[old-chevy-truck] speedometers

2007-05-21 Thread Brenda and Robert Greulich
Hi all need to have my speedometer fixed out of my 1939 master deluxe can any one sugest of a good place thank yourobert 39 M D 49 3600 HAVE A GREAT DAY [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole

Re: [old-chevy-truck] speedometers

2007-05-21 Thread Eric Kramer
Ther is a place in Wichita, KS called Bowtie Bits at 3101 W. Harry which specializes in old Chevy and GMC truck parts. The owner, a guy named Jeff, is currently rebuilding all the old original instrument gauges for me for my '59 GMC truck. He wants $450 for the whole job. I haven't got them

Re: [old-chevy-truck] speedometers

2007-05-21 Thread rmarks10
I had mine redone by North Hollywood speedometer. www.nhspeddometer.com. I don't remember how much but they did a super job. Roy - Original Message - From: Eric Kramer To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 9:12 AM Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck]

Re: [old-chevy-truck] speedometers

2007-05-21 Thread Kenneth Cluley
I also used Jeff at Bowtie Bits to rebuild the gauges on my '50 3100. He did a very nice job. Ken Brenda and Robert Greulich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all need to have my speedometer fixed out of my 1939 master deluxe can any one sugest of a good place thank you robert 39 M D

[old-chevy-truck] Tilt bed operation?

2007-05-21 Thread Vintageaut
Hey guys, I have a 1948 1-1/2 ton Chevy with a Load King tilt bed. The controls for the operation of the bed are two levers in front of the seat. Can anyone tell me the exact procedure for proper operation of this setup? using the levers i.e. which one does what function. The previous owner

Re: [old-chevy-truck] speedometers

2007-05-21 Thread Alan Lubow
Jeff is one of the best vendors out there! He has really done a lot to help us out with these old trucks. Alan '50 Chevy 1/2 ton Denver, CO - Original Message - From: Kenneth Cluley To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 8:18 AM Subject: Re:

[old-chevy-truck] Still Have A 1949 Chevy 14,000 Flatbed For Sale - Make Offer

2007-05-21 Thread Don Kirk
There's a lot needing doing; but the body is straight; except for the dmall dent in front of the drivers door (before the fender). It has a hydraulic full width lift gate added; which could be removed, for a lower price on the truck. It's located in Sheridan, Oregon. Sheridan is slightly

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Tilt bed operation?

2007-05-21 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Bernie One lever should engage and disengage the power takeoff on the side of the transmission. You'll need to step on the clutch until the transmission stops spinning, then engage the lever. The other lever should control the hydraulic oil flow to the hoist cylinder, one way to raise it and

[old-chevy-truck] Re: speedometers

2007-05-21 Thread vwnate1
Where are you located ? I have two places I use in Sunny So. Cal. , one for regular work and another for the high dollar restoration typ work . The high end place does mail order repairs and you will NOT be dissapointed . -Nate Robert wrote: Hi all need to have my speedometer fixed

[old-chevy-truck] Re: speedometers

2007-05-21 Thread vwnate1
That's the high dollar place ! ANYTHING VDO too . -Nate Roy wrote: I had mine redone by North Hollywood speedometer. www.nhspeddometer.com. I don't remember how much but they did a super job. Roy Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject,

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Tilt bed operation?

2007-05-21 Thread vwnate1
WOW WOW WOW ! You guys find all the really cool stuff ! . One lever is for PTO and you should paint some red on it so no one yanks it whilst moving and strips the gears . DON'T gring it in ! use 2nd to stop the gears then select neutraland then engauge the PTO . Never, _EVER_ move the

Re: [old-chevy-truck] speedometers

2007-05-21 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Try this outfit they did my gages and updated them to 12 volt and to electronic. Mike 50 3100 http://www.speedometershop.com/enc-pag.htm Hi all need to have my speedometer fixed out of my 1939 master deluxe can any one sugest of a good place thank you robert 39 M D 49 3600 HAVE A

Re: [old-chevy-truck] speedometers

2007-05-21 Thread Wapomusa
Robert Just got mine back from D M resteration SC Think they charge about $ 180 00 for a service . Mine had to be rebuilt , new cup , new spring, new bezel , new odometer , They charged me $235 + shipping (800-722-0854) or 864-421-9959 John Jeff City MO 52 3/4 ton

[old-chevy-truck] Front Hubs on AD

2007-05-21 Thread Deve
Turns out that nowadays we are removing the 3 rivets that attach the front bearing hubs to the brake drums, then purchasing Canadian made drums that are pre-drilled so that they are interchangeable from front to back, and attaching the original bearing hubs to the new style drums. Anyone know what

Re: [old-chevy-truck] speedometers

2007-05-21 Thread Brenda and Robert Greulich
thanks to everyone who responded you all were great help. I called 5 different ones all were priced about the same thanks again Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Robert Just got mine back from D M resteration SC Think they charge about $ 180 00 for a service . Mine had to be