[old-chevy-truck] No Gas 2 Carby

2013-09-08 Thread Nate
, remove the rubber gasket and soak it in a cup of White Vinegar from The Dollar Store .  -Nate     Culver Said : Hello James and Ole Truckers, Check gravity flow from fuel line by disconnecting it from the intake side of the fuel pump. Fuel should flow in a stream the size of the fuel line

[old-chevy-truck] 292 Found

2013-08-28 Thread Nate
I think ~ I'm due to hit the road with my brother Friday morning , we'll see if this one comes through or not ~ the fellow sounds nice enough to me . -Nate Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body

[old-chevy-truck] Re: WOO-HOO !

2013-08-28 Thread Nate
That's a *very* good excuse Bill ! . I was going to say I have fat fingers , they match my head =8-) . -Nate Bill wrote : > > The 3 in the 350 was probably a result of typing with scalded fingers, huh > Nate? > > > > From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com

[old-chevy-truck] Re: 3600 Torque Tube Leak

2013-08-28 Thread Nate
7;t accept puddles of gear oil . New Gear oil tends to be 85W-90 and yes , it's much thinner than the old 90W gear oil it originally had but the modern stuff is not only O.K. , it's better than the old stuff . You may need a new seal or whatnot but unlikely you need new bushings -Nate

[old-chevy-truck] Re: WOO-HOO !

2013-08-28 Thread Nate
OOPS ! (insert red face here) . -Nate Allen wrote : > > How did you squeeze 350 ci out of that inline... :) > > Al Jones > > From: old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Nate > Sent: Saturday, August 24, 2013 8

[old-chevy-truck] Re: I saw a video with an old Chevy truck and started to watch it

2013-08-27 Thread Nate
Thank you for sharing this terrific video ! . -Nate Lon Wrote : > > http://youtu.be/qiLDMBDPCEY > > Lon > > > Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subje

[old-chevy-truck] WOO-HOO !

2013-08-24 Thread Nate
ber my Chevy / Delco training more often as they pushed adjusting each engine according to it's condition , use and need over the book specs . I'm still looking for a 292 that someone actually wants to sell , most folks who have them get weird when I say " I have ca$h & a tr

[old-chevy-truck] Re : New to the group

2013-08-23 Thread Nate
WELCOME TOM ! . Don't be afraid to ask , the folks here know everything , I've never been able to stump them . I used to have a '55 Task Force Chevy Tow Truck , boy howdy do I ever miss it now . -Nate Tom wrote : > > HI all. My name is Tom and I live in Surprise, AZ

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Electric Fuel Pumps

2013-08-23 Thread Nate
outlet as you can . It'll chatter a little bit until the pressure gets up then it quiets down . DO NOT get suckered into using the higher pressure one with a pressure regulator !! . Old VW Partshasus' always have them . -Nate Luke wrote : > > I've been having issu

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Broke Starter

2013-08-23 Thread Nate
look it up for you if the one you ordered doesn't work . let me know . -Nate Luke wrote : > > Hey guys, > > My trucks starters gear broke and now were down to only one car and my wife > is less than a month away from giving birth :0 I've got to get this fixed > AS

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Truck for sale

2013-08-21 Thread Nate
Good luck hunting Willy ! . Taking the lesser roads will yield plenty of good oldies . Where were you when I gave my '49 away for $6K to some douchebag who destroyed it beyond repair ? . -Nate Willy wrote : > > Making my annual pilgrimage and looking for a unmolested Chevy

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Bendix Brake bleeder valves

2013-07-30 Thread Nate
hold them in place and use some .002" shim stock *gently* worked in past the rubber cups , bleed *very* gently else you'll blow the cups out of the cylinders while you have the drums off . -Nate Robert wrote : > > No, this is on a 1/2 ton 3100. > > > _

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Radiator Source

2013-07-18 Thread Nate
radiator built for my '49s 235 as I prefer brass , if you're building a Hot Rod , look hard at the aluminum ones , they're hard to beat & look nice to boot . -Nate fiftyone5window@... wrote: > > > > > OK, checked both their sites, then checked wit

