Re: [old-chevy-truck] HAPPY DAY , TURKEYS !

2007-11-22 Thread Dennis Miga
You're a lot richer than you think, Nate. Dennis From North Texas - Original Message From: vwnate1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2007 8:48:26 AM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] HAPPY DAY , TURKEYS ! ..Remember to be thankful for

Re: [old-chevy-truck] AD truck voltage regulator.

2007-10-02 Thread Dennis Miga
Antonio, I have just what you're looking for. Contact me off line with your snall mail address. Dennis - Original Message From: Antonio Tijerino [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 1, 2007 10:50:09 PM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] AD truck

Re: [old-chevy-truck] 5g. Re: Electronic Distributor Question

2007-07-29 Thread Dennis Miga
Mark, I found out a lot about the various Mallory distributor units by going to: www.malloryperformance.com clicking on Tech Support, then clicking on the Knowledgebase link in the middle of the page, and then finally placing the words vacuum advance in the Search Terms box. For instance, I

[old-chevy-truck] Electronic Distributor Question

2007-07-28 Thread Dennis Miga
I have installed a like-new Mallory Unilite electronic (non HEI) distributor in my '48 3100 with a '56 235. A friend gave me the distributor with no installation instructions. The question I have is, do I need to install a vacuum advance unit or is this distributor equipped with some internal

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Electronic Distributor Question

2007-07-28 Thread Dennis Miga
, Dennis Miga dennismiga@ ... wrote: I have installed a like-new Mallory Unilite electronic (non HEI) distributor in my '48 3100 with a '56 235. A friend gave me the distributor with no installation instructions. The question I have is, do I need to install a vacuum advance unit

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Electronic Distributor Question

2007-07-28 Thread Dennis Miga
-truck] Electronic Distributor Question I'm pretty sure my Unilite is just mechanical advance. Alan '50 Chevy 1/2 ton Denver - Original Message - From: Dennis Miga To: Old Chevy Trucks Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 3:55 PM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Electronic Distributor Question I

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Radiator installation help

2007-04-15 Thread Dennis Miga
I don't know about that. I'm from North Texas and I think Durwood's a great guy! Dennis - Original Message From: Alan Lubow [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 6:11:38 PM Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] Radiator installation help That Durwood is ok

[old-chevy-truck] Gas Shocks on a '48

2006-12-31 Thread Dennis Miga
Does anyone have experience fitting gas shocks to a stock '48 3100? I purchased some recently but they are much shorter than the Monroe units I have on the truck now. Is there some sort of adjustment fitting that needs to be added to take up the slack? The shocks I purchased look to be the

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Looking For a Spare Rim

2006-11-11 Thread Dennis Miga
] rr.com - Original Message - From: Dennis Miga To: Old Chevy Trucks Sent: Thursday, November 09, 2006 10:38 PM Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Looking For a Spare Rim I'm looking for a 15, 6 hole rim to fit my '48 3100. Doesn't need clips as I can fit new ones on. Will pay any reasonable

[old-chevy-truck] Looking For a Spare Rim

2006-11-09 Thread Dennis Miga
I'm looking for a 15, 6 hole rim to fit my '48 3100. Doesn't need clips as I can fit new ones on. Will pay any reasonable price. Feel free to contact me off line. Dennis in North Texas Cheap talk? Check out

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: New Graphic Site

2006-06-14 Thread Dennis Miga
Touche' Nate! --- vwnate1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last time I checked , lesbians are gay.. Thankfully the SPAM stopped... -Nate Jeffwrote: Well Nate it could be worse, at least your not getting them from a gay porno site!! Jeff

[old-chevy-truck] Looking For a 15 Rim

2006-02-26 Thread Dennis Miga
Anyone have a single, 15, 6 hole rim that is in decent shape they are willing to part with for a reasonable price? Dennis in North Texas __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Ole

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: brake improvements?

