Re: [old-chevy-truck] THANKX Fellas !

2011-11-30 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
The older you get the more experance you acquire. Mike 50 3100 Lee (and others) Opined : Nate I don't think there is any substitute for experience. Rave on Nate. Lee This means a great deal to me . So , where do I _find_ some of this ' experience ' you speak so highly of ?

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Stock and Grain racks for 50 1Ton

2011-09-26 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I would try to find some hard southern pine. That is what was used in the original bed wood. Mike 50 3100 Hi guys, Sorry to be so long off the list, It’s a long story. I’ve tried to keep up. Anyhow, I’m about ready to put the 261 into my Chev 1950 1 ton with hoist ( I live in steep

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Turn Signals

2011-09-23 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Your parking lights must be wired different than mine. When I turn on my headlights, the parking lights are on also. just my two cents. Mike 50 3100 In hindsight, that's how I should have done my system. At the time I thought I really wanted parklight/turnsignal combos, but now I realize I

Re: [old-chevy-truck] My first cruising trip (engineer pass)

2011-08-23 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Plugs, points, coil, Remember there are no parts houses up there. A couple of spare tires, mounted or not, then the tools to mount them. You know your truck best, so plan accordantly. Mike hahaha will do. Great advice. Mike what kind of parts do you suggest? I do have a spare coil in my

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: shake down cruise

2011-08-16 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I can back up that MPG. I am running a 72 Corvette 350 bored .30 over. With a 700R4 and 3.00 rear end. I get 22.5 MPG at 75 to 80 MPH, on long trips. Makes me smile. Mike 50 3100. gm ramjet 350, 700r4, 3.27 gear never saw final report of your drivetrain that got you that MPG please advise.

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Old junkyards

2011-07-11 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
A must see, Wall Drug. Wont forget it. Mike 50 3100. Hi, I hope everyone had a safe 4th. My wife and I are recently retired and are planning a trip in September. We live in Michigan and will be traveling thought the U.P. and acrossed the northern US to Washington state. And down to San

Re: [old-chevy-truck] need new rims

2011-05-06 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
7:50, 16's worked real well for me. 50 3100 Hey guys, I've been driving around in my '50 half ton with some 14 rims and small tires. I'm getting tired of not being able to go much faster than 50 mph. These wheels were suppose to be temporary just to roll the frame around but they turned

Re: [old-chevy-truck] need new rims

2011-05-06 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
7:50 is an old designation for a tire that is 7.5 wide on a 16 wheel. Mike great, what does 7:50 stand for? On Fri, May 6, 2011 at 10:21 AM, Mike Inez Plucker impl...@comcast.netwrote: 7:50, 16's worked real well for me. 50 3100 Hey guys, I've been driving around in my '50 half

Re: [old-chevy-truck] slightly off topic but relevant--repairing hail damage

2011-04-30 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
You might try pushing the dings up from the bottom. Might have to make tools to reach into the hard to reach places. Worth a try, just don't push too hard. Mike 50 3100 Does anyone have experience with repairing hail damage themselves as in actually doing the body work? I got blasted in

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Drive shaft problems

2011-03-04 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
You need to find a different drive shaft shop, I had mine shortened and a different yoke welded on and balanced for less than $225. Mike 50 3100 I know I have to repair my drive shaft. But I think the mechanic isn't giving me a fair estimate to replace the front and rear universal joints,

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 8V battery?

2011-01-06 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
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Re: [old-chevy-truck] 8V battery?

2011-01-05 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I ran an 8V battery for several years. worked great but had to jack up the voltage regulator, to make it charge the battery. Mike 50 3100 I was going to drive my '51 3600 to work yesterday, and the 6V that was in the truck when I bought it apparently bought it. I had a guy tell me today

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Tie Rod End Replacement

2011-01-04 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
BFH love it. I have not herd that term in years. Mike 50 3100 Don't plan to drive out the old stud with the steering arm still attached to the truck. Remove the arm and support it with something stout. Then apply the BFH. Ole Chevy and GMC trucks

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Aircraft #13 on the Doolittle Raid

2010-12-06 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Ditto Rob, from and old Army Brat. Thank you for this group, and for honoring our military. Mike 50 3100 Thank you Rob . There would be no old trucks for us to play and work with and on , if not for our Veterans . For those who _still_ don't get it , please go to this group's home

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Voltmeter ?

