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361. Re: [oletrucks] Wendell state forest swap meet (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Tue, 18 May 1999 03:46:46 -0400
I will be there, just wish I could drive my truck but it's still not ready. Should be done in a couple of weeks. It's been a long two years without it. Grant 50 3100
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00571.html (7,364 bytes)

362. Re: [oletrucks] Oil Filter Warning (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Thu, 20 May 1999 13:12:45 -0400
I don't buy Fram anymore for my Volv@s. The one with 250 K on it starting making a rod noise at startup at only 200 K. I asked my mechanic about it an he asked what oil filter I used which was Fram.
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00642.html (8,395 bytes)

363. [oletrucks] Rear Widow Instalaton (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 14:43:17 -0400
I finally put in my rear window on my '50 project. It proved to be the most challenging of any window, more than the windshield or corner windows. My question concerns the buckling of the weather-str
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00667.html (6,872 bytes)

364. Re: [oletrucks] still more paint questions (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 14:48:25 -0400
I don't believe it was painted but is some kind of coating, zinc plating or galvanized. Mine hasn't rusted in 50 years except on the inside. Grant 50 3100
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00668.html (7,471 bytes)

365. Re: [oletrucks] Rear Window Installation (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Sat, 22 May 1999 08:27:35 -0400
Thanks for the tips. I use what they call "personal lubricant" which seems to work good. In the case of the rear window where you put the seal in first how do you stretch it around corners? My first
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00688.html (8,116 bytes)

366. [oletrucks] Cutting Bed Wood (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 14:12:36 -0400
Just wanted to pass on my experience this weekend for those of you tempted to cut your own bed wood. While the dims on the tech page are close I found that your have to cut the two rabbits a tolal of
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00726.html (7,828 bytes)

367. Re: [oletrucks] Cutting Bed Wood (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Mon, 24 May 1999 21:21:51 -0400
Eric, It's been sitting around for two years now waiting for me to get to it. The only problem with letting it season like that a couple pieces took on a life of their own and it is tough trying to k
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00739.html (9,176 bytes)

368. Re: [oletrucks] 235 powerglide camshaft (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 12:24:05 -0400
I believe the '54 block came with big and small cam journals. You have to measure the block to see which it has. Grant 50 3100
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00760.html (7,660 bytes)

369. Re: [oletrucks] 235 powerglide camshaft (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 14:30:58 -0400
I believe the large journals are the later cam. They are stepped in size. Line boring stepped journals bosses like this if even possible would probably cost more than a new cam. Grant 50 3100
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00764.html (9,165 bytes)

370. Re: [oletrucks] Bearings and Wiring (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Mon, 31 May 1999 16:02:58 -0400
Is the thumping accompanied with any vibration? Any worse with truck loaded? I had a worn oakie bushing in the drive shaft of one of my trucks but was more of a vibration than thump and got much wors
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00890.html (8,784 bytes)

371. Re: [oletrucks] 49 cab (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Mon, 31 May 1999 23:25:10 -0400
The bushings go in the rear hinges or shackles. They slide in the shackles and the bolts go inside them. Grant 50 3100
/html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00905.html (7,381 bytes)

372. Re: [oletrucks] throttle cable (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Thu, 01 Apr 1999 23:41:55 -0500
I just did the same with my cables. After buying and returning repros because the bezel part on the dash do not look like originals renewed mine. I replaced the sheath by grinding out the spot weld.
/html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00032.html (10,169 bytes)

373. Re: [oletrucks] Introduction... (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Fri, 02 Apr 1999 10:42:27 -0500
Grant 50 3100 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
/html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00045.html (7,344 bytes)

374. [oletrucks] Spring center bolt (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Sat, 03 Apr 1999 11:31:30 -0500
Does anyone know what type of material the spring center bolts are? I'm in the middle of putting teflon slides in my springs and the old bolts are too short. I'm tempted to go buy some grade 8 allen
/html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00060.html (6,869 bytes)

375. Re: [oletrucks] Chevy spindles on GMC? (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Sun, 04 Apr 1999 01:41:48 -0500
Spindles changed in '51 when they went to bendix brakes. The bottom 2 holes are larger '51 and later. Grant 50 3100 oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
/html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00084.html (7,289 bytes)

376. [oletrucks] Front Drums (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Thu, 08 Apr 1999 20:40:37 -0400
To keep things interesting I'm using 52 bendix brakes on my 50 project and just bought a set of Kevlar composite brake shoes. Some may recall I asked if anyone had used these after seeing a claim by
/html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00206.html (7,614 bytes)

377. Re: [oletrucks] What is my engine?????? (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Fri, 09 Apr 1999 07:57:22 -0400
The most important # would be block casting #, 7 digits located between distributor and fuel pump. However I looked up the head # and it is for a full pressure 235 made between 53 and 55. The F133 is
/html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00229.html (8,317 bytes)

378. Re: [oletrucks] Thanks...'53 - 235. (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Fri, 09 Apr 1999 12:20:52 -0400
The '53 powerglide, the '54 and the '55 1st all have the water pump located lower on the block to match the radiator height better than other 235's. Also they have the right length water pump. The '
/html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00237.html (8,076 bytes)

379. Re: [oletrucks] Front Drums (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Fri, 09 Apr 1999 19:44:53 -0400
Bob, I can find no markings on edge of shoes. My Napa dealer was at a loss to explain what the gasket is for between hub and drum. What is it for or what would happen if it wasn't used? Always asking
/html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00248.html (7,452 bytes)

380. [oletrucks] You snooze you loose (score: 1)
Author: Grant Galbraith <trks@javanet.com>
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 11:44:53 -0400
Went to swapmeet at Stafford Springs, Ct. today and saw a truck windshield washer accessory still in GM box for $50. It was in new condition an had the bottle and vacuum pedal. Not being in the marke
/html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00270.html (7,288 bytes)


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