Jermey
piece o cake. the tranny is light enough to rest on your chest on a creeper,
probably 60 lbs max. for setting the engine down make 2 supports out of 2x4
like this _I_I_ make the base 18 inches wide and just nail 2- 2x4 uprights
as wide and as tall as the oil pan. set the motor on this and
wow don't know how that posted...
anyway off topic post. My son moved to Knoxville TN last year with his 68
elCamino. the motor in his elco dropped a valve toasting the motor last
week. I'm looking for anyone in the K-ville area that might know of a motor
for sale. current motor is a 350 but an
go to the manufacturers website http://zero-rust.com/ they sell quarts for
$14
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
>From: Gary Perry <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
>To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re:
m
>To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [old-chevy-truck] zero-rust paint
>Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2005 10:42:52 -0800 (PST)
>
>Not any more. Raybucks was $22 for qt, plus $8.75 to ship..Bend Over!
>
>K Ohlgren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:go to the manufacturers web
Zero Rust paint is still available on-line at zero-rust.com. They sell
quarts for $14 I double checked the online purchasing by going up to the
creditcard entry form and then left the site. today I recieved an email from
them that I still had product in my cart.
I have bought online from them be
one item you might want to revisit is the wire going from the starter to the
resistor. points work best at low voltages, the higher voltage makes hotter
spark but will ruin the point fast. thus the insertion of the ballast
resistor to reduce the voltage while running. this wire should connect to
0500
>
>Thanks Kurt. This was picked up by Jeff in an earlier message. Neat site
>also. Sheds a lot of light on the "one wire" alternators out there.
>
>Nick K.
>51 261 3100
>74 454 Vette
>Oak Island NC
>- Original Message -
>From: "K Ohlgren
Nate
You've got it backwards, the starter by-pass of the resistor makes for
better cold weather starting by increasing the voltage for a hotter spark.
the resistor lowers the voltage (once the engine is started) from the
ignition circuit, creating a colder spark. I assume Nick's truck is
conver
Zort
it's called pertronix and runs about $75. it the cheap way to no points. it
is not HEI but close. you can find infor at http://www.pertronix.com/ but
they won't sell to you. buy them at any parts place I bought mine at
http://www.summitracing.com/ we put one in my son's 68 elcamino 2 years
Lisa
I have attached a photo of the rear frame on a 58 (the group will not be
able to see it). I modified my frame after this shot to accept a 24 gal tank
by moving the xmember back. the brothers tank if it is the same one as the
photo on their website does not need the xmember modified but you
I've been keeping an eye on the http://www.futurliner.com/index.html site
for a couple of years now. if you think any of our projects are getting out
of hand, check the Futureliner site out. makes our problems seem minor.
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and
my experience is that not many union guys could pass an electrical license
test any way. to them it's my way or highway and they all deserve "doesn't
work well with others" t-shirts.
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
>From: harley davidson <[E
>Nate wrote:
>BTW : nice rig ~ I assume you know that '72 was the last of the ' old
>style ' trucks as GM introduced the wildly popular (to this day) new
>cab in 1973 model year .
wildly popular with AC, AT, PS, PB, EW, stereos, softer ride, better
handling, etc...
just rattling you cage Nate, l
chevy put those fiber gears on to quiet the valve train noise. they strip
and slip eventually. replace them with an all metal set. i had a
hiprerformance 327 that kept overheating due to wear on the fiber gear, it
finaly slip and bent half my valves.
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Pr
like he said, but hang the tank on 2 ropes on 2 loops. that way you can
slosh the tank, rotate and slosh some more without wearing out your arms.
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
>From: "Douglas C Sims" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: old-che
what ever you do to fix it, first step is solve the problem. that was
probably caused by the window gasket leaking or a hole in the flange around
the window.
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
>From: "bearkatbiker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To
the water alows you to reposition the stickers
standard operating proceedure
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
>From: "Green, Steven D" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
>To:
>Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Ga
after a 18 mth hatius, I have started back on my truck. as my byline says
"the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...".