2010-12-02 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Check out this outfit I believe they have volt meter that fits the original gage. Mike 50 3100 http://www.speedometershop.com/enc-pag.htm Greetings Guys, I am thinking I would prefer a voltmeter in my 49 Chevy, stock dash. Has anyone ever come across a drop-in replacement for the

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Replacing the bed wood in 52 1/2T

2010-10-31 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Ken, with out he offset washer the bolt will turn when tighten the nut, The head of the bolt has a carriage bolt square that fits into the washer. By having the hole off set from the center will cause the washer to bind up in the counter sink, letting you tighten the nut. Mike 50 3100

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 1954 Chevy 1/2 Ton Electrical Question

2010-10-25 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Ya I agree its awful expensive to get that smoke back into the wires. :o) Mike Thanks Ken I Don't want to let the smoke out :). And a wiring harness is certainly on the to-buy and to-do list. Ron [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [old-chevy-truck] I think someone got hacked

2010-10-22 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
This is an old scam watch out for stuff like this. Mike 50 3100 I think someone got hacked. .bill in corvallis _ From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of K Ohlgren Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 6:15 AM Subject:

Re: [old-chevy-truck] abit of list

2010-10-22 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
You need a way to relieve the pressure between the pressure tank and compressor, A check valve is usually installed between them. With out this check valve the compressor starts with full cyl pressure on it causing it to trip the breaker. Some large compressors have a pressure relief between

[old-chevy-truck] What we all remember

2010-10-11 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I realize that this video is not about old trucks, but its some thing that we all had or used. Enjoy the video. Mike http://www.ktuu.com/news/ktuu-radio-flyer-car-092910,0,1784245.story [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and

Re: [old-chevy-truck] 52 Chevy Bed

2008-10-10 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
No. you use short bolts. Mike 50 3100 I'm putting together the bed on my truck Were the rear cross member bolts to the bed side do I need to make up a spacer and put it inside to stop the cross member folding up when I tighten up the bolts John Jeff City MO 52 3/4 Ton Chevy

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Harmonic balancer installation

2008-09-23 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Does the crankshaft have a threaded hole in it? If so then you need to find a bolt to fit and a stack of washers to Pull the balancer on. Maybe some one else has a better idea. Mike 50 3100 OK...there several messages we got the thing off, what is the proper procedure to get it back on? It

Re: [old-chevy-truck] $$$ FREE $$$ FREE STOCK TIPS BY FREE SMS............................

2008-09-22 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I have a couple of sets, blasted and painted. The vendors sell them too. Mike 50 3100 Those are easy to make. I have made them out of steel rod of the same diameter, cut to length, hammered ends flat and drilled holes. dalton - Original Message - From: James Tye To:

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Clifford Performance?

2008-09-07 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
James You nailed it. Mike 50 3100 4 on floor. Swapping out old parts from other trucks is what hot rodding is all about. Making a cool ride on a budget along with some sweat is what it is all about, not building an award winning hot rod with your checkbook and end up with something you

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Clifford Performance?

2008-09-06 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Jeff when I rebuilt my 216, I put in Aluminum pistons, insert bearings main and rod. Aftermarket cam, balanced it etc. And I could bebop down the superslab at 65 with no sweat. Loaded or not, I believe the aluminum Pistons and insert bearings and balancing all helped to make a runner out of

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Weekend Car Events

2008-08-28 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
And this weekend we have the NHRA Nationals here at O'Riley Raceway Park, otherwise known as Indianapolis Raceway Park. Mike 50 3100 These Orange County car events are on again this weekend. August 30 31, 2008

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: [oletrucks] 1953 3100 PU Data Plate

2008-08-18 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
MY 50 3100 was also held on with screws. Mike It will depend on the year. Mine (1950) had small clutch head screws as well. Meaning, not sure if special rivets are correct. Allen '50 3100 . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Radio restoration

2008-08-10 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Check out this outfit they can take and old AM and convert to FM. Might be worth looking at. http://www.antiqueautomobileradio.com/newradiochev55F.htm Mike 50 3100 Hello I have my radio from my 1950 Chevy truck that I need restored. Are there still dependable folks doing this? I'm on the

