RE: [old-chevy-truck] Fuel Gauge stopped working

One connection (I don't know which one) on the gauge should have 6 volts on it when the key is on. If neither does you'll need to find out where the missing 6 volts are. If you find one with 6 volts, remove the other wire from the gauge. Does the gauge now read full when the key is on? If no

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 6 V Battery Questions

Because if you engage it slowly it will slip enough that the engine won't turn over before the truck slows to a stop. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Green, Steven D [sgr...@ku.edu] Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 201

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Deerslayer Update

Larry: I'm pretty sure AFB mixture screws are for idle mixture only. Shouldn't have any effect on pinging under load. That is all done with jet and rod changes. The AFB clone carbs made by Edelbrock (basis for my statement above) are adjusted that way. Their user manual is available on line

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Rear Sway Bar for 57 chevy

Sounds like that CPP phone sales person (or no sale person in this case) needs to borrow a tractor and a chain to pull his head out of his a$$. Page 50 of their catalog # 15 (sorry, no date in the catalog) left column, half way down the page lists part # CP169 "Stock Suspension Rear Sway Bar" fo

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Task Force Front U-Bolt Nut SIZE Please ?

Nate: '58 GMC (not Chevy) Master Parts Book lists the nuts for the U-Bolts that hold the springs to the front axle as 1/2x20, so I figure it would need a 3/4" socket. But why not take a bunch of sockets? Won't they fit in the Toyletta? From: old-chevy-truck@y

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Task Force Front U-Bolt Nut SIZE Please ?

BTW, there is a guy over on the OldGMCTrucks web site that is working on putting Torrington bearings on the interface between the axle and the steering knuckle. GMC Master Parts Book shows the 57 & 58 GMC 1/2 ton front axle came with a thrust bearing (part # 373476) at that point instead of thr

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Task Force Front U-Bolt Nut SIZE Please ?

old-chevy-truck%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:old-chevy-truck%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com<mailto:old-chevy-truck%40yahoogroups.com> <mailto:old-chevy-truck%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Hanlon, Bill Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 6:37 AM To:

RE: [old-chevy-truck] resistance of gas gauge sending unit

30 ohms full, zero ohms empty. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Burns [mp.bu...@verizon.net] Sent: Friday, August 27, 2010 4:04 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: [old-chevy-truck] resistance of

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: NEW IN CRATE: 1948 -1954 GM Synchromesh Transmission

Doesn't mean anything at a dead stop. Trying to engage 1st gear while the truck is moving will result in grinding of gears unless the driver has graduated Nate's Double-Clutching Academy. -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups.com]

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: NEW IN CRATE: 1948 -1954 GM Synchromesh Transmission

Try Googling SM420. You'll find a bunch of pictures of SM-420 transmissions. The engine side of all ("most" - never say "all") SM-420 transmissions look the same. The output side varies a lot with closed driveshafts, open driveshafts, PTO connections, etc. SM420 transmissions were built from

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 57 235 oiling questions

He could have a '57 GMC truck with a 235 engine if it were built in Canada. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of James Tye Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 12:25 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Still running hot ~ Spark Plugs

If your new thermostat doesn't have it already, drill a small hole (1/8" will do) in the flat area of the flange of the thermostat. This will allow air to escape through the thermostat while you are refilling with coolant. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [o

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Power Steering

Jim didn't say so, but his truck is a V8. Different pump and pulleys from the 6 cylinder. Good luck on your quest Jim. The column & gear are made from UnObtainium. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim

RE: [old-chevy-truck] wanted: hydramatic steering column and/or indicator

Chevy or GMC? What year? From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of ccpanel Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 12:30 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: [old-chevy-truck] wanted: hydramatic steering column

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: wanted: hydramatic steering column and/or indicator

ed to keep my truck looking original inside. mark --- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com<mailto:old-chevy-truck%40yahoogroups.com>, "Hanlon, Bill" wrote: > > Chevy or GMC? > > What year? > > > From: > old-chevy

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Gearbox Service Tip

As long as you have the saw out to cut the heads off cut screwdriver slots in the end of the bolts. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Nate Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 1:01 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogr

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: turn signal flasher

Mike: Doesn't need a common (or ground). No chassis (case) ground needed either. The 3rd prong on my GMC flasher is output to the dashboard turn signal indicator. Only one dash lamp on the GMC, flashes for either direction. See lower right corner of schematic here http://chevy.oldcarmanualp

RE: [old-chevy-truck] 3800 1 Ton Disc brakes 1953 Truck

Some of the guys with 3/4 ton (and maybe 1 ton) trucks who are not worried about using their truck at (or over) capacity and can live with 6 lug front wheels have put 1/2 ton axles on the front. -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups

RE: [old-chevy-truck] door windows

Still had them through '59 GMC and Chevy trucks. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Arizona Real Estate [tikua...@yahoo.com] Sent: Sunday, January 02, 2011 6:43 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [o

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

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. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kent S. Butler

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

Before I'd start down this path I would make sure that 1.Battery to starter and battery to ground cables were proper 6 volt cables, 00 wire size (sometimes known as 2/0, but definitely NOT 2 gauge) or larger. 2.Battery to ground cable connected directly to the engine block, prefera

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 55 1st series steering column

I looked through the GMC Master Parts Book that covers 55-59 and it shows that turn signals were options. If you don't have them you have a shallow cup that covers the back side of the steering wheel hub. I assume (bad word) that Chevies were the same. If someone has access to the 55-59 Chevy

RE: [old-chevy-truck] classic parts service

I just ordered a turn signal cup with all the innards from their web site. It arrived 4 days later. Very happy with the parts. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Cluley Sent: Friday, April 08, 2011 12

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Vendors

Yeah, but Brothers sent me a fancy e-mail for "UP TO 65% off" this morning. The CAPs are mine. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jim Krontz [jim_kro...@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 6:34 PM To: old-ch

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Vendors

%40yahoogroups.com> [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com<mailto:old-chevy-truck%40yahoogroups.com>] On Behalf Of Hanlon, Bill Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2011 5:05 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com<mailto:old-chevy-truck%40yahoogroups.com> Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] Vendors Yeah, bu

[old-chevy-truck] RE: Garage

Seal the floor with one of those epoxy paint systems. Others on the e-mail list will probably tell you their favorite. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of McNulty, Bob Sent: Friday, April 22, 2011 10:29 AM

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Bearings; Oil Pressure

Air in the line will make the gauge react slowly, both while pressure is increasing and decreasing. Steady state reading should be correct after a while. How long is a "while"? Depends on temperature, how much air, size of the line, etc. For best results get the air out of the line. -O

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Backwards wiring

Your new 12 volt fuel gauge requires a matching sender. The original sender is 30 ohms full and zero ohms empty. Your new gauge MAY require such a sender, or it may require a sender with around 240 ohms empty and 33 ohms full, 12 ohms full and 98 ohms empty, or who knows what. Read the instru

RE: [old-chevy-truck] I want to change out my transmission

You would start by telling us what year, make and model of truck you have. Also, is the engine original to the truck or is it a later model substitution? From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jhun...@aol.com

RE: [old-chevy-truck] THE TUNEUP

I hate to ask, but you did disconnect (and plug) the vacuum advance before setting the timing, right? -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2011 1:26 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: U joint troubles

Actually, a mile or so down the road. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of remwilso...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 9:48 AM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: U j

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: THE TUNEUP

Why isn't it necessary to remove the vacuum line Nate? Is it connected to "ported" vacuum? From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Nate Sent: Wednesday, July 20, 2011 3:56 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com

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

Big differences between that vette and your truck include: There is also a slight difference in the drag coefficient. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of m...@noakes.com Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 6

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

Your carburetor isn't going to work as well as the Subaru's fuel injection. And watch the engine temp closely. I doubt AAA will make a service call there. Take sleeping bags, a come-along, food, water, etc. Wait for Nate's advice before leaving on this trip.