I am looking for a complete rebuild of the door glass seals. my truck hasn't
had anything since I've had it. can anyone tell me what vendor they have
used? Carters
I found them online and lost them. so i need some help finding a vendor that
carries the clips that hold the door trim frame to the door? i'm reffering
to the arched trim that covers the top and sides of the door glass. this is
for a 55-59 3100.
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Proje
Bill
Eaton spring can also make you a mono-spring or leaf-set, set at any
height/ride you desire. i did the same thing on my project (removing 2
springs) thinking i would purchase a set of eaton mono-leaf springs if they
failed.
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps goin
Karl
you have the finest truck anyone ever manufactured!
brothers.com
lmc.com Long Motors Co
chevyduty.com
mothertruckers.com
are all good places to shop for apache truck stuff
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
>From: Karl Eastman <[EMAIL PROT
you guys and all your high power inline sixes.
i'll take my chevy II with it's 194 6 anywhere, anytime.
the only other engine offered that year was a 152 4 cyl.
(this is humor, do not take my post too serious)
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
roaddog has a 110 ft turning radius! and i thought my clubcab 8 ft box
turned like a bus!
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
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Type your favorite song. Get a customized station. Try
mineral spirits recycles with your used motor oil. $4 per gallon. i use an
drain oil catch pan as a parts cleaner. i use an oil bottle with a hole
punched in the lid to spray parts. pour the used mineral spirits into a 2nd
container, wait a week and all the crud settles out, use it over and over
i own a 59 3800 panel that i bought in san jose, ca in 76. it didn't have a
heater in it either. holes in the firewall were there, but not in the
firewall pad. since the 1 ton was considered a commercial vehicle it may
have been exemt from the defroster theory. i have never seen a 3100 55-59
wi
It figures that a juvenile delinquent would drive a TF GMC. ;-) >
>Durwood
DURWOOD!
I resemble that!
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
_
More photos, more messages, more storage
and yes, it is a straight forward change
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
>From: "Larry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
>To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Deluxe Window moulding qu
larry
the trim & rubber are available from LCM Truck
http://lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/0017.asp
trim $140, rubber $25
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
>From: "Larry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
>To: old-chevy
Gilbert
replace panels one at a time to prevent the cab from warping or twisting. if
you cut out the floor, the steps, cab corners and rockers all at once, you
will have a problem. weld cross supports in the doors to hold their shape.
plan your attack. most panels i cut the cab and then cut the
marc
as i read your e-mail, you want to convert to a 3 on-the-floor, not convert
to a 4 speed. yes it can be done, buy a floor shifter from an autoparts
store, wack a hole in the floor and install it. 1) you will need to make or
modify the brackets to attach the shifter to the trans. 2) if you h
anyone have a source for stainless fender bolts? the same bolts that attach
the grill & radiator support to everything else.
also looking for the rubber washer/gromet for the innerfender to cab
bracket. LMC has item (11) on this page
http://lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/0013.asp not sure if that is
thus is why they invented FM radio.
long live rock n roll!
(a little patsy cline is ok)
tom, your going to have to update the 8-track some day.Kurt 58 3100 Apache
project the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:50:5
i just got back from the SEMA show on sat. we had a 08 lincoln MXZ with suicide
doors, turbo, body kit and killer stereo. when we opened those suicide doors
the crowd gathered around. definite attention getter.
that said; make em' slide using van door tracks. no one has done that. add a
rear ha
one thing I have noticed on pricing is the amount different vendors charge
for shipping and handling. a shop that sells a $20 item and then adds $14
for S&H is a rip off compared to a shop that sells the same item for $23 and
only tacks on $5.95 for S&H. I buy everything online and always watch
I'm installing a SS straight line kit from Inline Tube this week
http://inlinetube.com/
they actualy answer the phone & answer knowledgabley if you have questions
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
59 3800 Panel 4sale
http://bulldogaquaticclub.com/dloads/pu/truck.htm
>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Rep
the tech guys at Inline Tube informed me that double flare SS tube is still
nessessary.