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Fun Life Sized Tonka Truck

2013-07-18 Thread Nate
I love it ! =8-) . -Nate "mnlugnut" wrote : > > Hey guys and gals. I thought I'd share a link to a fun story about a WI guy > that ran recently on the local news. Talk about a nice build. And on a > chevy, no less. Hope this link works. >

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Tail Lights

2013-07-18 Thread Nate
photos , I imagine there's some info as this has been done many times over . -Nate Robert wrote : > > Hi Nate, >  Thanks for the info. I agree that the bracket doesn't make them worth that. > Not sure what you mean by your statement about UNLESS YOU HAVE INTEGRATED &

[old-chevy-truck] Re : AD Engine paint color

2013-07-18 Thread Nate
It's been a _long_ time but I found some Rustoleum in an older paint store that still had the 1970's vintage Rustoleum display rack with pretty much every color they make ~ I'd google " Rustoleum paint colors " to get the P/N you want , then begin calling paint and

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Vintage License plates

2013-07-18 Thread Nate
Were they ' Y.O.M. ' registered ? . If so , you'll need to research the DMV to find out what forms they'll need to release then . Good luck and let us know as so far , I've not heard of anyone doing this yet . -Nate Don Asked wrote : > > Hi, I located a

[old-chevy-truck] Re: tail lights

2013-07-12 Thread Nate
EACH AND YOU DON'T MIND _fORD_ PARTS ON YOUR VINTAGE cHEVY , THEY'D BE NICE BUT UNLESS YOU HAVE INTEGRATED TURN SIGNALS AND TAILLIGHTS NOW , THEY WON'T QUITE WORK . -Dang caps lock again , sorry . -Nate Robert Asked : > > Have any of you put these on your truck? If

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Ignition Timing & Brake Cylinders

2013-07-12 Thread Nate
Not sure why you don't just buy brandy new Wagner cylinders ? they're cheap and available . last time I tried re sleeving , it was in brass and *very* expen$ive . Works great though . -Nate James wrote : > > Ole red turned over just as nice as you please with the 12

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Stuck brake drums

2013-07-12 Thread Nate
j3tDN1w&bvm=bv.48705608,d.cGE Those old kent - Moore tools were really good but also $pendy to the extreme ~ few Dealers I worked in , ever had them . -Nate James wrote : > > ordered a manual.  Read the first one to death and it was in tatters.  > So I figured out the axle sha

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Southwind heaters

2013-07-09 Thread Nate
*VERY* safe and wonderful heaters too ! . Super low fuel consumption . DO NOT damage nor toss it out ~ it'll just sit there and impress everyone who sees it plus it increases the value of your rig . -Nate Dazysnow wrote : > > I have a southwind heater on my dad's 51

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Removing Stuck brake drums

2013-07-09 Thread Nate
. Keep at it , sooner or later the drum will come a bit loose and you'll be able to slide it off . For those with 6 lugs , Chevs of The 40's in Wa. State has the correct thin paper gaskets that prevent this . -Nate Dazysnow wrote : > > While waiting on plug wires from who

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Re : 216/235 & 261 Ignition Timing

2013-07-09 Thread Nate
I find that modern " Mechanics " are afraid of breaking or damaging things when in reality , they'd learn quite a lot from working on older Machines that actually need adjusting . I feel that the DIY'er will usually do a better job because they care . -Nate Dazysnow

[old-chevy-truck] Re: 216/235 & 261 Ignition Timing

2013-07-09 Thread Nate
hout ping . pretty good basic design , eh ? . -Nate Dennis wrote : > > > Re : 216/235 & 261 Ignition Timing > > > A couple of years ago my 1953 pickup with 1954 > 235 ran okay when timed on the BB but had a lack > of pulling power under load. Vacuum and > m

