There is more to it than that Bill. You would have to fashion special
brackets to mount the mounts to. It's not impossible and your local welding
shop could probably help, but it is much preferable to use the 235 or 261 in
this truck. Of course we see lots of V8s in these trucks so anything is
poss
Summit Racing is who puts them on Ebay. If you go to Summit Racing's website,
the same stuff and more will be there. Have never ordered truck stuff from them
yet.
From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of rl_westmorel...@yahoo.com
Sent: Tuesd
There is also a rather new spray on product called Lizard Skin. Interesting
product depending on how far you have the truck taken apart.
http://www.lizardskin.com/
From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of dennis.mcgil...@gmail.com
S
your working on
try here http://www.adchevy.com/techtips/t5swap/
and here they talk about shifter location
http://www.inliners.org/Jack/T5tech.html
On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 9:08 AM, Deve Krehbiel wrote:
Is there any 4 speed transmissions you can bolt up to the back of a 261 and
have the
-truck] Transmissions
not sure what yr your working on
try here http://www.adchevy.com/techtips/t5swap/
and here they talk about shifter location
http://www.inliners.org/Jack/T5tech.html
On Mon, Sep 9, 2013 at 9:08 AM, Deve Krehbiel wrote:
Is there any 4 speed transmissions you can
Is there any 4 speed transmissions you can bolt up to the back of a 261 and
have the stick come thru the floor in the normal place on an AD? Someone on
Stovebolt mentioned the T5 out of an S10 but that puts the stick back quite
a bit. I want to run highway speeds. Thanks!
Deve
Yeah, we all ran into this conundrum at one time or the other. I decided on 12v
upgrade because everything is 12v these days and its not good on the system to
get a jump from a 12v battery if you are stuck somewhere. There is alot to
doing that right, but for me it's worth it. You can get 12v mo
Lyn is right, it differed from factory to factory or what person was mixing
that day. I am very pleased with Hirsh and it has been holding up very well.
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From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of joerod...@aol.com
Sent:
These days they make electric drill drivers that have a hammer action. They are
very portable and very nice to use. Like this one (the one on the left):
http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2697-22-18-Volt-2-Inch-2-Tool/dp/B002WJH9WO/ref=sr_1_83?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1375535140&sr=1-83
Our local lumber ya
http://www.hirschauto.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EE-QUART
Ask them for the correct 216 engine enamel. Its medium gray but they provide
it in spray cans and its very good quality.
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From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jo
The new tune-up procedure Nate did would help. Its in my how-to section.
What I always do is turn on the ignition, open the distributor cap and with
a small screwdriver, rock the points a little. If you get spark there,
chances are its not an electrical issue. Then, once I see some sparking
there,
I know this one!!! PICK ME! Use a sledge hammer or a giant pipe wrench!
Happy Fathers Day!
Seriously, I have always removed the nut, then pretty gently tapped the back
of the wheel at the base using a piece of wood (pine or something rather
soft) with a hammer. I use PB Blaster (12 oz can that dis
PB Blaster
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From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2013 7:56 PM
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] clutch-head screw removal
Tom,
When you buy squirt gun
Yeah, 10 years in the Air Force out on the flightline, we used them every
day. If not for shock mounts, for cannon plugs. Since then, I use them to
make hangers for painting, secure assemblies, etc. HF sells them real cheap
and they work.
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Nate really did a great job on this new Tuning Procedure for our trucks.
Check it out, critique it, and let me know what it needs to help make it as
user friendly as possible. Thanks again Nate!
http://speedprint.com/deves50/doc/natestuningguide.pdf
Ole Ch
Are there tuneup specs for the Roch new style 235/261 setup? I could use
both really. I am putting together an engine tuneup guide and this would be
a good idea to also include?
Deve
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
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[mailto:old-chevy-truc
So I am traveling through Angelfire, NM and as everyone knows there is quite
a rivalry between the college teams. Well, I go to use the restroom and on
the Sh*thouse wall was... "Here I sit my buns aflex'n giving birth to
another Texan."
(that was a joke, don't any Texans get excited)
-Origin
hico
On Mar 28, 2013, at 12:18 PM, Deve Krehbiel wrote:
> I am putting the finishing touches on the re-riveting document now, so in
about a week or so, I should have it on the site. Then other documents will
start happening faster.. My son is helping me completely re-do the site. Its
been over 1
Speaking of this, In Kansas we can use an original tag as the registered
tag. Does anyone know (before I call the DMV and get a several day
runaround) if you can custom paint this original tag colors that are not
original? 1950 was green and silver in Kansas, and I dunno what they were
thinking. My
Nate, I am not sure if the idea of grandchildren falls within the 'Keep it
Stock' philosophy. Put it back. :)
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From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of John & Joanne
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 10:11 PM
To: old-chevy
I finally got the frame riveting procedure done. I did the job a few weeks
ago, but these procedures take time. I am also giving it to the people at
stovebolt.com to put on their site. It's in the how-to section.