[old-chevy-truck] 1950 3800

2008-06-27 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
If any one is interested in a 1950 3800 truck, Please ping me off list. I was driving through the country side today and ran across this AD truck with a For Sale sign on it. So I stopped to find out more info, this is what I found, 1950 3800 216 cu in engine. four on the floor (I think) pretty

Re: [old-chevy-truck] 1950 3800

2008-06-27 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I can get a few. might take a few days. Mike Do you have a picture? Jim . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just the email), to:

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Need a harmonic balancer

2008-02-18 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
NAPA carries them I believe. Mike I think I do mean the surface you speak of. I'll look around and see if I can find someone who has it. Thanks! Roy . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no

Re: [old-chevy-truck] WARNING : A _THIEF_ Amongst Us

2008-02-02 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
This is some thing that my Father drilled into me and my brothers and sisters. He said If you say that you will do something then do it Your word is the only thing that no one can not take away from you. Nuff said. Mike ...When you lose your honor, you've lost everything. Good luck

Re: [old-chevy-truck] WARNING : A _THIEF_ Amongst Us

2008-02-02 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Oops context error delete the not :o) Mike This is some thing that my Father drilled into me and my brothers and sisters. He said If you say that you will do something then do it Your word is the only thing that no one can not take away from you. Nuff said. Mike ...When you lose your

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Wheel Bearings and cold weather

2008-01-19 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Power steering Pump? Mike Then I would hear a repetitive noise from the left. . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just the email), to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups

[old-chevy-truck] Do I need 3 phase power??

2008-01-09 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
If you are going to have a lathe or mill, these tools are usually 3 phase because of the power that is required to run these tools. If you are going to use gobs of air, then a three phase compressor might be useful. I believe that most home shops will only require 100 amp service in single

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 6 or 8

2007-12-15 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Have you checked to see if you have power to the coil, with the key on? I have seen this little problem stump experienced mechanics. Mike 50 3100 ..I have no spark. I have replaced the coil, cap, rotor, points,

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Company selling 235 on Web

2007-12-11 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
MY understanding of a long block is everything but the tin, and maybe ignition and starter and carb. with out the rockers and push rods its not a long block. Mike 50 3100 Quote from E-Pay---1953 CHEVY 235 LONG BLOCK. ENGINE IS FULLY ASSEMBLED MINUS ROCKER ARMS AND PUSH RODS. BLOCK CASTING

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Starter lug wire

2007-11-27 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Janice, I will attempt to splane. The resister is used to lower the voltage going through the points when the engine is running. But when you start the engine you have full voltage to the points, that will give them that extra uoompf that will get you started every time. All 12 volt cars/trucks

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Starter lug wire

2007-11-27 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
the truck start, but not keep running. Perhaps it is possessed - hehe! Janice Mike Inez Plucker [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Janice, I will attempt to splane. The resister is used to lower the voltage going through the points when the engine is running. But when you start the engine you have

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Driveline help

2007-11-21 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
That is about what I would say. Sounds like the connection between the out put shaft of transmission, and rear wheels has been broken. could be any thing from the out put shaft of trans to rear axles. Just have to start looking and see what you can find. Mike I once had a 36 Olds that had

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: i need a straight six motor and tranny in houston

2007-11-15 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
The subject line says it all. Mike Re: i need a straight six motor and tranny in houston What city and state? ...bill == --- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com, mike [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: prefer manual shift, runiing engine, no junk please, cash money

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: flexible fuel line

2007-10-23 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
My local NAPA store can make any hose combo that a person may want. Mike 50 3100 Mike ; I went through this with my '46 in the 1970's and if you look at your old leaky flex line , each end is held on by a crimped bit of sheet brass , you can carefully cut this and the old hose will

[old-chevy-truck] Headloght trim rings

2007-10-05 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I hope this is not called stump the group Question. I just bought new headlight trim rings. They came with a rubber ring with a wire in the center of it. And a set of 4 wire clips, what is this piece of rubber for and how is it installed. I looked at my disassembly photos and there was nothing

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Headloght trim rings

2007-10-05 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Sorry about that Larry, I meant to say my 50 3100. But I forgot, I finally went to the shop and dug up the bucket and figured out the top clip, but the others threw me for a loop. Your pix answered my ?. Thanks. Mike 503100 Well, Mike, I don't know what kind of truck you have but your