[old-chevy-truck] Re : 216/235 & 261 Ignition Timing

2013-07-04 Thread Nate
in power and smoothness is marked when timed to ball & pointer . I hope this helped . -Nate Luke wrote : > > Hello, > > I just finished using a dynamic timing light on my 235. I've seen before > that I should time it to 0 degrees tdc but when I was doing my t

[old-chevy-truck] Pictures Re: Dream Cars 4 Sale

2013-07-02 Thread Nate
I want pictures of the nasty old ones sitting in the field. Thanx for the link ! . I've read every page there now , lotsa good stuff even if all rusty . -Nate KSFarmmer wrote : > > > > http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/auctions_pictures.php?detail=135 > >

[old-chevy-truck] Rare Earth Magnets

2013-07-02 Thread Nate
Thanx Chico ! . I just got a package of small disc shaped ones from harbor Freight . I love this group ~ I can ask for help with anything and always get help . -Nate Chico wrote : > > >> As to magnetic drain plug...any thoughts on putting one of the newer rare > >>

[old-chevy-truck] Dream Cars 4 Sale

2013-06-30 Thread Nate
I'd love to go look but prolly won't . We'll see . -Nate --- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com, "ksfarmmer" wrote: > > Here is the whole list of cars that I found. Not complete, but all I could > find: > > http://www.vanderbrinkauctions.com/aucti

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Magnetic Drain Plugs

2013-06-30 Thread Nate
Sounds good to me ! . Where to get 'em ? . Just remember to finger feel the depth before putting in something too long . -Nate Chico wrote : > > Thanks for the info, Nate. Makes sense, worked well, and much more useful > info than in the manual. > > As to magne

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Dream Cars 4 Sale

2013-06-28 Thread Nate
y're both brandy new and have I6 engines *but* both are also three on the tree manual trannies so that's that . If you find a link to the trade ins , please post it as there *might* just be something I like in there . -Nate ksfarmmer wrote : > > Just found out about a Chevy

[old-chevy-truck] Brothers Truck Show Sunday !

2013-06-27 Thread Nate
In So. Cal. off the 91 freeway ~ you'll have to Google it but it's this Sunday and is always fun . NO SWAP MEET ! this is a show & Shine (or not , lotsa rusty relics like mine) plus vendor booths , music , food and so on , all in a nice big leafy shady

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Magnetic Drain Plugs

2013-06-26 Thread Nate
of cleaning and re installing them . Sigh . I hope this answered your Q. Bill ? . -Nate Bill wrote : > > Q: mount the magnetic plug high or low .and why? Bill in oregon > > > > _ > > Ole Chevy and GMC trucks

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Lube procedure after transmission u-bolt repair?

2013-06-23 Thread Nate
owing the oil through the out put shaft's rear ball bearing so this takes time , DO NOT RUSH filling the tranny with oil . I hope you remembered to add a 1/2" NPT _magnetic_ oil drain plug ? . -Nate Chico wrote : > > Hi - I'm getting ready to close the driveshaft-to-

[old-chevy-truck] Re: steering wheel

2013-06-23 Thread Nate
ght loose . DO NOT put tremendous pressure on it and make 100 % certain the two side bolts have 8perfectly* matching pressure or you'll side load the splines and lock the wheel into place . -Nate Tom wrote : > > Good morning. Happy Fathers's day. > > Any tips on ho

[old-chevy-truck] Re: rattling transmission

2013-06-13 Thread Nate
atastrophic failure . -Nate Luke wrote : > > Hi Guys, > > my transmission is making a rattling noise again. This same thing > happened two years ago and I found that the bolt holding the front > half of the U-joint into the transmission shaft had fallen out and was > bo

[old-chevy-truck] Re: oil canister hoses

2013-06-13 Thread Nate
Classic Parts , previously known as Chevy Duty . They have them pre made and in stock . -Nate Robert wrote: > > Hey guys, i got the old beast fired up for just a few seconds yesterday for > the first time since about 1996. It blew out black soot and smoke all over my > carpor

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Nate comes through once again!