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Window Rubber & Headliner Help

Maybe that humidity took the place of the "dampening" of the cardboard. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Roy Marks Sent: Wednesday, September 07, 2011 4:09 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: R

RE: [old-chevy-truck] flywheel removal

or flip it over From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rick Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 4:49 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] flywheel removal Seems to me the holes

[old-chevy-truck] Anyone know of a junked 55.2-59 GMC V8 Hydra-Matic truck?

I have a friend who is looking for some pieces from the throttle linkage. Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just the email), to: old-chevy-truck-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.comYahoo! Groups Links <*> To v

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Rear Bumper Brackets

I'm not an AD truck person, so I'm probably way off base here, but is there any chance the brackets are mounted to the truck frame upside down? -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dennis.mcgil...@gmail.com Sent:

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Rear Bumper Brackets

Ops! I should have read Charlie's message before I sent mine? From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Arizona Real Estate Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 10:58 AM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com;

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Spin On Oil Filter Kit

In a modern (almost anything designed since 1950) oil system all the output from the oil pump travels through the oil filter before being distributed to the places that need lubricating. "Bypass" oil filtration systems tap into a pressurized oil gallery somewhere in an engine that was not origi

RE: [old-chevy-truck] off topic, GMC truck RSD suspension in 1956.

Look here: http://talk.classicparts.com/photos/data/500/medium/damper0001.jpg Realize that this is a cut-away drawing, not a photograph. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] on behalf of corval...@peoplepc.com [corval...@pe

RE: [old-chevy-truck] My truck veers right when I brake

I'm confused (happens a lot). Are the brakes you are adjusting the REAR brakes? I'm asking this question because of your statement at the bottom of your e-mail "I updated my truck to front discs". It is much more likely that the problem is on the front axle instead of the rear axle. I'd loo

RE: [old-chevy-truck] My truck veers right when I brake

Luke: I couldn't tell for sure from your message below, but you did replace ALL the brake pads, inner and outer on both sides didn't you? If not, that could be the cause of your pull that is still remaining. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [old-ch

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: My truck veers right when I brake

Mark: I agree with your thoughts about disk brake maintenance. I bought a 77 Honda Accord new and drove it 203K miles. Replaced the pads every 30K miles. Never had to replace or turn a rotor. The 95 Acura I bought new has 162K miles on its original unturned rotors, also changed pads every 3

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re : 3/4T Bed Question

Gee Steve, it wouldn't be stock. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Green, Steven D. Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 3:04 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re : 3/4T Be

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re : 3/4T Bed Question

Got it Nate! So one could drop a STOCK Dodge Hemi V8 into one's AD pickup and remain within the letter of the law. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Nate Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 10:37 PM To: ol

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 54 Chevy 1/2 ton Rear end/drive shaft Question

That would be Tom Myers. The last number I have for him is (918) 542-3871. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Ken Wagner Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 12:41 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject:

RE: [old-chevy-truck] FREE Muncie SM465 Tranny

Deve: The SM465 four speed transmission has the exact same 1:1 high gear ratio as all the transmissions that came from the factory in our old small trucks. In the late 50's Chevrolet (but not GMC) offered a Borg Warner 3 speed forward transmission with overdrive in their cars. I think (but am

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Voltage Regulator Repair

If you Google "Wilton voltage regulator" the first hit you get is http://www.wiltonae.com/home/index.aspx From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bruce Ioppini Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 2:10 AM To: old-chevy-t

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Electronic Voltage Regulator

Sorry Nate, but mine is running an alternator with a built in regulator. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Nate Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 1:03 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: [old-chevy-tr

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Gauge Questions

One problem with your idea is that the electrical characteristics of sending units and gauges for oil pressure and water temp are not common between manufacturers or even different years of the same manufacturer. In really old engines both oil pressure and water temp may be "mechanical", not el

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Brake Bleeder Wrenches

Northern Tool $3.99 http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/category_auto-repair+brake-repair if you'll settle for Chinese. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Nate Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 12:58 PM To:

RE: [old-chevy-truck] " Star iron "

I used mine last weekend. -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Jonas Thaler Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2012 11:03 AM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] " Star iron " I can do it, but I

RE: [old-chevy-truck] timing with electronic ignition

When setting it with a timing light you did remember to disconnect and block the vacuum advance? If not, you were actually setting it quite a bit retarded from where it should have been. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.c

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 1948 Chevy Loadmaster/Boyer Fire Engine Restoration.