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Harmonic balancer

2007-10-04 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
For got to mention, an impact wrench will some times do a good job for you. Mike 3100 Is there a trick to pulling this thing off? I know they are pressed on faily tight but is there a key or somthing? The shop manual simply says attach J tool and remove. I have a 6 gear puller that I cranked

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Harmonic balancer

2007-10-04 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Penetrating oil applied a couple of times, before trying. Next a small amount of heat applied with a Propane torch or Oxy/Acetylene. This does not work try smacking the bolt with a hammer, straight on towards the crank shaft, this doesn't work? bigger hammer might, still on? then all three may

Re: [old-chevy-truck] door trim

2007-09-26 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
try this web site at classic trucks. Mike http://www.americanclassic.com/asp/dyncatv2.asp?which=amclsallp1=initialp2=Window+Moulding+Trim+and+Framesiyear=1949ytype=toexyear= hi all I am looking for the side door window reveal part #3684847 3684848 some were painted and some were stainless

Re: [old-chevy-truck] jacking points

2007-09-05 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Jose (sorry no tilde) These trucks did not have a specific place to put jacks. The frames and axels are strong enough to jack most anywhere. remember if you are going to crawl under, be sure and use jack stands, they can save your life. Doing the brakes I would jack on the center of the axels

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Another Splikt Rims Question

2007-09-03 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Ken give him this address they can make any wheel that he wants. And there are other's too. Mike Been there done that. http://www.stocktonwheel.com/ 3/4 ton '53 Chevy with 15 8-lug split rims. He wants to keep a stock look with original looking rims with hubcaps but wants to get rid of

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Fuel pressure

2007-09-01 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Mark I have heard this before, stock carbs run better on lower fuel pump pressure. 5 to 6 lbs, at the carb. Seams that the higher pressure that some people want just defeats the purpose of the float valve. Higher pressure overcomes the spring and over loads the float bowl, over filling with

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Gas Line Cleaning

2007-08-06 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Now that is a trick that I hadn't though of, usually the alcohol and air has always worked for me. Mike 50 3100 I just chuck an old speedo cable into a hand drill and have at it . . [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Gas Line Cleaning

2007-08-05 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Air compressor and alcohol. The good kind denatured and straight not watered down. Place alcohol in line and let soak after a period of time blow out with air and repeat until you get clear alcohol from line, replace line and start it up. Use the same alcohol to clean out the brake lines. Mike

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Patch Plates

2007-08-04 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Jim; Try Chevy's of the 40's, located in Vancouver WA. I have used Patch Panels and would prefer them over making my own panels. Usually the panels are over size for the rust, so just cut the rust part out and trim the panel the fit the hole with no clearance between the old and new, then weld

Re: [old-chevy-truck] DRIVE LINE QUESTION

2007-07-09 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Charlie, Do not mess with the tranny its final drive ratio is the same as the one that you have. Instead go to Patrick's he has a rear end gear set the will give you a 3:55 ratio, this will get you down the road at a good clip and yet you can still use the granny gears to get started with a

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Help with moving

2007-06-19 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Don't come to Indiana. :o), Have you thought about Eastern Oregon or Washington state, That is where my rust free 50 came from. Mike 50 3100 We now want to move from WI. to a drier climate. can anyone suggest a town to go to in either Nebraska or Iowa that will also help me to keep the

Re: *Possible SPAM* [old-chevy-truck] Help with moving

2007-06-19 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Prosser is good. Good climate, some times hot in summer but low humidity. In fact the whole Yakama Valley is a nice place to live. I was in Goldendale, for 9 years. Pasco for 2 years. Mike 50 3100 Jeff Debbie Welcome to central WA, 300 days of sunshine and no rust. Lee Prosser WA

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Trouble Shooting Overheating

2007-06-16 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
OK Nate, I will bite. I thought that 50/50 was the correct mix of antifreeze and water why do you use 40/60? Other than you live in California. The land of perpetual summer. :o)!! Mike, Curious minds want to know. BTW : you're not running over 40% coolant are you ? . that's bad . .

