- 161. [oletrucks] MC Resleeving (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Fri, 20 Dec 2002 07:19:51 -0500
- I need to get one of my Master Cylinders Resleeved (it's 1-1/2" in diameter). Does anyone have a source other than White Post? Also, is stainless steel better than brass? Thanks, Mike Boteler '56 440
- /html/oletrucks/2002-12/msg00240.html (6,801 bytes)
- 162. Re: [oletrucks] Torque ratings of stock 235 (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 02:18:45 -0500
- Here is what my "56 Chevrolet Specifications Book" has to say about the 235 HP and Torque. 800 rpm = 90ft lbs = 28HP 1200 = 97 = 44 1600 = 97+ = 60 2000 = 98 = 76 2400 = 97 = 90 2800 = 95+ = 103 3200
- /html/oletrucks/2002-12/msg00276.html (8,728 bytes)
- 163. Re: [oletrucks] Engine ID (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Sat, 28 Dec 2002 01:13:17 -0500
- My 29-59 Parts Book shows the following: In 1957 "K" was a 261 engine used in the 6000 series trucks. In 1958 & 59 "K" was a 235 engine with 3 speed transmission used in series 34, 35 & 3700 (3/4 ton
- /html/oletrucks/2002-12/msg00306.html (7,489 bytes)
- 164. [oletrucks] TEST (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2002 15:06:45 -0500
- Testing new computer...... oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
- /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00129.html (6,292 bytes)
- 165. Re: [oletrucks] '58 big back window (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Sat, 16 Nov 2002 22:24:02 -0500
- Big Window cabs are not that rare, they were available in all of the truck models from the 3000 series 1/2 ton thru the 10,000 series 2-1/2 ton. The cabs are the same from 55-2 thru '59. GMC used the
- /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00189.html (7,637 bytes)
- 166. Re: [oletrucks] Bolt pattern 101 (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 00:50:46 -0500
- Hi Bill, Wheel bolt patterns are measured through the center of each stud.(diameter of an imaginary circle passing through all of the stud centers). A 6 x 4.5 means you have a 6 stud rim with 4-1/2"
- /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00249.html (7,810 bytes)
- 167. Re: [oletrucks] body size (score: 1)
- Author: "Mike Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2002 00:23:12 -0500
- Yes, basically the cabs are all the same '55-2 thru '59, 3000 series 1/2 ton thru 10000 series 2-1/2 ton. The 5000, 7000 and 9000 series Low Cab Forward (LCF) cabs are different. They easy to identif
- /html/oletrucks/2002-11/msg00376.html (8,209 bytes)
- 168. Re: [oletrucks] 1959 Chevrolet Apache 3200 Oil Bath Air Cleaner (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Tue, 8 Oct 2002 23:15:17 -0400
- Is it a 2 or 4 barrel carb? I might have one for a 2 barrel if they are the same as '55 & '56? Does it need the PCV tubing outlet on top or the outlet for the Hydrovac fresh air? Mike Boteler '56 840
- /html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00091.html (8,114 bytes)
- 169. Re: [oletrucks] motor and tranny (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2002 20:58:06 -0400
- Hi John, Unless it's your Grandfather's truck or close to free, why bother starting with a truck that rough? There are lots of TF trucks for sale that are "drivers" or better. The money you spend try
- /html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00130.html (7,898 bytes)
- 170. Re: [oletrucks] door repair (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 00:10:12 -0400
- Most vendors sell the '55-59 "Lower Hinge Pocket" which is just the lower pillar skin (about 8" worth with the hinge hole stamped in it). If you need the front cab corner that wraps around the hinge,
- /html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00265.html (7,296 bytes)
- 171. [oletrucks] '46 COE w/Holmes 515 Wrecker for sale (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Wed, 23 Oct 2002 00:22:36 -0400
- Any interest in a '46 COE 1-1/2 ton with a Holmes 515 Twin Boom Wrecker? The truck is mostly there....the drivers door is off and the sheet metal is ROUGH, even the wrecker body has bad rust through.
- /html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00266.html (7,160 bytes)
- 172. Re: [oletrucks] shop (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2002 23:58:06 -0500
- Lots of men have died in pits (overcome by bad gases). That's why you never see them anymore (OSHA). The Jiffy Lube type pits are a complete basement (not a small confined space) and they have large
- /html/oletrucks/2002-10/msg00425.html (8,714 bytes)
- 173. Re: [oletrucks] Eagle Lifts/Dream shop (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 01:08:40 -0400
- I'm just about finished my DREAM SHOP. It is 44' wide x 60' deep with a 16' ceiling. There is a 12' x 12' door for the paint/car wash bay (16' wide x 30' deep) and a 20' x 12' door for the main shop
- /html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00034.html (7,766 bytes)
- 174. Re: [oletrucks] TF Rear End Rebuild Parts (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2002 23:53:36 -0400
- You should be able to get all of the brake/bearing parts from NAPA. Good Luck, Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker work) on still it oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
- /html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00080.html (8,013 bytes)
- 175. Re: [oletrucks] Question (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 00:50:32 -0400
- Try www.chevsofthe40s.com 1-800-999-CHEV [2438] Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
- /html/oletrucks/2002-09/msg00083.html (7,209 bytes)
- 176. Re: [oletrucks] 55 clip take-off (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2002 23:46:38 -0400
- Mark, If I remember correctly there are 2 bolts holding the fender to the cowl, one high and one low on each side. There is an ell bracket with 2 nuts on studs down low on the toe board holding the i
- /html/oletrucks/2002-08/msg00398.html (7,599 bytes)
- 177. Re: [oletrucks] Re:BALTIMORE CRUSHER UPDATE : 47-72 Chevy (score: 1)
- Author: "Michael Boteler" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 Jun 2002 20:38:07 -0400
- Jerry and All, I also made a visit the other day....Chris wasn't able to be there to show me what has his and what belonged to others (more than one person has junk on the property). The Tow truck wa
- /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00164.html (11,025 bytes)
- 178. Re: [oletrucks] Bell Housing (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 21:12:38 -0400
- If memory serves me the 3 speed bell housing has a smaller hole for the input shaft than the 4 speed, however they bolt to the engine the same. Also Truck bell housings only have one large bolt hole
- /html/oletrucks/2002-06/msg00295.html (7,928 bytes)
- 179. Re: [oletrucks] 37-38 1/2 ton interchangability (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Tue, 14 May 2002 11:29:59 -0400
- I believe the Cab and Fenders are the same for '37 and '38, so if you use the Radiator Shell, Grille, Headlights and Hood from the same year it should work.... Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker Hughesvil
- /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00187.html (7,768 bytes)
- 180. Re: [oletrucks] hood emblem--V8 vs 6 cyl (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 16:17:05 -0400
- The Hood Emblem at "the auction" is for a 1959, they are about 4" tall and span almost all of the way across the hood. The '58 Hood Emblem is shaped like the 56/57, but has the finger grip slot on it
- /html/oletrucks/2002-05/msg00240.html (9,048 bytes)
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