Deve
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
Ole Chevy an
I don't know if this will help, there is no adjustment for that as far as I
know. Over time, the cab mounts settle, the frame settles, and before you
know it, things arent aligned properly. What might work best (just off the
top of my head) is to remove the front cab mounting bolts, just loosen the
?
--- On Thu, 3/28/13, Deve Krehbiel wrote:
From: Deve Krehbiel
Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] Tune up
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013, 6:07 AM
Coming Nate! I had to finish a frame re-riveting procedure first so
Coming Nate! I had to finish a frame re-riveting procedure first so that is
almost done, then I will make yours look great and get it on the site. Sorry
it is taking so long. Are you sure rather than tuning up your old truck you
wouldnt rather replace some of the rivets in your frame? LOL
Deve
www
There is some really good info on this in my how-to section. As soon as I get
time, Nate made a very nice tune-up guide that will be there as well. Lots
happening soon! (as I recall, it's supposed to be at 6 o'clock but check it out)
Deve
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
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Fr
Yayhoo Groups is really living up to its name... seems mail delivery is way
slow. I posted that question about a month ago. WOW! Thought something was
funny when I wasnt getting replies. Found a short shaft at Jim Carters, problem
solved. Thx! :)
Deve
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
-Origi
Sometimes when the chips are down, I break out my 3 wood. :)
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Sent: Friday, December 14, 2012 1:26 PM
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [old-c
Is it just me? nobodys talkin. WTH?
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I maybe used to know this, but its been ages.. With Hydraulic Valve Lifters,
do you have to prime them somehow when starting a new engine for the first
time? I am AT LAST going to start my 261 engine after rebuilding it 10 years
ago and letting it sit. Back operations, etc caused me to have to put
I want to take one of my running board brackets off. The one nearest the
battery. Someone decided to put a larger battery in the truck by grinding half
of the bracket off. Is there a vendor that sells the stock looking rivets or
something that looks like a rivet? Thought I would ask before grind
From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Deve Krehbiel
Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 11:37 AM
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Little Help!
I am working on final preparations for putting the cab back on my fully
rest
I am working on final preparations for putting the cab back on my fully
restored frame and am installing the radiator bracket. There is no choice where
the bracket goes (give or take) so with a 261 engine on the frame, you cant put
the radiator back where it was originally on the outside back of
The only Langford Google understands is about Cows. If anyone knows anything
about this person, lemme know.
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From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Douglas Pewterbaugh
Sent: Monday, November 26, 2012 7:33 AM
To: old-che
Head Bolts are something I hate to change out because of internal oil
journals, etc that I probably dont know are there. Instructions from
Langford? Where do I find these instructions? I am having about 6 235's
machined and maybe thats a worthwhile modification?
Deve
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
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If they are the ones I am thinking of, they are slotted screws with a hole
in the middle. The slot is on each side of the hole and very easy to miss
when they are all rusted. You can get new ones thru the vendors. Not too
hard to drill out if nothing else. Nate?
Deve
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
-
If you do order a 12v motor, check out the how-to on my website. I havent
found a 12v motor that is a perfect drop-in replacement (diameter of the
motor is slightly different) so this was my fix for that.
http://www.speedprint.com/deves50/heaterrestore.php
Allen is right IMHO, the best way to do i
. I don't think the top
bar has a notch. The notches are obvious. Was that your question?
Good luck.
Allen
From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] on
behalf of Deve Krehbiel [dkrehb...@cox.net]
Sent: Thursday, November 0
I am trying to make sense out of a pile of grille parts I have accumulated
over the years and recently acquired (thx John!) and I THINK the big trucks
have a different size grille. So if you have a pile of grille parts, its
about enough to send you to the funny farm (which I have visited already on
Vaseline (KY) and a piece of string. Put the string inside the rubber
(sticks there with the ky) and leave enough to pull. String the string all
the way around the rubber, put it in place and with someone on the other
side pushing just slightly, pull the string. I learned it from a
professional ins
There is a how-to on my website about flywheels. Here it is..
Flywheel Voltages Explained
Some of you have heard from our e-mail lists people talking about 6-volt and
12-volt flywheels. This is not a misspelling; it's a reality. The trucks
older than 1955 that have 6-volt systems require a 139-to
When I install a master cylinder in these trucks, I have a small tubing
setup that pushes brake fluid into the second stage of the cylinder to help
prime the system. So, I fill the cylinder, attach the cutoff brake line that
goes from the output of the cylinder BACK into the fill hole, pump it
seve
I would try Jeff's timing procedure first before going further. It's in the
How-To section on my website. Nate's tuning procedure will be there soon. :)
Deve
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
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From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Be
Are you happy with Langdon's HEI? I am thinking of going that route too.
Thx Allen!
Deve
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
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From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Allen Jones
Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 10:44 PM
To: old-ch
http://speedprint.com/deves50/adyearid.php
There is also a History page that explains some of it. Good luck
Deve
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
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Hi guys! Its getting close to time to start my rebuilt engine and I am
making a 'Start Cart' which amounts to two batteries, a 6 and a 12 volt, set
of gauges, small gas tank and the necessary wiring to roll the cart up to
any car and jumper it eliminating all of the current wiring.
