:12:28 -0600
I have first hand experience with "expansion factors". A factory built '96 SS Camaro uses a cast iron block and cast/high silicon content aluminum pistons. These two have vary different thermal expan
/html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00201.html (9,627 bytes)

4. Re: [oletrucks] young guys (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Wed, 8 Mar 2000 00:38:44 -0600
Ok. I think my last reply was trashed at the mailer so try, try, again. What IS a young person? I am "young" and just about to turn 50! I will never be "old" and you can ask my wife about that. I lik
/html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00208.html (9,853 bytes)

5. Re: [oletrucks] Engine Swap (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Sun, 12 Mar 2000 03:16:56 -0600
Sounds about right to me. I used my '53 to haul those parts home then took out the 6 and installed the 8 and all the rest. You might check the support members under the bed. I added a bit of extra su
/html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00331.html (8,405 bytes)

6. Re: [oletrucks] you guys won't believe this (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Mon, 20 Mar 2000 14:18:56 -0600
I have already expressed my opinion to the original sender of this note. I am not paranoid but I was not too pleased about entering personal information into a site which could use it for unknown act
/html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00554.html (9,259 bytes)

7. Re: [oletrucks] undercoating removal-fenders (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Mon, 27 Mar 2000 16:43:53 -0600
I used (dun..dun..dun...horrors!) a putty knife. Like you I found it too soft to just blast off. Some times I used a blow dryer to soften some stubborn areas. (I didn't use a torch cause it heated to
/html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00813.html (9,010 bytes)

8. Re: [oletrucks] head gasket cooling (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 01:59:10 -0600
I ran into this radiator hose problem. After installing my V8 I found that I had a lower hose problem. The water pump and radiator tube were two different sizes. I went to O'Rilley auto parts. They h
/html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00871.html (11,164 bytes)

9. Re: [oletrucks] radiators and cooling (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Thu, 30 Mar 2000 01:16:18 -0600
Ok. Don't laugh. I got this idea from an advertisement in a custom rod magazine. They wanted $70 (!!) for theirs. I couldn't warrant that kind of money but liked the setup. Read on. I used an old pie
/html/oletrucks/2000-03/msg00931.html (11,487 bytes)

10. Re: [oletrucks] Followup: valve adjust (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 21:42:12 -0600
You may have lost some good mechanics. I have set lifters both cold/still and hot/running. I am not sure which is 'best'. I have had god results both ways. The cold/still technique was a response to
/html/oletrucks/2000-02/msg00036.html (9,680 bytes)

11. Re: [oletrucks] 6 lug disk brakes and dual m/c (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 23:22:33 -0600
One other option which I used is to use two single master cylinders. I have brakes on all four corners. One ms controls the front brakes and the other does the rear brakes. As of an 'emergency brake'
/html/oletrucks/2000-02/msg00520.html (9,994 bytes)

12. Re: [oletrucks] 6 lug disk brakes and dual m/c (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 00:10:24 -0600
Its pretty easy to do 'tandem master cylinder' setups. The easiest is to purchase one from a race shop. They are not too expensive. Look for 'Wilwood' and 'Tilton' brands. Start your quest at REAL ra
/html/oletrucks/2000-02/msg00553.html (10,032 bytes)

13. Re: [oletrucks] Oil Pressure Problems? (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2000 17:31:00 -0600
Funny you should mention this. I just built a 'new' 4-bolt main 350, which I stroked and bored to get 383ci. I almost had a 'BIG ONE' when I fired it up and had what appeared to be 0 (ZERO) oil pres
/html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00406.html (12,148 bytes)

14. Re: [oletrucks] Starters (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 00:25:44 -0600
I had a '49 Seagraves Fire Engine. It had a hand crank. Just for fun I tried it. I gave it a mighty twist. It worked! The engine was 600ci V12. Its all in the attitude. Make sure your engine is timed
/html/oletrucks/2000-01/msg00455.html (8,900 bytes)

15. Re: [oletrucks] Radio Repair (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Fri, 8 Oct 1999 23:03:47 -0500
I have what I believe to be a vintage/original Motorola AM radio for sale. I took it out of my '53 when I decided to go the 'modified' route. I also know it needed freshening up. It was weak but work
/html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00137.html (9,367 bytes)

16. Re: [oletrucks] More recommendations please (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 15:02:52 -0500
I went with a Vintage Air unit. Yep. It does have a temperature adjusment. As Jim says, it is in an inconvienent place. I plan to use a flex extention and move it to the underdash air panel. That way
/html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00541.html (8,622 bytes)

17. Re: [oletrucks] Task Force Radios (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Mon, 6 Sep 1999 19:23:25 -0500
I also recommend the Blaupunkt. I don't think they cost that much more and are quite good. I have one with AM/FM/CD and even though the truck rides like a brick the CD has never skipped that I can te
/html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00152.html (11,222 bytes)

18. Re: [oletrucks] Advance Design front end mods (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Wed, 8 Sep 1999 02:10:49 -0500
I have a running 53 window with a stock front axle. I have made the necessary changes to lower the truck 3". I also added disc brakes their required changes. It already has some expensive shocks bui
/html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00182.html (12,690 bytes)

19. Re: [oletrucks] Late At Night (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 13:51:49 -0500
Been there many times. I usually work on my pickup late at night and into early am. I frequently fall asleep on my padded creeper. Its unusually comfortable and quiet under the truck. Eventually my w
/html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00722.html (11,019 bytes)

20. Re: [oletrucks] Gauges (score: 1)
Author: "Lonnie L. Dickey" <mdickey@silverback.gorilla.net>
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 20:21:36 -0500
I went to "Stewart Warner". They make a couple of guages to replace the originals. They are NOT exact replicas but they are close. They are made to fit, all are elecric, and nearly noone but the real
/html/oletrucks/1999-07/msg00176.html (8,907 bytes)

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