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Head for the cellar, Granny; Jethro's gone to cipherin'

2007-06-14 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I cant address the size of master cyl you should use but I would still use a booster in there some place. Just because of the weight of your vehicle. If you have ever had to stop a large truck with no booster. you would want all the help that you can get. :o) Mike 50 3100, ex heavy equipment

[old-chevy-truck] Re: [oletrucks] Good Guys at Colorado Foam dome

2007-05-30 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Yep and next weekend they will be at O'Reilly Raceway Park here in Indianapolis, IN. Mike 50 3100 Good Guys will be at the Foam Dome THIS weekend, June 1,2,3. Durwood 51 Chevy 1/2 ton Deluxe 5 window 52 Burb 54 Jimmy 1/2 ton Deluxe 5 window Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To

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] I NEED A BRAKE MASTERMIND

2007-05-12 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
John, Did you adjust the brake shoes out to make hard contact with the drums, and then back them off just so the wheel turns? Mike 50 3100 On my old 48 2 ton, I am trying to get the brakes to work, but am having trouble. I don't have any leaks, the master cylinder is new, the vaccum

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Question - rust converters

2007-05-09 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Jose, First you must remove all loose rust, If you don't then the rust will have a place to get started again. I have used several types of Rust Converters, and have had good results with all of them. as long as there is no loose rust on the area that I am treating. Mike 50 3100 hi all, i am

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Towing

2007-05-09 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Alan I believe that you had too much weight on the rear of your vehicle. This weight transfer will reduce the weight on the front axel, thus making the steering loose. This also can be caused by too much trailer weight on the hitch. with any trailer you should not have more that 10 to 15% of

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Cab clearance lights

2007-02-05 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Local DIVE SHOP? :o) but what I really need is the neoprene. Not something you just go into Made in Chinamart and buy, but I know there must be some place I can get it. Any leads for me? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule!

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Dealer installed heaters

2007-01-18 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I do not know how true this is, my disclaimer, but I remember my grandmother telling me that until the 50's most cars did not come with heaters. It wasn't un till the GOV you know big brother, mandated that all vehicles will have heaters. do not know the year but that is what she said. Mike 50

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Exhaust System

2007-01-13 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I would get a FLowmaster, I think that they have the best sound and performance. Mike 50 3100 I am planning on putting a new exhaust system on my truck. It is a '52 3100 with a '54 235. I have a stock rochester and stock exhaust manifold. I plan on replacing the heat riser which is

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Seat Belts / Shoulder harness

2006-12-05 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
You might try the following web address. they were a great help to me. Mike 50 3100 http://www.buckle-up.net/index.html Hello, Does anyone have suggestions on installing seat belts and shoulder harness in a '51 Chevy Truck? Are there any other changes you suggest at this stage?

Re: *Possible SPAM* [old-chevy-truck] Oil Bath vs. KN Filter: LEHMANN

2006-12-01 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Lee Now that kind of entrupaniour is what made this country great. By the way Plucker is also a good German name. My ancestors came in the late 1700's or early 1800's. And I also lived in Pasco and Goldendale, so I even know where Prosser is. Mike 50 3100 started a trucking business in the

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: cornvalley

2006-10-20 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
What is going to happen with the civil war game. Is it going to be the Ducks vs. The Nutria? They changed our logo a few years ago, away from the user friendly beaver with a sailors type hat. We now be 'The Screeming Nutria.' Recent Activity a.. 3New Members Visit Your Group

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Gauge Refacing Kit

2006-10-13 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I was going to say the one pressed to your head was only there until the one in your other hand was empty. Mike '50 3100 Goi for it Steven. The reason thedishwashing soap helps is that it breaks the surface tension of the water and makes it wetter. I have rebuilt a few gauges with the

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Radio nuts help

2006-09-25 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
You Might try a auto stereo shop. They may have a box or drawer with lots of spare parts in it. As for a few cards short of a full deck, cant help you there, elevator don't quite make it to the top floor! :o) Awriteeethen, I'm trying to install my 54 GMC radio and I'm short one 1/2 X

Re: [old-chevy-truck] My Son-in-law

2006-09-19 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
All I can say is Amen. Mike I am deeply saddened to hear of his death. I thank God everyday for those men and women who are standing up for the safety and privilige to live in America. May God's deepest love reach down to all of you who are hurting so deeply. With deepest respect and

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 2 ton truck stuff 54 HULK 2ton/chopped