2013-06-13 Thread Nate
I hope you alls like it . -Nate Deve wrote : > > 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://speedpri

[old-chevy-truck] Re : The Drive To The Center Of The Earth

2013-05-25 Thread Nate
These are the few pictures I was able to take : http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/VWNate1/library/The%20Drive%20To%20The%20Center%20Of%20The%20Earth%202013?sort=2&page=1 Not very good I know ~ I took these with my iPod . -Nate [Non-text portions of this message have been rem

[old-chevy-truck] Re : 8 Lug 16" Wheels

2013-04-30 Thread Nate
junkyards I use . They won't hold your hub caps . I hope no one uses split rims anymore , you're on the right track. -Nate Tom wrote : > > First I want to thank all those who responded to my questions (subject: no > wheels). I gave every response serious consideration

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Oldslowmobubble ( forum)

2013-04-30 Thread Nate
SWEET ! . Is it the Opera Coupe ? . There has to be some Forum out there as GM's remain the # 1 car ever.... -Nate (driving and loving my '59 Metropolitan Nash FHC to-day) Noel wrote : > > I came across a 39 Olds in decent shape. I need a forum or some where I can >

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Exhaust Afterfire

2013-04-28 Thread Nate
This is usually caused by the exhaust being split ~ add a crossover pipe as close to the engine as you can to cure this annoying popping and banging pus increase the off idle and mid range power band . -Nate Roy wrote : > > I am running a non-baffled dual exhaust on my 216 w

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Chevy AD Steering Wheel Color

2013-04-28 Thread Nate
t in The Mojave Desert in the 125° F heat . I bet you could make it color matched to your rig and look even better . -Nate Don Pondered : > > Hi, I am looking for info on the original 1951 Chevy 3100 steering wheel > color - after markets I have found all seem to be black, but I see

[old-chevy-truck] Re: 1963 > L6 HEI Dizzy Needed

2013-04-22 Thread Nate
-) . -Nate mark wrote : > > http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1030420,parttype,7108 > <http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1030420,parttype,7108> > > $88 inc cap and rotor > > he could start with non-hei dist for cheaper. > >

[old-chevy-truck] Re: 1963 > I-6 HEI Dizzy Needed

2013-04-22 Thread Nate
Thank you and -oops- , you're 100 % correct . -Nate Dennis wrote : > > NAPA lists one (Reman) for $111. Part Number: NRD 481692 > > Dennis > > P.S. Overhead valve Chevy sixes are I-6. > My 1935 Plymouth has a flathead L-6. > > __ > > Ori

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Dealer Sales Film Strip Link

2013-04-22 Thread Nate
Thanx Deve ! . It's been years since I saw any of these . -Nate Deve wrote : > > I am working as I have time on Nate's Tuneup procedure. He did a wonderful > job of making a really detailed procedure, but I want to add pictures of > each step and really make it sw

[old-chevy-truck] 1963 > L6 HEI Dizzy Needed

2013-04-20 Thread Nate
For a 1963 ~ 1980 194/230/250/292 Chevy /GMC engine , in So. Cal. for a kid who's close to giving up on his old truck . I'll come remove it if you'd prefer . Used or new , rebuilt etc. Affordable please . TIA , -Nate Ole Chevy and

[old-chevy-truck] L6 Tune Up

2013-04-20 Thread Nate
to you , it's not a " another junky old truck " and therin lies the differanc in why I can drag ome dilapidated pile out of a hedge row , tune it up and drive if 3,000 miles home sans problems . Your collective thoughts please . TIA , -Nate

[old-chevy-truck] Re : More AD Truck Pictures

2013-04-20 Thread Nate
Way to go Luke ! . Your truck looks very nice ,best of all it's still a 235 . You should remove that sort heater bypas hose and install two pipe plugs A.S.A.P. . -Nate Luke wrote : > > Allen: glad to share some more pictures of my truck and for anyone else who > want

[old-chevy-truck] Re: YOM License Tags

2013-04-15 Thread Nate
*so* much , he had Mr. Ron bring in the correct black & yellow rear tag and then kept them both on the wall of his Chambers Oops . -Nate Deve wrote : > > Speaking of this, In Kansas we can use an original tag as the registered > tag. Does anyone know (before I ca

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Desert cooler radiator or recore?