3/16 line for disk brakes, 1/4 line for drum brakes (they take a lot more
fluid)
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
59 3800 Panel 4sale
http://bulldogaquaticclub.com/dloads/pu/truck.htm
>From: "K. M. Lehmann" <
no, just your liver.
>From: "vwnate1" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Chemical Poisoning
>Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 03:49:18 -
>
>
>
>
>Really ? oh crap , I'm a dead man .
>
>-Nate
> Tim wrote:
> > I was told by the
Tom
my shop is 30x50, I have a wall partitioning 20x30 for an insulated heated
area. this portion is where I have my wood shop, but most of my work is done
in there during the winter months. I have an old propane house furnace to
heat it all winter. there are also a set of double doors that I c
only someone from the south will tell you how well the TF heater works.
little cab insulation, marginal door seals, leaky windows and vents don't
help. at 0F and with all cables working and new door rubbers, the best you
can expect from that heater is a partialy defrosted windsheild. when I dro
"chuckthetrucks"? didn't find it on the web.
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
59 3800 Panel 4sale
http://bulldogaquaticclub.com/dloads/pu/truck.htm
>From: "dave" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
>To:
>Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: Cab Bracing
>Date: Fri, 13 May
Jon
I use a discarded electric oven to powder coat. I stripped the wiring and
elements for the top burners and broiler. this way I am able to use a 20 amp
circuit for the oven (I have a severe power shortage in my barn). since
wheels are large and difficult to handle with fresh powder on them, I
Casey
I bought a Lincoln WeldPac 100, 115 volt for sheetmetal and frame work. I
use flux core wire only.
more welder info on my website.
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
59 3800 Panel 4sale
http://bulldogaquaticclub.com/dloads/pu/truck.htm
>From: "fffinc_casey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: old
a disassembled truck is often put in boxes, thus the moniker "basket case".
the most value would be parting it out
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
59 3800 Panel 4sale
http://bulldogaquaticclub.com/dloads/pu/truck.htm
>From: "55 Chevy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
definitely.
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
59 3800 Panel 4sale
http://bulldogaquaticclub.com/dloads/pu/truck.htm
>From: "Alain Leclerc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: "Alain Leclerc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: [oletrucks] Is this fraud?
>
fellow listers,
due to the recent death of my brother-in-law, i have a 55 3100 for sale. i am
listing this for my sister who lives in santa cruz, ca. (the truck is there
too) i was recently out there to see her and the truck. this what i can tell
you about it; 350 motor runs well, 400 auto tran
yes, sorry about that... the truck is a 55 2nd series. i am traveling for the
holiday right now, will send photos when i get home.Kurt 58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2007 19:26:49 -0800From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Re:
[old-chevy-truc
my 58 3800 panel had no rear shocks either, but i can't figure out why it would
ever need them. it had 12 inch wide tires that you could get a pinky finger
inbetween the frame and tire or the body and tire, but it never moved enough to
rub.
standard mounts off a 3100 would fit it though, just c
Mike
i wouldn't even spray latex with those disposable masks. buy yourself a carbon
filter mask for spraying, they fit better and filter better. they only run
about $20 and you can buy new filters for them. the solvents in automotive
paints can be carcogenic and lethal. once you open the filter
Nate
our old trucks are inherently un-safe at any speed. the metal dash and
non-collapsable steering columns are the major cause of death in our trucks,
even in a low speed crash. anything we can do to improve the safety in our
trucks is a plus.
as an engineer, i would rather see a seat mounte
i'm full of envy, my truck hasn't seen asphalt in 10 yrs. soon baby soon
go bill go!
Kurt 58 3100 Apache project the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and
going...When I die, i want to go asleep and peaceful, not screaming and
freaking out like everyone else in the car.