2006-02-21 Thread Dennis Miga
Casey, I'm in a similar boat. In considering various upgrades in the safety factor on my '48 3100 I decided to go the front disc brake conversion route. I purchased the kit from Chevy Duty. Now keep in mind that I've previously done brake work but only on drum systems - not disc brakes. The parts

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Rim Question

2006-02-16 Thread Dennis Miga
Thanks Roy. Dennis --- rmarks10 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Standard, according to the factory spec manuals for '48 and '51, was a 6 lug, 16 inch rim. 6 lug 15 rims were optional. Roy - Original Message - From: Dennis Miga [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Old Chevy Trucks old-chevy-truck

[old-chevy-truck] Rim Question

2006-02-15 Thread Dennis Miga
What was stock on early ('49 for instance) AD's - 15 or 16 rims? And were they all 6 hole rims? Dennis in North Texas __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Ole Chevy and GMC

[old-chevy-truck] Shock Absorbers -'48 3100

2006-01-01 Thread Dennis Miga
For a pleasurable ride what do ya'll suggest for shocks to replace the stock type I have now on my '48 3100? TIA Dennis in North Texas __ Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year. http://brand.yahoo.com/cybergivingweek2005/ Ole

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Cleaning garage

2005-11-01 Thread Dennis Miga
Ken, I don't know why I didn't think you would need that when you picked up the heater. Next time you're in the Dallas Metro area let me know and you can come by and pick it up (complete with the Ranco unit). Dennis --- Kenneth Cluley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: James I too am looking for a

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Complete Bed Wood Kit

2005-06-20 Thread Dennis Miga
Karen, I ordered a complete wood and polished SS bed set for my '48 3100 last year from Chevy Duty. Everything was predrilled correctly and fit like a glove. Their price was not only competitive but actually a bit less than the other vendors. Dennis --- Duff Karen ES-19 103 FW/EM [EMAIL

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Horn Relay Question

2005-05-04 Thread Dennis Miga
power from the battery now instead of the original wire from the horn button is that it keeps the horn load off of the horn button, otherwise you'd still have the horn across it and now have added the additional coil load too. Chris Dennis Miga [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My '48

[old-chevy-truck] Horn Relay Question

2005-05-03 Thread Dennis Miga
My '48 3100 came to me with the horn not working - no horn installed, no horn relay, and a short in the steering column bearing wiring. I replaced the steering column bearing, installed a horn, put in a new horn button retainer and contact spring and bushing. And I wired it all up. It works fine

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Looking For Good Rim

2005-02-04 Thread Dennis Miga
I'd like to match the existing rims which are one piece. Dennis --- Chris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dennis Miga [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm in no rush Chris. If you locate one maybe you could take a digital snapshot of it and e-mail it to me for verification? Sure, I

[old-chevy-truck] Looking For Good Rim

2005-02-01 Thread Dennis Miga
Anybody have a decent condition (round, not to dinged or rusted) 16 rim to fit a '48 3100 they are willing to part with for a reasonable amount? My ride came with no spare, which I'm finally addressing. Thanks in advance, Dennis in North Texas __

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Side Mount Carrier Pattern

2005-01-18 Thread Dennis Miga
Paul, are you running 15 or 16 tires? Dennis --- Paul R. Wisner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I took the dimensions from the pattern shown in the link below and compared them to my original fender last night. It was a little difficult to measure the curve but every dimension seemed to be

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Side Mount Carrier Pattern

2005-01-18 Thread Dennis Miga
Ah! OK Thanks. Dennis --- Paul R. Wisner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dennis, I'm running 16 but that has nothing to do with the carrier pattern - My truck does not have the cutout fender on it. I have an extra cutout fender that I took the measurements on. Sorry for the confusion.

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Side Mount Carrier Pattern

2005-01-17 Thread Dennis Miga
Great idea. Let me know how it measures up. Dennis --- Paul R. Wisner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dennis, I will check this template against my original fender. Paul Wisner - Original Message - http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/sparetire/sparetire.htm Ole Chevy

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Ring Gear Identification

2004-12-05 Thread Dennis Miga
to need to get the correct starter too . -Nate Task Force trucks all used the 12 volt pedal starter untill 1959 so it's easy to get if you need one , don't turn in your old starter untill the job is done . -Nate Jim wrote: --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED], Dennis Miga

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Halogen Headlight P/N

2004-11-03 Thread Dennis Miga
Ha ha! That happens to the best of us. Thanks again. Dennis --- vwnate1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry I had a brain fart before , the part number is : H6024 and every parts store in America will have it on the shelf . No need for any modificatins , just plug this bad boy in

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Headlight Upgrade - '47 3100

2004-11-02 Thread Dennis Miga
have bad wires or grounds. Grounds most important, use star washers under all the ground screws to get a bite in metal. Dennis Miga [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can anyone point me to some web site that can provide guidance on upgrading old sealed beam headlights for better illumination