Roy:
I'd be interested in this also. I have used a cable controlled valve from
an older Ford Bronco (mid 70's?) spliced into the heater hose in the past.
I couldn't find the one you describe on Carter's site though. What are they
calling it?
Alan
1950 Chevy 1/2 ton (currently with non-functiona
I just placed an order for Zero Rust paint, no problems. I like the aerosol
spray. I used the posted link, and the company that sold it to me turned
out be MFG sealants, (1-800-297-7325). I've had pretty good luck with this
product. Works and holds up as advertised, except in sun-exposed areas
Time to go to Harbour Freight!
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton
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From: "vwnate1" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Friday, February 03, 2006 5:32 AM
Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Re: spring Bushing Install
>
> It can be ~ this is why I like to use an arbor press , a guy I trained
Durwood:
The Pertronix is a good electronic points replacement using the original
distributor. It installs easily and works very well. The problem is that
it is very easily damaged by voltage spikes -- ask me how I know. If you do
install the Pertronix be sure to carry a set of points in your g
"rmarks10" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 4:41 PM
Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] H. E. I.? Pertronics?
> Well..my face is red...but now you have me interested. Do you have contact
> info for Jim Langdon?
> Roy
>
> ----- Original Message
Yes it is Tom, not Jim. Now my face is red! What I like is being able to
pick up a phone and talk with the man himself. If any of you have called
Patrick (of Patrick's) or the guy at Bow Tie bits (sorry I can't recall his
name at the moment) it's the same sort of thing. You've got an expert
You can bend a piece of coat hanger and use that until you get the correct
piece from Bowtie Bits or other vendor. I did that for years until I
replaced my vacuum motor with electric.
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton
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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006
Durwood, you want to use phosphoric acid, used extensively in auto
resoration as a "pre-primer;" and not muriatic (used in construction
industry for cleaning brick, etc). Phosphoric acid should be available at
your local hardware store in the paint section as "Ospho." It will be about
$18 for
Just a reminder -- if you get a message or thread that offends or doesn't
interest you, hit the "delete" key. Problem solved.
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton pu
Denver, CO
- Original Message -
From: "charles olson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, May 02, 2006 9:01 AM
Subject: Re: [old-che
Try your friendly local auto parts store.
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton
- Original Message -
From: "matt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 12:12 PM
Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Early 50's 235 carb
> Anyone have one they want to sell me? In a perfect world it would be
> rebui
There are certain parts of the country where Hanta virus from mice is more of a
problem -- like the Southwest. You can ask your doctor if it's a problem in
your area. Full Hazmat gear (supplied air respirator, suit, etc). is probably
not necessary in most situations, but a good dust mask/cartr
I drove out Ohio and hauled a truck back on an 18 foot flatbed trailer I bought
on the internet and had delivered in Columbus. I sold the trailer when I got
back to Denver. For the price, this sounds like a much better solution!
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton
Denver, CO
- Original Message
Just to clarify, I like Charlie's solution, if it's affordable for you.
Hauling the truck was a labor of love, but I wouldn't do it again. You have to
factor in time off work, etc.
Alan
- Original Message -
From: TS
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 19
The brackets for what you are trying to do should be available through
Patricks.
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton
Denver, CO
- Original Message -
From: rc356s
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 9:28 AM
Subject: [old-chevy-truck] A/C systems
Hi G
If you don't change to a short shaft water pump (Patricks and others) when you
put in a 235 then at some point your engine may move just a bit (rock on the
mounts when it hits a bump or something, I guess) and the fan can cut into
your radiator, breaking off a blade and destroying your radiator
Check with any local radiator repair shop. They all used to boil gas tanks up
until a few years ago. These days far fewer do but there may be one or two
left in your area. The guys who work at the radiator repair shops will know
who still does this in your area.
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton
Denv
Sounds like a great truck. Where are you located?
Alan
Denver, CO
- Original Message -
From: cogojo
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 9:56 AM
Subject: [old-chevy-truck] "59" Chevy-Stepside For Sale 65026
We have a 1959 Chevy Apache Stepside
Remember the decals you used to put on your model planes and rockets when you
were a kid? They're like that.