To: [EMAIL PROTECT
what can you tell me about the differences to the radiator support between a 6
cyl and V8 for a 58-59 truck? is it different on the 55-57? i've owned a 56 gmc
and 5 58-59 3100 in my life. i know the 56 was different from the later yrs due
to the inclusion of that extra sexy pair of headlights,
thanks bill and carl for your replies.
i did what your thinking carl. i bought the gen II evaporator unit and the
surefit condenser/dryer. nothing fits, nada, zip, zilch. i'll forward the email
i sent to your personal email, i would send it to the list but it wouldn't make
sense without the pi
looking for ideas for a wire harness into the doors of a 55-59 truck. what have
you people used? i've seen regular folding wires, sliding harnesses and button
contacts. looking to put door solinoids, electric windows and speakers, 7 wires
total.Kurt 58 3100 Apache project the "Duracell Project"
correction: LMC only sells one motor. but i got this tidbit off of Brothers
website "Trucks that originally had an electric motor will need to get the
linkage arms from a vacuum controlled original wiper motor for this conversion."
so i'm back to the same old same old, how do i tell if i have an
obviously i'm getting my dash together; but first thing i need to get installed
is the wipers. my 58 has an electric wiper motor (woohoo!). the motor has a
rotary switch with a cable, same as the vacumn wipers. the switch is located on
the motor and the cable operates the switch. i want to relo
i wish i had your problems... lol
quote: "We are blessed here in town we have LMC, Classic truck parts and Jim
Carter's all within about 30 miles of each other. If anyone else has run into
this problem below please don't hesitate to post a reply."Kurt 58 3100 Apache
project the "Duracell Projec
...and it's a Chevy
of course it would be! Kurt 58 3100 Apache project the "Duracell Project" it
keeps going... and going...When I die, i want to go asleep and peaceful, not
screaming and freaking out like everyone else in the car.
_
-Original Message-> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of K Ohlgren> Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 3:14 PM>
To: old-chevy-truck; oletruck oletruck> Subject: [oletrucks] testing 58 gauges>
> i'm wiring my truck and thought i should test my g
i'm wiring my truck and thought i should test my gauges. i'm not having any
luck.
temp gauge: i put 12 v to the hot side and grounded the wire going to the temp
sending unit.
i believe it should have gone all the way to hot, is my thought proccess
correct?
it came up to cold and wouldn't move
there are no stock v8 side motor mounts. stock v8 mounts are on the bell
housing and the front of the motor. if you are keeping the stock trans and bell
housing mounts, then use the stock type front mounts. you may have to add these
to your front x-member. if you are changing the trans to a x-m
does anyone have an electric temp gauge that will fit a 58 chevy truck that
they would like to sell?
need one to finish and install my gauge cluster
kurt
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does anyone have an electric temp gauge that will fit a 58 chevy truck that
they would like to sell?
need one to finish and install my gauge cluster
kurt
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john
thanks for the offer, but i'm working with another guy on getting one sent to
me.
a 55 chevy would have a mechanical temp gauge, not a gmc?
now, tell me about this oil gauge, does the gmc gauge go higher than 30 psi?
Kurt 58 3100 Apache project the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and
g
el that has a 235 in itJohnJef City MO-Original
Message-From: K Ohlgren <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Mon, 18
Feb 2008 7:39 pmSubject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] 58 temp gaugejohnthanks for the
offer, but i'm working with another guy on getting one sent to me.a 55 chev
the fact that this bus is inside makes it a rare find. i had a 56 chevy 48 pass
school bus from 79-85. i converted it to a camper; full kitchen, with propane
fridge, stove/oven and heater from a wrecked winnebago, fold down dinette and 2
couches in back that converted to a king size bed. it's m
i'm adding quite a few relays and connector plugs to my truck, wiring in an
electric fan, ac, door solenoids, electric windows and an remote entry/alarm
sytem. all the relays i find at the vendors have pigtails already on them. so
if your connecting a relay to a door switch or a relay to a plug
superman speedo? lol
Kurt 58 3100 Apache project the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and
going...When I die, i want to go asleep and peaceful, not screaming and
freaking out like everyone else in the car.