My first comment is that the wiring I can see in these pictures is really a mess. If it were me, I'd ditch it all and start over. But it isn't me. I am assuming this is a 6 volt negative ground system. Is the battery 6 volts? Does the negative terminal on the battery connect to ground? The nex

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Hardware

The GMC Master Parts Catalog (which is not being reproduced) documents common attaching hardware in group 20 "Standard parts". They are grouped by by type of hardware such as "Bolt (hex head)", information such as "bolts are 280M carbon steel except where noted, then part number and size such a

RE: [old-chevy-truck] The Billy Bob Chronicals

Larry is alive and well in Florida. He hangs out on OldGMCTrucks.com web site. He doesn't update the BillyBob saga near as often as he used to, but when he does he always copies this yahoo e-mail list. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-tru

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re : Oil Pressure Gauge

I'm surprised a Chevy 216 will generate enough oil pressure to cause a leak. ;-) From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Green, Steven D. Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 8:13 AM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: ALL CHEVY SHOW in OC, CA

I wasn't having as much fun as Nate either. Details here: http://talk.classicparts.com/showthread.php?t=17800 From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of corval...@peoplepc.com Sent: Monday, October 15, 2012 5:16 A

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re : What You Missed

Nate: You need flames like the Met that was parked beside you. Probably increase your top speed by 40 MPH. Or maybe just tweak it like this one that shows up every now and then at our local Saturday night shine & show: http://talk.classicparts.com/photos/data/500/DSCF0010.JPG _

RE: [old-chevy-truck] test?

Where are you going to stand to use your weapons when the world ends in ten days? From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Arizona Pride! Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 5:49 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck]

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re : 235 Fuel Pump, Now Heating

I assume your ’50 still has a “stomp starter”. First you need to define “a bear to start”. When hot and trying to start, does the starter turn the engine over very slowly? Does the starter turn the engine over at a “normal” rate, but the engine just doesn’t start? You do have decent sized batte

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re : 235 Fuel Pump, Now Heating

tact. ____ From: "Hanlon, Bill" mailto:Bill.Hanlon%40hp.com>> To: "old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com<mailto:old-chevy-truck%40yahoogroups.com>" mailto:old-chevy-truck%40yahoogroups.com>> Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2013 4:41 PM Subject: RE:

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Correct OEM Wheels for 58 Apache?

original wheel & tire sizes for '57 GMC (not Chevy) 1/2 ton trucks were: Tirewheel 6.70x1515x5.5 6.50x1616x5 7x17.517x5.25 I don't know if all of these were available on Chevies. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Speedo Needle Bouncy

I can't swear that your truck is this way, but in general in '50/'60 GM vehicles you had to remove the cable from the speedometer end. From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Sharp Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 5:04 PM To: old-chevy-truck

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Steering on a 58 Apache

Any decent machine shop can cut the taper into the hole, but you will have to remove the steering arms and take them to the shop to get the job done. Local guy charged me $20 do do both of mine. -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTEC

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

I got mine from one of the guys who rebuilds old car radios. Don't remember who (it was 15 years ago). Found them in Hemmings. -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wgilbert_99 Sent: Monday, September 25, 2

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Steering on a 58 Apache

tapers? The bores on mine were larger than the taper. Eric --- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com <mailto:old-chevy-truck%40yahoogroups.com> , "Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Any decent ma

[old-chevy-truck] 3/4 ton rear end question

'55.2/'56 GMC 3/4 ton trucks used a rear end listed as "GM SS H050" in the GMC Maintenance Manual. Did Chevy use the same rear end on 3/4 ton models? Did GMC and/or Chevy use the same rear end on earlier models? [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks

RE: [old-chevy-truck] 3/4 ton rear end question

The H072 was the one ton part, the H050 was 3/4 ton according to the GMC Master Parts Book, which uses the same drawings but different part numbers for both parts. -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jeff Pohlar

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Original Turn Signals -- Switch Housing