2006-09-01 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Please send me the PIX. Mike 50 3100 i tired to upload a ZIP file to photos but didnt work. email me offlist for the zip file. ah-ha! i just read my ole-digest... here ya go; its not that special of a pic but... its over at his house. unzip for the files. he stuffed a 472? BBcaddy

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Seat Belts

2006-07-03 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I found this site and got the belts that I wanted. You guys might check them out. Mike 1950 3100 http://www.buckle-up.net/index.html I too am in the process of looking for seat belts for my 53. Checked out a vender at a local car show a couple of weeks ago. He had the buckle I wanted

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Today's doings

2006-06-11 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
As far as the Mouse smell goes. Use a solution of bleach and water in a spray bottle to spray the nest or any other area that you have Signs of Meece. The bleach solution will kill any antivirus that the mice may have left in there nesting material. A dust mask is also a good idea. You do not

Re: [old-chevy-truck] HELP - Electric Impact wrenches - Lug Nuts

2006-05-25 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I would use a 3/4 drive impact socket with 6 points, not any kind of 12 point sockets. Mike 1950 3100 By the looks of it, most people use a breaker bar, with a long pipe slid over the breaker bar. I have snapped 1/2' breaker bars. I think I will go with a 3/4 breaker bar. I know this is

[old-chevy-truck] Re: [oletrucks] column length

2006-05-19 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I put a 32 in mine. seams that it will work very well. I drilled a hole 4 or so below the org hole. Universal joint, double d rod, and another universal. Mike 50 3100 Has anyone put an aftermarket column in their 47-54? what length is the best for our trucks? B/C some company's sell the

Re: [old-chevy-truck] basics question

2006-03-04 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Roy Just place two nuts on the thread that sticks up. Tighten the two together with two wrenches and walla you have a neat stud driver. When the stud is tight use the two wrenches to loosen the nuts, and remove them so that the carb can be installed. Mike 1950 3100 I feel silly asking this

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Bed Wood from Chevy Duty SB/FS

2006-01-26 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Did you know that the org pine was also painted black. Now I have oak boards that came from my family property in Michigan. This wood is prime straight grain no knots, red oak, just beautiful wood. Do you know that iron wood also known as cocobolo, was used on the Panama Railroad in the mid

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Florescent Lights

2006-01-04 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Up date on Lights. First of all if nothing else works check out the ground connection, make sure that it is grounded all the way to the fuse panel. Then maybe you will not have to replace the ballast. Yep that is what it was a ground connection in one of the junction boxes. DUH for some reason

[old-chevy-truck] Florescent Lights

2005-12-28 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I have a problem that maybe some one on these lists can help with. I have 220 volt 8 ft florescent lights in my shop. I am having problems with them I can not get two sets to light up, they will flicker but no light. I have checked voltage and wireing diagram. every thing seems to be ok But

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Florescent Lights

2005-12-28 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
? When in winter, my outside floros just will NOT always start up if it's cold. The cold limits the chemical reaction to the point where they'll flicker for 45 mins before even attempting to get going. Nathan Mike Inez Plucker wrote: I have a problem that maybe some one on these lists can

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Loss of Oil Pressure - Pt.3

2005-12-01 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Is there a shaft between the dizz and oil pump? Like on the V-8. Mike 50 3100 Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just the email), to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to:

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Loss of Oil Pressure - Pt.3

2005-12-01 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Nick don't you dare go to a reduced address list. This is good information for ALL of us. The trouble shooting of this problem is very interesting to me and I am sure to others on this list. Mike 50 3100 Jeff: The drill did take awhile yesterday. Once the pressure started to build the

[old-chevy-truck] 1950 Panel

2005-11-04 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Went to see the doc this morning and along the road what do I spy? My goodness its a 1950 Panel truck 3100, So I have to stop not that I could bring another project home SHMBO would not stand for it. Too many as it is. Any way if any one is interested in a panel truck I know where one is,

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: repro radios

2005-10-06 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Yep me Too. what's up. mike Dang ! I get ' error group check ' . Please send me pix off list , thanx . -Nate ccpanel wrote: well guys guess what-i was wandering around the net after cruisin my old plymouths group postings and ran across a gentleman in FL(my fav state...) who is

