- 61. Re: [oletrucks] question for painters (score: 1)
- Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2001 20:23:31 -0400
- Also blow off the vehicle, paying attention to the cracks arouns doors, hood, and drip rail. Any dust down in these places will come out when you are spraying. -- John Dorsey Wauchula FL http://www.s
- /html/oletrucks/2001-06/msg00287.html (9,099 bytes)
- 62. Re: [oletrucks] Just got a 49 Suburban (score: 1)
- Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2001 20:12:00 -0400
- Everything forward of the seat riser is the same as a pickup. I would just get a replacement fender, should be lots of good ones available in Colorado. The rear fenders are the same as a panel truck
- /html/oletrucks/2001-06/msg00300.html (7,805 bytes)
- 63. Re: [oletrucks] 350 Turbo (score: 1)
- Author: john dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Sat, 30 Jun 2001 23:21:38 -0400
- They make a special puller / installer tool that makes it real easy to change from the outside. It's a shame to buy the tool for one seal, I'd check to see if your local FLAPS rents one. -- John Dors
- /html/oletrucks/2001-06/msg00595.html (7,687 bytes)
- 64. Re: [oletrucks] AD Seat Idea (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Mon, 02 Apr 2001 12:56:53 -0400
- Ah Ha! You have all probably heard of terms like DWI (Driving While Intoxicated) and DWLSR (Driving While License Suspended or Revoked), but there is another term cops use called DWHUA (Driving While
- /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00036.html (10,560 bytes)
- 65. Re: [oletrucks] 1 ton rear question.. was: Camaro Rear EndYears (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2001 18:44:07 -0400
- There is a company that makes 3.90 gears for the 1 tons but i don't remember who off the top of my head. I was going to go with that but now I'm looking at finding a NAPCO setup and will probably wa
- /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00083.html (8,085 bytes)
- 66. [oletrucks] AD Suburban Passenger jumpseat up for auction. (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 19:45:00 -0400
- I have a fold-forward Passenger jumpseat for a 1947 -55 1st Chevy or GMC Suburban up for auction on eBay. To see it go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=578124395&
- /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00240.html (7,265 bytes)
- 67. Re: [oletrucks] Fw: gmc tow truck (advise) (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 19:16:19 -0400
- Something's not right there. A 503 should not fit into a 2 ton, it's just too freaking big. Also the 503 in '48 wasn't offered in less than a 5XX series (I.E. 520, 540 etc.). The book says most it s
- /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00293.html (11,137 bytes)
- 68. Re: [oletrucks] Monojet Electric Choke (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2001 12:35:33 -0400
- The electric part is replaceable. try your local FLAPS or chevy dealer. Before you do though, test the one you have. Be sure its getting power. Then be sure it's heating up. After the ignition has b
- /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00523.html (9,432 bytes)
- 69. Re: [oletrucks] I got a 1957 8700 ..is that a 2.5 ton? (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2001 14:53:49 -0400
- Is it Chevy or GMC? -- John Dorsey Wauchula, FL '52 GMC 640 Firetruck http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/fire/fire.htm '49 Chevy 1 ton Panel http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/truck.htm '51 Chevy 'burb (b
- /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00602.html (7,818 bytes)
- 70. Re: [oletrucks] going rate for stainless windshield trim (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2001 15:00:04 -0400
- I don't know what the going rate is, but I have a set out on ebay now at: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1134813883 It's up to 51.00 and thats about half of my reserve on it.
- /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00603.html (8,226 bytes)
- 71. Re: [oletrucks] 1954-55 GMC Find!!! (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2001 15:02:07 -0400
- I think I'm going to move to Oregon or Washington. it is so frustrating to hear of all these great trucks and parts available out there and me at the other end of the country :-( -- John Dorsey Wauch
- /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00604.html (8,292 bytes)
- 72. Re: [oletrucks] 46 Heating Unit (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Mon, 23 Apr 2001 19:27:52 -0400
- There were after market companies that made heaters that were made just for chevy/gmc pickups. I have seen a couple NOS ones that are labeled as such. One sounded like what you described. A company n
- /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00628.html (8,900 bytes)
- 73. Re: [oletrucks] Off Topic.....Set Screw Extraction (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 12:23:33 -0500
- I would try using a left hand drill bit a shade larger than the allen wrench. Many times the srew will come right out on the end of the bit while you are drilling, instead of having to retap the hol
- /html/oletrucks/2001-03/msg00190.html (8,770 bytes)
- 74. Re: [oletrucks] 1 Ton Questions (Also: Mystery Truck Revealed!) (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Fri, 16 Mar 2001 17:53:33 -0500
- 1.yes, suspension and drive train are alomost completely different on a one ton. No, most sheet metal is the same, the major difference is the bed, it's much longer on a 1 ton. The patch panels are
- /html/oletrucks/2001-03/msg00235.html (10,552 bytes)
- 75. Re: [oletrucks] Panel Gas Tank (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 23:12:09 -0500
- Here is a link to some pictures, I don't how much help they will be! http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/tank/ -- John Dorsey Wauchula, FL '52 GMC 640 Firetruck http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/fire/fire
- /html/oletrucks/2001-03/msg00353.html (8,015 bytes)
- 76. Re: [oletrucks] stainless steal trim (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 18:42:49 -0500
- All the chevy/GMC split windshield AD (47-2 through 53) trucks under 3tons have the same windshield. -- John Dorsey Wauchula, FL '52 GMC 640 Firetruck http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey/fire/fire.htm '
- /html/oletrucks/2001-03/msg00423.html (7,720 bytes)
- 77. Re: [oletrucks] Dual Master Cyllinder...Hydrovac (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 23:06:51 -0500
- Just for clarity what we are speaking of is a remote style hydrovac booster. You would not have to stay with a hydrovac you could use a remote booster of another style. As I recall from my parts stor
- /html/oletrucks/2001-03/msg00601.html (10,538 bytes)
- 78. Re: [oletrucks] My head, oh my aching head (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Tue, 06 Feb 2001 07:05:26 +0800
- Ok given the history and the symptoms I would try one other thing before tearing into it. Take the exhaust pipe loose from the manifold and try starting it. As I recall it just started doing this for
- /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00093.html (11,064 bytes)
- 79. Re: [oletrucks] radio question (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 01:29:12 +0800
- Hey, I've got my eye on that one! No, just kidding, I've seen it, but probably won't bid at that price. It's an aftermarket radio made by Motorola. It's actually a good choice because it has that big
- /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00180.html (7,674 bytes)
- 80. Re: [oletrucks]diesel question (score: 1)
- Author: John Dorsey <jrdorsey@strato.net>
- Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 09:01:25 +0800
- I believe Diesels started as factory engines in the mid 40's. My 1941 GMC maintenance manual lists gas engines up to 477 cubic inches, but no diesels. However, my 1939-48 parts book lists parts for
- /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00215.html (8,993 bytes)
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