2013-04-15 Thread Nate
g with a better sounding name . Before accepting any radiator new used or rebuilt , INSPECT IT as many only have two rows of tubes and this WILL NOT WORK . -Nate Luke wrote : > > Hi guys my radiator is leaking and it is the original 63 year old radiator. > I also have trouble when d

[old-chevy-truck] YOM License Tags

2013-04-14 Thread Nate
I send my buddy who does this , a query for you . I assume you're looking for a pair of 1940 Comercial plates even though many Ca. DMV Offices don't seem to care when issuing YOM plates to old trucks . Stand by , they won't be cheap . -Nate

[old-chevy-truck] Body Shop

2013-04-12 Thread Nate
O.K. ; I dropped it off yesterday and hope they do a good job . I looked closely at the many oldies in there and they can do fine works , I just hope they don't think my old base model truck is a waste of time & $ and do poor works . We'll see , sta

[old-chevy-truck] Re: RANCO Heater Valve leaking

2013-04-12 Thread Nate
l rebuilt Ranco Valves , I'd never let go of my old valve until the rebuilt one was installed and working fine , no leaks and able to vary the water temp. -Nate Bill wrote : > > Is this what you want? Bill in Oregon > > http://www.amazon.com/Ranco-1023AMZ3193-

[old-chevy-truck] Thank You All

2013-04-09 Thread Nate
iesel pickup now , Penny will be amazed at how simple and basic her Grandpa , er I mean , her Granpa's old truck is in comparison . Now I can die happy . -Nate Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Coils - Simple

2013-04-09 Thread Nate
tions . Be smart and buy a nice epoxy filled 1.5 or 1.6 Ohm coil , maybe an Accell and paint it gloss black , you'll love the long zappy sparks ~ I use one on on my Russian Ural Motocycle . -Nate Roy wrote : > > I switched my electrical system back to 6 volts and so bought a new 6 v

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Carby Service

2013-04-09 Thread Nate
rget where but the quality is impressive . Else , buy another carby and swap the parts you need out . Some times the old carby has simply had too many miles and heat cycles and dies in your hand . -Nate Robert wrote : > > Well i did it. Tore into the one barrel carb. All wwas going well

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Safety Knows No Season !

2013-04-09 Thread Nate
You get a modern one that faces rear wards and use the seatbelt . -Nate Bill Ponders : > > How does Nate strap a baby seat into a Chevy pickup?? > > _ > > Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (w

[old-chevy-truck] And So It Begins

2013-03-31 Thread Nate
My first Grand Child was born , Penny Darlene Hall , 6# , 20" , healthy and beautiful . A new chapter of my life is beginning . -Nate Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just the email), to:

[old-chevy-truck] Re: adjust pedal locations

2013-03-31 Thread Nate
pedal arms ~ they make a paricular screeching noise as they rub the sheet metal ~ used to be very common , I've not hear that since the 1980's . -Nate Mike wrote : > > Both my brake and clutch pedals have drifted to the upper left corner of the > floorboard hole. Can som

[old-chevy-truck] Re v: Tune Up Thread

2013-03-31 Thread Nate
I'm glad you're still with us Deve . -Nate Deve 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 com

[old-chevy-truck] Re: truck 'n trailer

2013-03-31 Thread Nate
NICE ! I shoulda bught that '54 Pontiac Hearse way back when , @ $600 it was out of my reach tho' , I had to make do with my '54 Ponitac Super Cheif , it was lovely . I've been looking for one of those " Scamp" trailers too but they're $pendy .

