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

[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] 2 original chrome hubcaps for 1949 chevy 3100?

2006-01-27 Thread Dennis Miga
Matt, I have two, what I believe to be original caps from my '48 3100. The red paint is partially gone but the chrome is quite good and they aren't banged up. If interested ping me offline at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dennis --- MBell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Not sure if this is the kind of questi

[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 tru

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 Mi

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

[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: 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!! > > > >

Re: [old-chevy-truck] wheels

2006-07-13 Thread Dennis Miga
Tim, I'm in need of a single such rim. Could you also e-mail me a pic so I can be certain it matches the rest of my current rims? Dennis in North Texas --- Tim George <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > i have a set i took off a 58 chevy pickup. they have > the clips. im not sure about the inside of

[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 Y

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

2006-11-11 Thread Dennis Miga
Series ... in Whiteville, NC [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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&

[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 corre

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] 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 a

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

2007-07-28 Thread Dennis Miga
s. com, Dennis Miga 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
: [old-chevy-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 Distrib

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 f

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 volt

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Parking Brake Parts

2004-09-28 Thread Dennis Miga
Jim, I also bought a 3100 late last year (in Tulsa) and drove it home to Colleyville. Though I have a parking brake it wasn't working and couldn't get it past the safety inspection until I did get it repaqired. How did you pass the safety inspection w/o a parking brake? Dennis mig

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

2004-11-02 Thread Dennis Miga
Can anyone point me to some web site that can provide guidance on upgrading old sealed beam headlights for better illumination? I have a heavy duty alternator installed on my '47 3100. So, adequate power isn't a problem. Dennis No. TX __ Do you

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

2004-11-02 Thread Dennis Miga
are not. If they are weak, then you 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 ca

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

2004-11-02 Thread Dennis Miga
Good idea Nate. Thanks. Dennis --- vwnate1 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > If you're cheap , just go to any FLAPS and ask for # > 6014 seal > beams , those are " truck " seal beams that have > brighter output , I > use the standard 7" Hologen sealbeams , no need for > heavy duty > any

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

[old-chevy-truck] Ring Gear Question

2004-12-03 Thread Dennis Miga
rtised are 139 and 168 teeth ring gears. Which one fits? I want to retain the foot starter/6V configuration. Dennis Miga No. TX __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Easier than ever with enhanced search. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250

Re: [old-chevy-truck] License Plate

2004-12-03 Thread Dennis Miga
FYI, in Texas one no longer needs to have antique truck plates on an antique truck. A passenger car's plates are legal. But, they do have to match the year of the truck. Dennis No. Texas --- Kenneth Cluley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Speaking of Texas plates, I have a nice set of > restore

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

2004-12-05 Thread Dennis Miga
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 > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > wrote: > > > I have

[old-chevy-truck] Side Mount Carrier Pattern

2005-01-16 Thread Dennis Miga
I have a '48 3100 for which I purchased a used (but in great shape) side mount tire carrier. My ride wasn't designed for this item so I have to modify the rear fender to accept it. Does anyone know of a pattern that can be obtained to give me a clear design for this modification? Thanks in advanc

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

2005-01-16 Thread Dennis Miga
Thanks, Nick. I'll check that out. Dennis --- Nick Kowalchuk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I believe Jim Carter's sell one. > > Nick K. > 51 261 3100 > 74 454 Vette > Oak Island NC > > Dennis Miga <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I

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

2005-01-17 Thread Dennis Miga
ww.stovebolt.com/techtips/sparetire/sparetire.htm > > Good Luck, > > Lorne > > --- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com, Dennis Miga > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks, Nick. I'll check that out. > > > > Dennis > > > > &g

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 > >

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 s

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

[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: Looking For Good Rim

2005-02-03 Thread Dennis Miga
x27;s but dont know for sure if theyre > right for the > truck. Poor thing is just sittin there all filled > with spare > parts > > > Dennis Miga <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Anybody have a decent condition (round, not to > dinged > > or ru

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

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

2005-02-04 Thread Dennis Miga
Thanks Albion. What would the cost of shipping be to Zip 76034 (No. Texas)? BTW, I'm redoing my '48 3100 with many replacement parts and have quite a bit of good, useful OEM stuff. Anything you are looking for? In fact, Ken from Lubbock (I think) is dropping by my place tomorrow to pick up my used

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: [oletrucks] 1951 4 spd trans cover

2005-02-08 Thread Dennis Miga
Ha ha! Bullet holes? I'm curious if they were placed there before or after the wheel was taken off the truck. Thanks anyway Durwood. I think I've found several sources of "bullet free" rims. ;>)) Dennis --- "Durwood B. Darbin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I thought that only the Texans wer

[old-chevy-truck] Oil Drain Plug Size

2005-03-21 Thread Dennis Miga
Anybody know what the correct size drain plug fits a '56 235 oil pan? Dennis North Texas __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscr

[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 bu

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

2005-05-04 Thread Dennis Miga
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 PROTECTE

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 PROTEC

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 a

Re: [old-chevy-truck] door pins

2007-12-21 Thread Dennis Miga
You might try that famous on-line auction site # 300183594899 On Dec 21, 2007 1:47 PM, luke zsiga <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hey guys Im having some trouble trying to remove my door hinge pins, I > tried > hammering and it did not work it just mushroomed the pin then I took it to > a > shop

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: VW Nate

2008-10-11 Thread Dennis Miga
Me thinks somebody spent too much time as an altar boy! ;>)) On Sat, Oct 11, 2008 at 9:29 AM, Jeff Hanson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > Nate > Since you are a latin geek I sincerely hope that this works for you. > > Dominus vobiscuum etco spirito 2 2 o. > > Semper Fi Good friend > > Jeff Hanson > N