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton
Denver
- Original Message -
From: K Ohlgren
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 10:34 AM
Subject: RE: [old-chevy
Steve -- I'm running the Mallory Unilite in my truck right now. I bought the
Langdons's mini HEI setup because it uses the vacuum advance and not just the
mechanical -- just haven't gotten around to getting it installed yet because
the Mallory runs ok.
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton
Denver
---
OK. First came "static timing" the truck by lining up the ball bearing. It
works -- you can get the truck started and use it that way if you need to.
This is the farm method. To get it to run better you take it out and drive it
at 35mph and test drive to check for ping. Retard by twisting t
I would add, use a heavy leather glove (should be in your truck anyway). The
216s are actually not too hard to start this way and it is a major advantage of
staying with the original motor, IMO. 'Course I've now got a 235, and a 12
volt alternator. . .
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton
Denver, CO
--
Herb:
If you post the details it may save someone else a lot of heartache. Where are
you and what is the name of the shop/mechanic you are dealing with? I was
ripped off here in Denver and one of the reasons I follow the list is to try to
warn folks away from the guy who cheated me, (Brad
That Durwood is ok in my book. Texans don't seem to like him much though!
Alan
Denver
- Original Message -
From: Ron Smiley
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 1:47 PM
Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] Radiator installation help
Antonio: I installed a 57 235
There's a repair place I've had good luck with near me on South Broadway in
Denver -- I think it's Florida Radiator (on Florida and South Broadway). I'll
check on the name next time I go by. Keep in mind that if you repair your old
radiator it's only a temporary fix. All they are doing is braz
Good post -- vote with your wallet! Eventually the bad actors will be driven
out of business or they will clean up and provide better customer service.
Having said that, I'm sure you are aware that restoring an old truck is full of
challenges and aggravations. At least you aren't out a ton of
Janice, That sounds like it would be the right way to do things. Old timer
told me to squirt some oil into the vacuum line tubing, and then blow the oil
up into the vacuum motor to keep the leather moist. Just took a minute and
worked just fine, but I changed over to an electric motor when I
I'm just about to purchase an electric wiper motor myself. How do you like
the one you installed, have you had any problems with it and where did you get
it and how much was it?
Janice
Alan Lubow <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Janice, That sounds like it would be the right way to d
I've towed using my 50 1/2 ton when I was young and didn't know any better. I
put a full rack on the truck and had it all loaded up with furniture (including
the requesite rocking chair on top), and towed a VW squareback (also fully
loaded with gear carrier on top and bike racks on the back).
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-ch
Scott:
I had a front wheel fall off on my way home right after I had a local shop
replace my king pins. They hadn't tightened down the lug nuts. I'm glad I was
going slow at the time (probably because I had noticed an odd vibration) --
don't recall if the brakes worked or not. I still have m
Just FYI for Colorado folks: Goodguys Car Show next weekend, Fri, Sat and
Sunday at the Budwiesier Events Center (Loveland). Swap meet and show were
pretty good last year!
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton
Denver
- Original Message -
From: "Ron Smiley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "oldchevytrucks"
Sen
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 have installed a like-new Mal
Modern body shops frequently use two part epoxy to glue these panels in place
without the worry about warping from the heat of welding. These glues are
designed for the task and apparantly hold up well. Your local body shop supply
store will have them.
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton pickup
Denver
I'm with Kurt on this. But it might be even easier than all that. First,
check to see if your shifter linkage arms are adjusted correctly. You'll need
a manual for this, unless someone here has a link to the procedure. With the
drawing and instructions in front of you it isn't all that hard
Have any of you guys heard of a product called "Mouse Milk?" I think I was
told that it is used by aircraft mechanics. I ordered some directly from
the manufacturer after doing a search on the net. Pretty impressive stuff!
I think the Kroil and PB Blaster are good products as well.
Alan
1950 C
I've used these on many different vehicles, from Fiats to Datsun trucks. I
had one on my 1950 Chevy 1/2 ton but I killed it one time a few years ago
when the battery had run down and I hooked the charger leads up backwards
for just a nanosecond.I replaced it with a Mallory distributor and
hav
Very sorry to hear about Tom. Please relay our condolences to his wife.
I'd imagine a lot of regulars aren't following the list right now with the
holidays and all, or there would be more reaction to this news.
I checked the link to his web site, and recognized it as one that I've
checked out a
Thanks Jon!