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Seat Fitment

2013-03-31 Thread Nate
I can attest to the ' round ' part ! =8-) . Although I'm 6' tall , I have only 34" legs , this means apart from the head room I fit into almost anything . Over the last decade or so the steering wheel sems to be getting closer. -Nate Don Said : > >

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Resurection

2013-03-20 Thread Nate
lugs gapped to .035 , then you can begin thinking about touching the carby . The original 216 has a Carter W1 carby , this is a very good carby indeed ! . Mostly they've been replaced by Rochester Leaks-A-Lot Series 'B' . Have fun , don't get P.O.'d when you get stuck or one dis

[old-chevy-truck] Re: stuck engine

2013-03-20 Thread Nate
ring it . -Nate Robert wrote : > > I just wanted to say thanks to the forum for posts about how to free stuck > engine. I have been trying to get my 216 unstuck for about a month now and > finally broke it free today. Can't wait to get it fired up!!! >

[old-chevy-truck] Re : WELCOME DON !

2013-03-20 Thread Nate
I don't know the specifics but I've seen several Hot Rods with 60/40 seats , best bet is to carefully measure then take your tape measure to the junkyard and see what's what . You can also ask the others with AD trucks at your local Show and Shine events -Nate Don

[old-chevy-truck] Recent SPAM

2013-03-17 Thread Nate
erlink in the massage , DO NOT OPEN IT ! . -Nate 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 vis

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Truck Event in Yakima, WA

2013-03-10 Thread Nate
cause : They're only original _ONCE_ . -Nate Dennis wrote : > > Today I heard about this from a fellow car nut in Yakima, WA. > > The American Truck Historical Society's Antique Truck Show and National > Convention will be hosted by the Yakima ATHS Chapter May 30-June

[old-chevy-truck] Re: '55 AD in OC

2013-03-10 Thread Nate
of rust anywhere as it'd been garaged it's entire working life , original seats and paint in passable shape Hindsight as they say , is most often 20/20 . -Nate (Wheels & engines , ya dig ?) Dennis wrote : > > Yesterday I heard of an original 1955 AD pickup for sale in S

[old-chevy-truck] RE : Topic Drife DELETE NOW !

2013-03-10 Thread Nate
lmans , I'da grabbed this one as it's dead cheap but , although Hillman DHC's are hot collectibles , they're not really for me . I like quirky or odd ball vehicles . -Nate wrote: > > Nate, are you into Hillmans too? > > Nate wrote : > > > >

[old-chevy-truck] RE : CHEAP Hillman Minx DHC !

2013-03-07 Thread Nate
--- I simply can't be buying any more vehicles right now , go get this ! . -Nate   Ad in local paper, in case you're interested, or know someone who is;; "1959 Hillman Minx Convertable, garaged 25 years, engine runs, needs restoration, straight body, complete, all ori

[old-chevy-truck] Re : 216 dizzy alignment

2013-03-03 Thread Nate
Roy you're right ~ The tip of the rotor button *must* line up with the # 1 plug wire in the Dist. cap when the timing pointer is aligned with the triangle (NOT the BB) but , since it's a gear drive , folks often dropped it in any old position . -Nate 1969 C/10 W/ 250 & TH350 ,

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Speedo Cable Service

2013-02-11 Thread Nate
It only comes out the top end . -Nate Bob wrote : > > Question: For lubrication can you remove/lube/reinstall the speedo cable > from the transmission side or is there some type of lip on the speedo side > that keeps the cable from sliding that direction? >

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Correct OEM Wheels for Task Force Trucks

2013-02-06 Thread Nate
Saftey is # ! ! . That's why I run Radial LT tires and Bilstein HD shocks ~ the difference is amazing . Soon I want to add a sway bar . -Nate Jonas wrote : > > Fast is a sub-set of happy! Not necessarily a sub-set of safe, however. I > also figured out that highway

[old-chevy-truck] Found A '58

2013-02-04 Thread Nate
Dept. some decades ago and it ran very nicely indeed (235 L6 & Muncie SM420 tranny) but it had 1988 tags on it so I guess not much usage these days . They'ye still out there , you have to beat the bushes to find them . -Nate Ole Chevy and GMC trucks ru