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
[EMAI
if it's small enough to send out, it's small enough to do at home. eastwoods
sells a powder coating system for $129. i use a 30" electric range for baking.
i have done 15x9 rims in the oven, could get a 17x12 in there easy. lots of
brackets & covers too.Kurt 58 3100 Apache project the "Duracell
anyone else on this list getting these? i suspect it is one of the spammers
that got thru.
if your a true lister, stop sending them. i recieve these once a month for the
past yr.
''On November 30, John Marvin from your old-chevy-truck group sent you an
invitation to join
Grouply s
my 58 cab has had major reconstuctive surgery; new cab corners front & rear,
rockers, steps, lower hinge pockets and floors. i'm looking at my inner fender
mounts (skirt to cab in the assembly manual, sect 11 sheet 5.01). i mounted the
left and right brackets mirrored, _l l_ as i remember them
straight axle trucks aren't too much to align. the camber is set with the king
pins. the only thing to adjust is toe-in with the tie rod ends. we used a tape
measure to align school buses after rebuilding the front end. i've also used
this proceedure to align old trucks. put a piece of plywood
got the bed/fenders/parts painted on sat, only a few bugs in it, damn gnats.
spent 2 days getting the sheetmetal together and on the truck
need lights and a trunk latch to get it on the road
should be done by lunch tommorrow
ya right done; might be done done this time next yr but now i can dri
i did get the truk together. painted on sat, assembled on mon & tues and got
the lights wired on wed. it was ready for my daughters wedding on sat, where
they wanted to use it as a photo back drop. i was more than happy to do it.
http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn255/_ogre/?action=view¤t=kat
le Gorman
> Houston
>
> On Jul 29, 2010, at 5:28 AM, wayne osborne wrote:
>
> WOW, lot of work in a few days, looks great Kurt... --wayne
>
> -Original Message-
> From: oletrucks-boun...@autox.team.net
> [mailto:oletrucks-boun...@autox.team.net]on Behalf Of K Ohl
while i would never recommend buying anything from norther tool or harbor
freight. i would recommend a flux core welder. lincoln or miller from hd, i
bought a lincoln flux core from home depot to weld most of my 58 project. yes,
you have to grind, but i grind all welds any way. but i have never
the speedo on my 59 reads fast under 30, hangs at 30 from 30 to 45 and then
reads slow over 45.
is the speedo on my 59 worth rebuilding or should i just buy a new one?
lmc has a new speedo for the 55-59 trucks for $150.
has anyone bought a lmc speedo?
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell
the gear in the trans is new (so is the trans)
new cable in old housing (lubed)
also the speedo doesn't jump around like a hanging cable.
not interested in updating to digital
maybe i'll pull it out and look at it.
i was going to when i refurbed the face,
but for some reason i was intimidate
all right, i'm in the dark here.
what is the vacuum shift for?
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
When I die, i want to go asleep and peaceful, not screaming and freaking out
like everyone else in the car.
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogrou
anual (non-assisted) shift linkage for
only a couple of Dollars."
===
-Original Message-
From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:old-chevy-tr...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of K Ohlgren
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 6:31 PM
To: old-chevy-truck
Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] Transmission kit for 1
it was a truck. we make them better than the showroom floor
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
When I die, i want to go asleep and peaceful, not screaming and freaking out
like everyone else in the car.
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.
if petronix makes a kit for your truck go with that
we put a set in my son'e 68 elcamino 8 yrs ago and they haven't missed a beat
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
When I die, i want to go asleep and peaceful, not screaming and freaking out
like
I'm writing this with tears in my eyes,my family and i came down here to
London,England for a short vacation to visit a resort and got mugged at gun
point last night at the park of the hotel where we lodged.All cash,credit cards
and cell were stolen off me.I've been to the embassy and the Polic
i want to go asleep and peaceful, not screaming and freaking out
like everyone else in the car.
From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:old-chevy-truck%40yahoogroups.com>;
[mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
<mailto:old-chevy-truck%40yahoogroups.com>; ] On Behalf Of
this is also why when you burn out a bulb they flash faster or slower
the power of one bulb doesn't heat the bimetal strip as much
so it heats slower or doesn't heat as much
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
When I die, i want to go asleep and pea
om: dalian...@yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:43:07 -0700
Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: turn signal flasher
Will the two-conductor flashers also work on 6 volt?