As many old trucks that are being rodded, someone on the list should have a complete steering column that they have changed out for a newer tilt column. Any 57-59 Chevy or GMC turn signal cup will work. The 55-56 cup will work, but the cancel mechanism for the 55-6 mounts the handle at 90 degrees

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Original Turn Signals -- Switch Housing

Posted my pictures of the turn signal mechanism and schematic of the switch over at http://talk.classicparts.com/showthread.php?p=17384#post17384 -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Key

The key was the same on all 3 locks of my '57. If I had to choose, I'd choose the glove box lock for two reasons. 1.It is the easiest to remove. 2.It is probably the least used, therefore has the least wear. -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.c

[old-chevy-truck] Time for new front springs

My '57 GMC is leaning to starboard at the bow. Only about 1/2" clearance from the spring to the snubber. The other side has about an inch and a half. This is a daily driver with original Pontiac V8 and Hydra-Matic and aftermarket A/C with 123" wheelbase. It originally had 8 leaf front springs, wh

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Fwd: Your Message to old-chevy-truck

The small coil springs are not responsible for "centering" the mechanism. That is the job of the flat 'switch spring' that rides against two posts on the switch ring near the pivot bolt. Sometimes this spring gets a "set" in it from 50 years of doing its job that can be fixed by flipping it over.

[old-chevy-truck] RE: [oletrucks] Time for new front springs

springs such as those on 60s/70s Chevy II, Nova, Camaro and Firebird. Here is a pointer to their rant: http://www.eatonsprings.com/monoleaf.htm -Original Message- From: K Ohlgren [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 10:53 AM To: Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston);

[old-chevy-truck] Caster shims

Anyone know where I can buy some caster shims for my '57 GMC? 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: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/old-ch

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Caster shims

tml> = --- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com <mailto:old-chevy-truck%40yahoogroups.com> , "Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Anyone know where I can buy some caster shims for my '57 GMC? >

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Fwd: Your Message to old-chevy-truck

Your Message to old-chevy-truck --- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com <mailto:old-chevy-truck%40yahoogroups.com> , "Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The small coil springs are not responsible for

RE: [old-chevy-truck] PTO question

The GMC 55-59 shop manual has a bunch of PTO info. If you can figure out what model you have I'll check my manual and see if it is in there. PTOs are not something that changes year by year. -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: [old-chevy-truck] PTO question

day. Dan "Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:Bill.Hanlon%40hp.com> > wrote: The GMC 55-59 shop manual has a bunch of PTO info. If you can figure out what model you have I'll check my manual and see if it is in the

RE: [old-chevy-truck] vote please

Did it yesterday. Of the 60+ contests on my ballot 40 were running unopposed, so I skipped them. I didn't know enough about 10 races to cast an intelligent vote, so I skipped them. Hopefully someone better informed will make the right decision there. I split the remaining 12 that I had actual o

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 59 Apache window replacement

Procedure is in the Maintenance Manual (which is at home or I would have scanned it and attached it to this e-mail). If I don't see a good response go by before tonight I will send you the page Karl. -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAI

[old-chevy-truck] Anyone have an extra engine support ...

... for a 55-58 Pontiac V8 or 55-59 GMC V8 they could part with? Part number is 518965. It is group # 0.004 in the Pontiac Master Parts Catalog and group # 8.0250 in the GMC Master Parts Book. This is the U shaped metal piece that bolts to the bottom of the timing cover and the top of the front

[old-chevy-truck] Another source for 261 engines

In the late '50s Canadian Pontiacs were available with a V8 (Chevy 265 or 283 depending on the year) and a 6 cylinder engine, which was a Chevy 261 in 1957. Probably was in other years as well, but I'm not sure. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Gear ratio - repeat question

Ratio is not stamped on the rear end as far as I know. Don't know what size and year your truck is, but given a 41 tooth ring gear these ratios are available in 55-59 GMC trucks. Chevies may be different. Pinion gear Ratio tooth count 85.12common in 1 ton, availa