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Correct OEM Wheels for Task Force Trucks

2013-02-04 Thread Nate
up torque converter tranny I bought , will raise the usable Highway speed . You are correct , most Salesmen are not interested in Servicing the Customer , they just want to move the highest profit margin junk or clear out old stock or worse , sell you what _they_ think is " cool man ! &quo

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

2013-02-02 Thread Nate
I was surprised but pleased , they looked terrible with many old coats of peeling paint but where solid so I bead blasted & powder coated them , they look fine and work well plus hold the original hub caps fine . I'm still waiting to see the pictures of them . Good luck hunti

[old-chevy-truck] Cheap Bilstein Shocks

2013-01-30 Thread Nate
--- On Wed, 1/30/13, r...@shockwarehouse.com wrote: From: r...@shockwarehouse.com Subject: End of January Sales at Shockwarehouse - Last Chance to Get 2012 Pricing! To: vwna...@yahoo.com Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 10:15 AM   *Free Shipping only applies t

[old-chevy-truck] Re: 261 engine near greeley

2013-01-29 Thread Nate
SWEET ! . -Nate Durwood wrote : > > > Hello ole truckers. I have located another 261 engine in a truck at a > junkyard near Greeley Colorado. If you want it, I will direct you to the > exact vehicle but you have to take it out. I can be there for moral support > bu

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Compression test result

2013-01-11 Thread Nate
That's very good indeed . It'll run just fine on pump gas . -Nate Roywrote: > > I have a 216 in my truck and had it professionally rebuilt a few years ago. > Among other things, the shop put aluminum pistons in it, balanced it, put in > modern valve seals etc.

[old-chevy-truck] Re: And We Named it Virgil

2013-01-11 Thread Nate
Very good ! . -Nate --- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com, "fahrbach51" wrote: > > Tonight, I was driving home and pulled over as the odometer hit all zeros. I > bought the 1951 3600 at an auction back in 2010 from the estate of a guy > named Virgil. This is k

[old-chevy-truck] Re : ' Rebuilt " Etc. ?

2013-01-04 Thread Nate
uff indeed . Jasper Engine in Colorado , look it up and believe everything they says , they're that good . Me , I'll just run my oldies the way God and Generous Motor Corporation intended . -Nate Lon wrote: > > It's not newly rebuilt.  It has maybe 500 miles on i

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Electrical Diagrams

2013-01-04 Thread Nate
Bill ; You can make a .bit (?) file on the home page of this group so it'll be there for everyone , forever I'd love to see any thing you write . TIA , -Nate Bill" wrote: > > If the battery cables have been "Nate-ized" just check them for "cle

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Factory manuals

2013-01-04 Thread Nate
Nice ; You were going to send me something.. -Nate mark wrote: > > found rockauto has re-pop manuals of all kinds for our trucks-HIGHLY > reccomended reading > http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1487425,pgnam

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Slow Hot Cranking

2013-01-04 Thread Nate
ys use the _lowest_ charger setting . -Nate Lon wrote : > > Bill, good stuff!  Thanks again! > It has a key start, no foot pedal. > It takes a long time to get it to start.  Yesterday I turned the fan by hand > to try to the starter.  My thinking was it had "a bad spot in it&q

[old-chevy-truck] Re : 235 Cooling

2013-01-04 Thread Nate
flange of the thermostat so it cannot airlock . Only use distilled water with your coolant mix , I recommend a 40 % coolant and 60 % distilled water mix , mix it outside the vehicle then add it . overheating also means it's time for another valve adjust . -Nate Lon wrote : > > I change

[old-chevy-truck] HAPPY NEW YEAR !