--- On Thu, 10/28/10, K Ohlgren wrote:
From: K Ohlgren
Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] Re: turn signal flasher
To: old-c
ken
i bought all ss hardware from these guys http://www.boltdepot.com/ for a third
of what old truck suppliers wanted.
i bought these in boxes of 100, vs the 60 bolt sets they suppy.
i bought ss fender and step bolts at the same time
my truck is not stock, so i hid the big bolts and did not need
tlast the truck itself. Would
you happen to have the part numbers of the bolts you bought from the Bolt
Depot? My truck box did not come with any bolts for comparison sake so any help
in that area is great
Regards
Pete
Calgary
--- On Sun, 10/31/10, K Ohlgren wrote:
> From: K Ohlgren
> Sub
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--- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com, K Ohlgren wrote:
>
>
> ken
> i bought all ss hardware from these guys http://www.boltdepot.com/ for
a third of what old truck suppliers wanted.
> i bought these in boxes of 100, vs the 60 bolt sets they sup
t trex should outlast the truck itself. Would
you happen to have the part numbers of the bolts you bought from the Bolt
Depot? My truck box did not come with any bolts for comparison sake so any help
in that area is great
Regards
Pete
Calgary
--- On Sun, 10/31/10, K Ohlgren wrote:
> Fro
f your project. All I can say is W O W!!!
ken
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From: K Ohlgren
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 1, 2010 6:19:41 PM
Subject: RE: [old-chevy-truck] Replacing the bed wood in 52 1/2T
ken
the trex i used is 5/4''x 6'' lumber size, true size is 1''
everything under your dash is pretty light load except the headlights and the
amp gauge
16 or 18 ga wire will work for everything but those
all the power to your truck runs thru the amp gauge even the headlights and
generator/alt to charge your battery
use a minimum of #10 wire for the amp gauge
mineral spirits is what we used
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
When I die, i want to go asleep and peaceful, not screaming and freaking out
like everyone else in the car.
To: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com
From: corval...@peoplepc
if the bearing froze and spun the bearing in the al housing it may have welded
its self in there
you have nothing to loose by beating it out of there with a hammer
use a board over the shaft
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
When I die, i want to
gerry
unless a vendor has come out with a new kit, your sort of screwed ;)
1/2 ton trucks have all the kits available
one thing you might see if you can install a 1/2t axle on your 1t truck
i too have a 3800, and it is a panel.
i am double screwed as no one makes panel parts either
Kurt
58 3100
allen
i rolled a 58 pickup when i was 17, way back then.
trust me, you do not want to do that.
roof comes down, gas pours all over the driver (from that handy filler neck),
doors fly open, etc...
seat belts are good to keep the kids under control when you hit the brakes
lap belts in our trucks ar
allen
i converted the amp gauge to a volt gauge in my 58 myself.
i disassembled my amp gauge and unscrewed the bracket from the stock gauge.
then i bought a 2'' voltmeter from a parts store, everything on the new gauge
was riveted.
i drilled out the rivets and drilled matching holes to the stock
http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/ifs&rearend.htm
scroll down to the good stuff
not sure how much 1t stuff there
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
When I die, i want to go asleep and peaceful, not screaming and freaking out
like everyone else in th
gerry
i installed a new crate motor in my 58
it just stays pegged except when hot and idling
no you do not have to change your gauge
you just won't be able to read it above 30psi
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
When I die, i want to go asleep an
anyone in the bay area have a task force 55-59 frame they can part with?
asking for another forum guy from concord ca
please reply with what your expecting $$ out of it
Kurt
58 3100 Apache project
the "Duracell Project" it keeps going... and going...
When I die, i want to go asleep and peaceful
mike
a horn relay is not rated continuous duty and will not last
starter relay; ditto
i did a quick ebay search for '6 volt relay' and came up with 150 results
most were horn or starter relays which will not work
headlite and standard bosch type relays would as long as you do not overload
them
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