That's exactly what I was looking for. I'm running a Mallory Unilite
distributor on my truck now, but don't really trust it after reading bad
things about thier reliability.
I spoke with Tom Langdon today and went ahead and ordered one. He said he
is retired now, but was previously
Also the
materials and equipment investment are a lot more than you might think.
It's a great confidence builder to be able to do things yourself that you
previously would have farmed out. You are lucky to have a good teacher
helping you!
Alan Lubow
Chevy 1/2 ton pickup
Denver, CO
- Or
Plan your air compressor piping layout, 3/4 inch galvanized pipe. You'll
need separate legs for your spray gun, air tools, etc.
Alan
> > I'm in the early stages of considering a shop building, and would like
> > some advice on the best type shop to construct. I'm thinking I need at
> > least a
Roy:
The OEM optional brake boosters are hard to find, but they are are out
there. I think it makes more sense to upgrade to modern front disc brakes.
As I understand it, there is not room for the power dual MC with the
original transmission in place. (Auto trans must be smaller?) You might be
Dave:
If this is the same at the regular Lubriplate No. 105 Motor Assembly Grease
then I already have a big tube of that in the garage. Thanks! I'm tired of
my dripping!
Alan
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From: "D Billingsley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 10:25 AM
Su
Durwood:
It's always the weekend after the motorcycle swap meet, which is always the
weekend after the stock show.
I thought it was a pretty good show this year. Not as many fancy show cars
but more vendors than in years past. Did you see the two chrome bumper
shops from California in the back
I could be wrong, but I don't think NAPA will have this, although they would
have the original style long shaft style water pump for the 235. You can
order the short shaft water pump from Patricks and other vendors.
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton (with Patricks pump)
Denver, CO
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Way too late to worry about that, IMO. AD trucks have been "discovered" for
a while now! Every Old Navy store have has had one for the past ten years.
AFAIC it's just made our hard to find parts more readily available. Prices
haven't gone up as much as you might think either, since there are pl
I'm pretty sure Eastwood sells a spray can paint which replicates the
"cadmium plating" look -- I think that's what you are talking about.
Alan
50 Chevy 1/2 ton
Denver, CO
- Original Message -
From: "Lowery, Jim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2005 7:39 AM
Subject: RE:
You can spray penetrating oil onto the sheath -- maybe some will penetrate
and could get you freed up. Kroil with graphite would be a good choice.
Most likely, you'll need to replace them. I was able to get them new from
my local Chevy dealer about five years ago, but these should also be
availa
If you want to keep your current bright lights check out Daniel Stern
Lighting. Go to the tech section and there are clear instructions on how to
upgrade your wiring with relays.
Alan
- Original Message -
From: "Will & Merrisa Nelle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2005
Tom
Brand name I found is "Ospho." I found it in the painting section of my Tru
Value hardware store, $18 gallon.
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton
Denver
- Original Message -
From: "Tom C" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Old Chevy Trucks"
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 8:49 AM
Subject: [old-chevy-truck]
The Hazmat guys would probably call it a "corrosive."I think the label
is a triangle with white on the top half showing a test tube and black on
the bottom half. An oxidizer is a yellow label with a flame.
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton
Denver, CO
- Original Message -
From: "Jonathan Leishea
Considering what goes into it, $500 would be a fair price here in Denver.
You could do the work yourself and probably save yourself a couple of
hundred dollars. It helps to have the tools and some instruction from
someone who has done it before. I paid extra to have my hardened valve
seats put i
I fixed a rusted out door skin on my beater 1980 Subaru that way one time.
Worked great all winter. The it got real hot sitting in the sun one day
when the warmer weather came, and my "repair" melted off into a big sticky
puddle. Pretty embarrassing!
I've had good luck with 3M super weather stri
Warren, yes you'll need to gently work the bezels off with a small flat
bladed screwdriver. Be careful not to scratch the chrome.
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton pu
Denver, Co
- Original Message -
From: "Warren Humble" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Monday, July 18, 2005 12:11 PM
Subject: [old-ch
Glycerine is available at any pharmacy and might work well too. I've use it
to rehydrate old rubber weatherstripping, etc. I'm pretty sure soapy water
is what the body and glass shop professionals usually use though.
Alan
'50 Chevy 1/2 ton
- Original Message -
From: "Jonathan Leishear
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