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Towing capacity

2005-08-20 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
One thing about towing that I have not seen motioned you must have 10%, the trailer weight on the hitch, example, if trailer weighs 4000 lbs then you must have 400 lbs tongue weight on the tow vehicle, If you do not then the trailer will push the back of tow vehicle from side to side. Also a

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Towing capacity

2005-08-19 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Well I do not recommend this to any one, My Disclaimer. But at one time I used my all original 216 cu in 1950 3100, to haul firewood for my wood stove, now we all know that the bed on an AD 1/2 half ton is not that big or deep, so I had an idea? I built a trailer that was 4'X8' by 4' deep, full

Re: [old-chevy-truck] bed installation

2005-08-15 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
My 50 1/2 ton has 4 blocks, two in the front and two about halfway back just in front of the hump in the frame rail. the back bolts have a rubber pad to cushion the bed. Mike '50-3100 now the next question is Do all the rails need blocks or just the middle and front ones??? -

[old-chevy-truck] 1950 Chevy Parts

2005-07-06 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I have a neighbor that wants to sell the running gear from a 1950 car. I do not know what may or may not fit on a truck, but he does not want much for the engine, trans, new clutch and pressure plate, closed drive shaft, and rear end. If you are in central Indiana or do not mind driving, It

[old-chevy-truck] 50 Chevy parts

2005-07-06 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I have a neighbor that wants to sell the running gear from a 1950 car. I do not know what may or may not fit on a truck, but he does not want much for the engine, trans, new clutch and pressure plate, closed drive shaft, and rear end. If you are in central Indiana or do not mind driving, It

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: BillyBob Update Alt. Testing

2005-06-27 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
OK Nate now you have a 82 Camaro alternator in and no regulator how do you make the alt-to-bat connection and what do you do with the wires that used to go to the reg? Mike 50 3100 Lastly , if you just go to Kragen , Shuck's or wherever , (FLAPS) and ask for an '82 Camaro with V-ate

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Replacement for 16.5 rims

2005-06-20 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
16 You might be able to find wheels that are the same OD as originals. Mike 50 3100 I have a 1956, 3800 long bed with the original 16.5, 8 lug rims. Apparently 16.5 tires are no longer made and are expensive to come by. Any suggestions on what size rims I should replace these with? Ole

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Hello intro

2005-06-17 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Jeremy, I to say welcome, I have only been here for about 8-9 months but the wealth of information is unbelievable, You have heard of people that are 40 years old with 60 years of experience. well this is where they got that experience. I have to agree with Jim, Brakes are always first,

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Bed Boards-sizes

2005-06-10 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Try the following web site Deve has lots and lots of info. Mike 50 3100 http://www.speedprint.com/Deves50/bedwood.php A few month ago there was a thread on the bed board sizes, any one have it saved, obviously I did not... Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Another brake line question

2005-05-26 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Yes I believe that you do have a restriction in the line. As brake fluid is hydroscopic(sp?) i.e. absorbs water. you may have crud in the lines, if so I have used alcohol to clean lines. You have to flush the lines with lots of it, and the rubbing alcohol you buy at the pharmacy is not good

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Brake line question

2005-05-25 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
You will definitely want to reflare the end that is left and put a flared coupling on the end with a new piece of tubing and fitting for the brake cyl. With the pressures used in the brake systems I believe that you will blow the compression fittings apart. Mike 1950 3100 Fellas, this

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Welder recommendations

2005-05-25 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
I did a lot of welding when I was employed, retired now, and I purchased a Lincoln SP175 220 volt. I can put a .025 wire in it and weld sheet metal or put in .035 wire crank up the amps and weld up frame components. Or fabricate anything that I need. The reason I went with the 220v was to get

Re: [old-chevy-truck] shut off valve

2005-05-01 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Are you looking for the valve, or the hose? You might try a different type of valve, I had a bad hose and this is what I did. Look up a local hose manufacturer and see what they can make up for you. I needed a hose for my air compressor, and they made up a 1/2 inch stainless steel braded hose

Re: [old-chevy-truck] shut off valve

2005-05-01 Thread Mike Inez Plucker
Well that is good news I have had my 3100 since 79, and there were no or very few parts available back then. Mike 50 3100 I just bought one for my 52 from Jeff at BowTie Bits in Wichita KS. HE ALLSO SELLS THE HOSES COMING OFF OF IT very reasonable 1888-838-6887 John 52 3100 DELUXE

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