So, I want thi
As everyone knows, Nate is THE go-to guy for anything this vintage, and I am
honored to have his tune-up guide. I will be trying it out soon and
consulting with him to get it ironed out into a really perfect document that
everyone will appreciate. I am about a month away from giving it a try on
one
The number that matters is near the distributor, just under it and the
number starts with 36, 37 or 38. You can look up the year of your engine at
www.speedprint.com/Deves50 how-to resources GM engine casting numbers. Hope
this helps!
Deve
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From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogr
what other old trucks list? I thought this was the only one. What am I
missing out on? :)
Deve
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
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From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Nate
Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 10:40 PM
To: old-ch
By NATE!! Cant wait my friend! We are all very excited about your guidance
on how to properly do it. If you use timing lights and dwell tachs, please
tell us where to get them and what model number. This is old tech and normal
auto parts stores may no longer carry them. Yes Nate, this message is fo
Can you get highway speeds with it? does it bolt right up to our BH? Torque
Tube or no? Go ahead and use dwell/tach etc if you want for the instruction.
You do good work in explaining things.
Deve
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
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From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
[mailto
with
3.31 and lower(3.07/2.73...) ratio rear end gears will give you highway
speeds and more.
Mark
--- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com, "Deve Krehbiel"
wrote:
>
> Hi Guys! I am working on the 50 3100 with a Borg Overdrive tranny with
> three on the tree. I dont like tree sh
Hi Guys! I am working on the 50 3100 with a Borg Overdrive tranny with three
on the tree. I dont like tree shifting on these old trucks. There is
something about that tall shifter sticking up from the floor in just the
right place to rest your hand there. Its part of the attraction. So, is
there a
I sure will remind you. You already have a very nice valve adjust procedure
on the site so this would be a really nice addition. Sorry to hear about the
Dental surgery. I hate that. Here's to hoping you get a good lucking
therapist! :)
Deve
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
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F
I would put that on my web site as well. Feeling any pressure Nate? :)
Deve
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
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From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of harley davidson
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 6:12 AM
To: old-chevy-truck@yah
I would argue the part where Larry said 'the worst case is a little
modification' from personal experience, but I dont expect you will run into
what I did. The donor doors were a full 1/4" too long for the opening in the
cab!!! We are talking about cutting the door opening, pushing it back,
re-weld
yup
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
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From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Allen Jones
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 9:08 PM
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: ! KEEP IT STOCK !
Tha
The radiator has the year stamped in it if its the original one. :)
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[mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ccpanel
Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 10:32 AM
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [old-chevy-truc
st them at your local parts store.
On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 12:10 PM, Deve Krehbiel wrote:
> **
>
>
> Hi guys! Long time no see. Its been 10 years since I finished the
> chassis/engine on my two 1950 trucks and they are still sitting here
> undone.
> I had two severe back ope
Hi guys! Long time no see. Its been 10 years since I finished the
chassis/engine on my two 1950 trucks and they are still sitting here undone.
I had two severe back operations and it sorta put me out of the mood, but
now that years have passed, its time to start looking at moving ahead with
the pro
Hey guys! You will be hearing more from me from now on. My friend Pat and I
are getting serious about restoring several AD's in our retirement. Since my
double back fusion surgery a few years ago, things will be a little slow
going, but I am hopeful that passion will win out.
So anyway, I am wanti
Yes, my condolences as well. I lost my dad last week to alzheimers, but it
being unexpected is much worse. Our thoughts and prayers.
Deve
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
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From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Cluley
Nate how are you doing? I know about pain, but not the way you do. I have
been at home since August 4 recovering from double back fusion surgery and
found out last month that one of the fusions failed, so I get to go back
into surgery Jan 28. The recovery for one fusion is the same for two, so
anot
Its been years now, but I put together a pcv system for one of my trucks.
The info is somewhere on my web site, maybe in the how-to area.
Deve
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
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From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of
jimandt
Nate I really feel for you. I had a double fusion surgery in early August
and one of the vertebrae rejected, so they have to go back in again sometime
in January. It has been very painful to say the least. I thought I had it
bad until I heard about you. When you feel pain, stop what you are doing
b
www.speedprint.com/Deves50 its updated believe it or not, I havent done
much on my documented truck in over two years. That is NOT to say I havent
moved mountains on the other AD's I have. Its just that I can test my
ability (body work for example) on other projects before sharing. Ex
military i
Great company, lots of parts that are hard to find elsewhere. Expensive
comparatively speaking, but useful. I don't buy anything without first
checking with Jeff at Bowtie Bits. We have lots of other great resources
tho. Most of them are on my web site.
Deve
www.speedprint.com/Deves50
-Ori
Its impossible to explain to most people and especially liberals in this
country the feeling you get when your son graduates from basic training.
When you see him for the first time in 6 weeks, he is a totally different
person. He goes in as a child, and comes out a tall standing, proud man who
has
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