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101. [oletrucks] Need Ignition Timing Spec's for 283 engine (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2003 22:01:40 -0600; Just ordered a Mallory Unilite distributor, 'performer' intake manifold and Edelbrock 600 CFM carb for my '56 with a mild/stock 283 and 2004R auto tranny. I don't have an engine book for a 283 and ne; /html/oletrucks/2003-03/msg00570.html (7,417 bytes)
102. [oletrucks] Re: Front End for 56 Chevy Pickup (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2003 00:05:33 -0600; I made my power steering conversion last year. Details of the conversion can be found at www.chevytrucks.org website under the technical articles section. After doing the steering conversion, at hig; /html/oletrucks/2003-02/msg00257.html (10,351 bytes)
103. [oletrucks] Trailering advice (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2003 22:39:11 -0600; June of 2000 I took my son's 1998 Dodge Dakota 4X4 with 5.2 L V8 from Illinois to SW Missouri to trailer my '56 Chevy stepside home. Made arrangements with UHaul to pickup the trailer in Missouri, lo; /html/oletrucks/2003-02/msg00346.html (9,121 bytes)
104. Re: [oletrucks] American Autowire -- Classic Update wiring (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Sun, 23 Feb 2003 20:30:11 -0600; Last spring I purchased an 18-circuit Painless wiring kit from another list member for my '56 TF 1/2 ton pickup. I wanted the 18-circuit in case I decide to add power windows, locks, A/C and etc lat; /html/oletrucks/2003-02/msg00437.html (10,980 bytes)
105. [oletrucks] Re: Steering Upgrade (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2003 22:58:44 -0600; The power steering conversion was definately worth the effort. Steering effort was reduced significantly and I wanted a newer steering column with self-cancelling turn signals, headlight dimmer on t; /html/oletrucks/2003-02/msg00475.html (11,000 bytes)
106. [oletrucks] Re: Steering Upgrade (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 21:01:29 -0600; That could have contributed to the problem, but I think the newer steering box maybe doesn't have the arc with the pitman arm that the old system did. I didn't make any adjustments to my kingpin/spi; /html/oletrucks/2003-02/msg00507.html (13,453 bytes)
107. Re: [oletrucks] RE: Brakes (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 21:12:06 -0600; I have an under-floor power brake conversion in my '56 and I'll admit it's a pain to check or top-off the master cylinder. When I did my conversion I looked into remote reservoirs. Cheapest plastic; /html/oletrucks/2003-02/msg00508.html (9,948 bytes)
108. [oletrucks] Any more advice on IFS or Rear End swaps for TF trucks out (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2003 14:36:19 -0600; About a month ago I posted a message asking for advice or past good/bad experiences with independant front suspension swaps and newer rear end swaps for a TF (55-59) Chevy truck. For the record, my t; /html/oletrucks/2003-01/msg00012.html (8,011 bytes)
109. [oletrucks] Thanks for Advice on IFS and Rear Ends for 55-59 Chevy Trucks (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2003 21:28:21 -0600; Thanks for the response to my message earlier today. I've received some excellent information and am compiling all the reply's (including who sent them). Thus far have over 7 pages in a MicroSoft Wor; /html/oletrucks/2003-01/msg00019.html (7,278 bytes)
110. Re: [oletrucks] donar truck price (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2003 21:10:35 -0600; If you have the patience and time to strip/part the truck out, $250 sounds pretty reasonable to me. Carl Ham '56 Chevy TF Stepside Pontiac, IL ________________________________________________________; /html/oletrucks/2003-01/msg00119.html (8,511 bytes)
111. Re: [oletrucks] Rear end on 59 chevy apache (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Sat, 11 Jan 2003 19:40:14 -0600; I've accumulated alot of information recently on front & rear end swaps for TF (55-59) trucks. I'm attaching the file to this reply (the file is 9 pages long if printed). I just sent it to Wayne (th; /html/oletrucks/2003-01/msg00153.html (8,299 bytes)
112. Re: [oletrucks] Power Steering (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 22:14:49 -0600; Even with a Mustang II IFS, anyone I've talked to says if you want the least amount of steering effort, bite the bullet and go with a power rack and pinion set-up. I myself am thinking of replacing; /html/oletrucks/2003-01/msg00192.html (8,859 bytes)
113. Re: [oletrucks] big truck (Your Opinion) (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 19:11:36 -0600; It might be helpful if you gave us a little more information on the truck. For example: If you go tow truck, you'll have to have a tranny with an option to install a PTO (power take off). Most wreck; /html/oletrucks/2003-01/msg00219.html (9,742 bytes)
114. Re: [oletrucks] Off-topic : opinions on early Chevy 350 diesel (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Sun, 26 Jan 2003 19:17:20 -0600; I suggest staying away from any of the 70-80's GM diesels. They were glorified gas engines that GM tried to adapt to diesels and were very unreliable. I worked on many of them in the late 70's and wa; /html/oletrucks/2003-01/msg00339.html (11,945 bytes)
115. Re: [oletrucks] Heater Wanted (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Thu, 05 Dec 2002 23:22:18 -0600; Some vendors sell rebuilt heater cores for TF trucks but they are expensive ($300+ and a core charge). If you're not hung-up on having an original-looking heater, some aftermarket vendors (JC Whitne; /html/oletrucks/2002-12/msg00087.html (8,848 bytes)
116. [oletrucks] Re: Power steering upgrade - follow up questions/answers (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Tue, 10 Dec 2002 23:39:38 -0600; To answer your questions: 1.) On my truck the front shocks lean forward at about a 45 degree angle. Is that the same on your '56? You said you moved the top shock mount back so it was just behind th; /html/oletrucks/2002-12/msg00151.html (11,078 bytes)
117. [oletrucks] Re: 2004R Tranny (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2002 20:50:32 -0600; I just replaced a TH350 with a 2004R this spring and have been real pleased with it. I bought the 2004R from Phoenix Transmissions in Texas and it has a 2 year 24,000 mile warranty. The reason I wen; /html/oletrucks/2002-12/msg00195.html (9,689 bytes)
118. [oletrucks] IFS advice needed (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Sat, 14 Dec 2002 21:16:58 -0600; I'm investigating putting an IFS on my '56 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup. I initially priced a Heidts Superide II with power rack, but just recently was suggested to look into a TCI (Total Cost Involved) unit; /html/oletrucks/2002-12/msg00197.html (7,801 bytes)
119. Re: [oletrucks] shop (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 10:04:35 -0600; 30 years ago I worked in several shops that had pits in the floor and I think some of the concerns here are overstated. A pit that is properly placed in a shop or garage with good lighting, ventilati; /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00004.html (12,011 bytes)
120. Re: [oletrucks] Shop Pits & Vacuum (score: 1): Author: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>; Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2002 10:05:28 -0600; JEEZ FOLKS, lighten up!! Didn't realize so many would find fault with my advice. OF COURSE you shouldn't use a run-of-the-mill electric shop vac to suck-up flammable liquids (I thought anyone with an; /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00025.html (15,764 bytes)

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