Re: [old-chevy-truck] Considering selling mine

2005-10-06 Thread hotfireaustin
Jim, Just remember this - With a past vehicle did you ever say "Boy, I sure wish I never got rid of that I had" or, "I shouldv'e kept that one" or, "I wonder what it looks like now" or, "I sure miss " ? If the answer is yes, then do not sell as you will be searching your whole li

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Just bought one

2005-12-06 Thread hotfireaustin
Jeff, Congrats on your Christmas gift to yourself! Even though it will not be a frame off resto I am sure it will turn out very nice as looking at the pics, the 3100 came out beautiful. Side note, (Jeff , you will know the area) bought my 55 1st in Georgetown TX where I worked firefighter

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: spring Bushing Installer

2006-02-01 Thread hotfireaustin
What you are trying to say is "John R" Spring and Tire. They are located here in Troy Michigan and are well known/respected for their products locally, just never knew they did work with J.C Whitney. Tried to find website with no success but did get phone #248-588-7200 for anyone interested

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: O.T. : My Dog Died , Need Another

2006-02-22 Thread hotfireaustin
Not sure who gets more attention on cruise nights - the '55 or Chip the dalmation hanging his grinning head out the side window! Eric Kozlowski Motor City 55 1st 3600 71 Skylark [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send a

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Need to edit my origional howdy.... ran the VIn found o...

2006-04-19 Thread hotfireaustin
Hi Richard, I think that it is a welcome change as I have a 55 1st also. My title says 54 but vin and hood emblems show it to be 55 and probably titled year of purchase. The only difference you will notice btwn. 54 and 55 1st is that the hood side emblems are different. I tell the common

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Toronado / Eldo Front Drivers

2006-06-26 Thread hotfireaustin
Scott, one word - Gorgeous! Thanks a bunch for the pics. Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 71 Skylark 92 Suburban Motor City [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: [EMAI

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Woodward Dream Cruise

2006-08-07 Thread hotfireaustin
Eric, I will be there during the week a couple of evenings as that Saturday of the cruise is too crowded for me. I like to watch the vehicles actually moving and not in a traffic jam. It would be great if a few of us can hook up. Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 92 Suburban Motor City [EMAIL

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Woodward Dream Cruise

2006-08-09 Thread hotfireaustin
Eric, The leg will be much more expensive than the clutch but sentimental value about the same. Yes to everything. It will be a crawling pace -dependant on location. Bloomfield to Pontiac not so bad. Bloomfield to Royal Oak = better make that prosthesis appointment. Time of day importan

[old-chevy-truck] Seen this? Somewhat repro AD

2006-10-28 Thread hotfireaustin
Just an interesting site _http://www.southernmotorcompany.com/_ (http://www.southernmotorcompany.com/) for the paltry sum of $55,000 you can buy an advanced design, F*%d powered (eeks!) show truck. I would rather and (probably will) spend a fifth of that into mine and have something I can

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: My Feedback to Southern Motor Co

2006-10-31 Thread hotfireaustin
Walt, these were my thoughts when I saw the website and remember the pride factor of doing it yourself can't be priced. Although for me it will be a whole lot less <$55,000! and the joy (pain at times) will be ongoing for years. Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 92 Suburban Motor City In a mess

[old-chevy-truck] Aucton: Steve McQueens 58 GMC

2006-11-09 Thread hotfireaustin
This is one nice 58, check out _http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/06/buy-steve-mcqueens-58-gmc-truck_ (http://www.autoblog.com/2006/11/06/buy-steve-mcqueens-58-gmc-truck) Anyone else out there with a 58 GMC here is your inspiration. Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 92 Suburban Motor City [Non-

Re: [old-chevy-truck] My 54,Yesterdays

2004-12-20 Thread hotfireaustin
In a message dated 12/19/2004 3:34:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > http://webpages.charter.net/bairdr/truckpictures.htm Great web photos. It looks like your baby is in good hands judging from the background in the pics. How many other AD's do they have there? Is that a

[old-chevy-truck] Old Iron & Dogs

2005-01-15 Thread hotfireaustin
In a message dated 1/14/2005 8:20:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Or , just get a dog , they _all_ like old trucks and helping you > work on or ride in , them . The wife doesn't seem to like riding in mine, but my best friend loves it and thats just fine with me. Hec

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Torque wrench

2005-02-13 Thread hotfireaustin
Tom, I may be interested. I sure love my Craftsman tools! They seem to be the best for my lowly budget. Send me a pic and e-mail offlist. Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 Motor City [EMAIL PROTECTED] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubs

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Vehicle Title Problems (long [EMAIL PROTECTED])

2005-04-21 Thread hotfireaustin
Robert, You may want to go to a few different dmv office as attitudes and rules can vary widely with each person, and the day of week!. Be sure to ask for a manager right off the bat, that way the clerk isn't getting frustrated and short with ya. As mentioned, bring all paperwork, or should

Re: [old-chevy-truck] drilling

2005-05-10 Thread hotfireaustin
I Know, it might be a dumb question but.. Do you accidently have the drill motor in reverse? Don't ask how I know.! Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 Motor City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subje

Re: [old-chevy-truck] tires

2005-06-11 Thread hotfireaustin
Right now I am using 30 x 9.50 R15 which will work just fine for ya. Whenever I get some extra cash (yeah right) I want to go with 16" rims/tires. Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 Motor City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubs

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: BillyBob Travels Update - Car Show

2005-06-16 Thread hotfireaustin
Larry , I can't get enough of your log entrys and wish I had half the guts to do what youv'e accomplished. I mean tackling lower A- pillar rust repair, buying what tools ya need to do it and just going for it, all the while documenting and making mistakes for all for us to say "that sounds

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Epoxy floor paint

2005-07-22 Thread hotfireaustin
Tom , Let us know how it stands up to brake line leaks. (No dig intended) Are you still battling it or taking a breather for a short? Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 Motor City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an emai

[old-chevy-truck] Re: The Smoke/ Nates dash

2010-10-27 Thread Hotfireaustin
Nate - Nothing like last minute major assembly before a long trip accross country! :-) Been there done that! Glad all seems well and good luck to you. Bring back alot of free stuff. Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 Motor City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Deerslayer update - Livin' the Dream

2011-04-15 Thread Hotfireaustin
Thanks Larry for another blog report. Keep em coming. As a side note i tend to forget how lucky we are in the Detroit area to have resources such as John R Spring about 20 mins from anywhere in Metro area, where if we needed that U bolt we could just pop over and get it, along with the endle

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Deerslayer Update - Still avoiding the big jobs

2011-05-17 Thread Hotfireaustin
Larry - I love all the updates no matter how much, or little. Thanks for posting another entry. Warming up here finally so have to get going at working on my old girl. Thanks again. Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 Motor City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] -

Re: [old-chevy-truck] BillyBob Update - Still tryin' to get my groove back

2011-09-15 Thread Hotfireaustin
Thanks Larry. Great reading as always. Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 Motor City -Original Message- From: Larry R. Kephart To: Old-Chevy-Truck ; Oletrucks Sent: Thu, Sep 15, 2011 9:34 am Subject: [old-chevy-truck] BillyBob Update - Still tryin' to get my groove back This mon

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Deerslayer Update - Electrical Bugaboos

2011-10-19 Thread Hotfireaustin
Good stuff as always Larry. Just back home from Daytona Beach Biketoberfest and glad the Florida rains let up for that one week. Keep the blogs coming - Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 Motor City -Original Message- From: Larry R. Kephart To: Old-Chevy-Truck ; Oletrucks Sent: Mon, Oc

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Quite a Moment

2011-11-30 Thread Hotfireaustin
Thanks for posting it - was great to see. Going to go visit my Dad now Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 Motor City -Original Message- From: Ken Cluley To: old-chevy-truck Sent: Wed, Nov 30, 2011 2:12 pm Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Quite a Moment I was able to see it - neat vid

[old-chevy-truck] TV tonight/ 54 Chevy

2011-12-07 Thread Hotfireaustin
Those of you that get Velocity HD channel, "Wheeler Dealers" show has 54 chevy truck they buy and then repair for resale. Tonight 9pm est Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 Motor City [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Ole Chevy and

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Re: no posts?!.

2012-02-02 Thread Hotfireaustin
Hibernation. Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 Motor City -Original Message- From: Ron To: old-chevy-truck Sent: Thu, Feb 2, 2012 9:40 am Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Re: no posts?!. Been wondering the same. Slow news day(s) apparently! --- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com, "ken" wr

Re: [old-chevy-truck] Deerslayer Update - Billetproof Run

2012-04-15 Thread Hotfireaustin
Yet another great story Larry. Glad to hear no breakdowns or anything major. Good weather sure helps! Love the stories, keep 'em coming. Eric Kozlowski 55 1st 3600 Motor City -Original Message- From: Larry R. Kephart To: Old-Chevy-Truck ; Oletrucks Sent: Fri, Apr 13, 2012 7