RE: [old-chevy-truck] hydra-matic transmission options

I won't be home until next Friday (19th), but once I get there I have a bunch of Hydra-Matic service and troubleshooting info for the GM Dual-Range Hydro.. Is your "slip in 3rd gear" the only problem the tranny has? Does 1st gear not slip? It is hard to tell about 1st because it is so low. What

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: hydra-matic transmission options

Hopefully the Gulf you are referring to is in the U.S. If it is, and you will be in the Houston area, drop me a line and I'll take you for a ride in my Hydra-Matic. It has had a nasty 2-3 upshift since I bought it in 1990. Almost 100,000 miles later and it is still shifting rough. -

[old-chevy-truck] Need bed trim for '59 GMC Wide Side

I have a friend who needs two stainless strips, 69" long and 3/4" wide for his 59 GMC half ton short wheelbase non-step side bed. I don't know if Chevy used the same trim on their "fleetside" bed or not. He has two strips (two needed for each side) and they seem to be interchangeable, left side t

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Need bed trim for '59 GMC Wide Side

y seemed to have a lot of bedside (bed side) moulding but I did not see this specific item. An email or phone call might work. ...bill === --- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com <mailto:old-chevy-truck%40yahoogroups.com> , "Han

RE: [old-chevy-truck] heater factory

The '58 GMC Master Parts Book lists in the "Accessory" section 22.0060Heater 2233697w/ Defroster. Economy recirculating type 12V 2233668w/ Defroster. Deluxe air flow type 12V Given that both are listed under "accessories", I'd guess that they were both optional. [Non-

[old-chevy-truck] RE: [oletrucks] 54 GMC window handles

Those ivory colored handles are made from UnObtainium. I see used ones on eBay a few times a year, never in new condition. Dave Cunningham used a lathe to make his new Hydra-Matic shift handle. See picture here: http://1955gmc.com/newparts4.html -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTEC

[old-chevy-truck] RE: [oletrucks] 54 GMC window handles

ing money at the ski slopes in a month or so. -Original Message- From: Durwood B. Darbin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2007 1:25 AM To: Hanlon, Bill (ISS Houston); old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [oletrucks] 5

RE: [old-chevy-truck] turn signal flashers

My '57 GMC only has one "tell tale" turn signal lamp on the dash board, not a separate "left" and "right" tell tale. It uses the 3rd prong to run the dash turn signal lamp. Chevy TF trucks connected the separate left and right lamps on the dash directly to the left and right front turn signal lam

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Canadian GMC 55 engine ID

248 was last used in 1955. 270 and 302 were both available in 1955. Common lower end parts for 1955 included: main bearing sets main bearing caps rods and rod bearings 248 pistons were available from GMC as large as ".075 oversize rough" Starting in 1956 GMC Parts Master Book calls o

RE: [old-chevy-truck] What do I have?

Check the serial number decoder page at http://www.oldgmctrucks.com/page0010.html -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of zzjimtop88 Sent: Monday, March 26, 2007 9:17 PM To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroup

[old-chevy-truck] Anyone have a 55-59 GMC V8 they want to put air bags on?

If you are planning a GMC TF truck using the original Pontiac-based V8, power steering and air bag suspension this http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/57-58-59-PONTIAC-P-S-PUMP-AIR-RIDE-COMPRE SSOR_W0QQitemZ110119581831QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item110119581831 may be just what you need. This beast is from

RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: 1954 hinges

No, the TF hinges are different part numbers. Do you really need new hinges? Rebuild kits (bushings and pins) are available for the TF hinges. I don't know if they are available for AD trucks. -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL P

RE: [old-chevy-truck] 57 Chevy 3100 truck dimensions

GMC 101 series (short wheelbase, 31xx Chevy) is 183.5" front bumper to rear of frame. GMC bumper probably sticks out about 3" further than the Chevy bumper does. Scott: Send me your e-mail address and I'll send you the documentation I used to look this up. -Original Message-

RE: [old-chevy-truck] 57 Chevy 3100 truck dimensions

I forgot that Dave Cunningham had this information on his web site. Look here, then scroll down to page 3. http://1955gmc.com/1955-59gmcliterature/pictures/1955SalesBrochure.pdf -Original Message- From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Beha

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