2012-12-30 Thread Nate
I have to work to - morrow so I'll prolly be back next year sometime Party hard but BE SAFE ! . -Nate Ole Chevy and GMC trucks rule! To unsubscribe, send an email (with no subject, no body, just the email), to: old-chevy-truck-unsubs

[old-chevy-truck] Re : 235 Fuel Pump

2012-12-30 Thread Nate
beautiful old house down so have buckets & drain pans ready to hold 10 + gallons . NO SMOKING ! . If it only dribbles out , the tank or flex line is kaputi . -Nate Lon wrote : > > My truck has a 235 (from 1960 I believe). > I need a fuel pump.  Before I go and buy it . . . >

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Unsubbing

2012-12-28 Thread Nate
Only _YOU_ can do this ! . Go to yahoo groups and select this group then click on the preferences hyperlink in the upper right hand corner , then select " NO E MAIL " and save it . *POOF* !you'll never hear from us again . Nate Janine wrote : > > I have unsubscribed

[old-chevy-truck] Re : AD Radios

2012-12-28 Thread Nate
Yep ; That's very nice but $500 + is out of my Blue Collar range It appears the same AM-FM radio I need for my '69 C/10 was also used in the G Vans up through 1987 . -Nate Mike wrote : > > I found this site for a new radio for my 50 3100. They have a bunch of new &

[old-chevy-truck] MERRY CHRISTMAS !

2012-12-25 Thread Nate
Here's hoping it was nice for all & sundry . -Nate 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 visi

[old-chevy-truck] Re: 1942 truck latch

2012-12-21 Thread Nate
, look up " door handle spring " on flea-bay motors and I bet you'll find them easily . -Nate Dave wrote : > > I am restoring a 42 Flatbed and I am finished with the door handles and they > sag. Does anyone know the fix for this?? >

[old-chevy-truck] Re: Delco Radios

2012-12-21 Thread Nate
Wonderbar Radios are different . The ony GM pickup truck that offered Wonderbar radios were the Caddy Flower Cars... -Nate Bruce wrote : > > Buick had this, they called it the "Wonder Bar". It mechanically drove the > needle across the dial. Sort of like the seek f

[old-chevy-truck] Re : C/10 AM-FM Radio

2012-12-21 Thread Nate
*PING* . Should arrive any moment now . -Nate mark wrote : > > if somebody can find me a picture of what this looks like-I might have one > Nate can have for free. > Mark > > --- In old-chevy-truck@yahoogroups.com, "Nate" wrote: > > ... > >

[old-chevy-truck] C/10 Radio

2012-12-21 Thread Nate
  Here's a pic of one.   -Nate [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: old-chevy-truck-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Wx. & Old Truck Radio

2012-12-21 Thread Nate
Yes , I do =8-) . In fact , a buddy just gave me the original Delco AM Radio out of his '68 GMC Stepper as he's building it into a Hot Rod . I want the AM-FM one , it's a '70 & newer in pickups , also used in G vans for many years I want a good radio that wo

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Wx. & Old Truck Report

2012-12-16 Thread Nate
x27;s broke , The radio plays okay ! . Oh what fun it is to ride in my rusty CHEVROLET ! . =8-) -Nate Noel wrote : > > It snowed here the truck has to wait till spring.  What'sa going on with you. > noel from nm > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed

[old-chevy-truck] Re : YOU PASSED ! (test?)

2012-12-15 Thread Nate
I now have very limited Inetrnet access , I *do* try to come here any time I'm On Line . As Winter is truly here , expect more messages and of course , cabin fever caused arguments and fights =8-^ . -Nate Deve wrote : > > Is it just me? nobodys

[old-chevy-truck] Re : Hydraulic Lifters

2012-12-15 Thread Nate
No ; As long as you pre primed them by setting in a container of clean oil overnight before installing them , they'll be fine . Do expect some clattering until the engine is up to full operating temperature . -Nate Deve wrote : > > I maybe used to know this, but its been

[old-chevy-truck] Re : 235 Engine Head Bolts

2012-12-02 Thread Nate
N.O.S. ones or new ones from Brazil ,yes . Other than that , no . Luckily , 235's are a dime a dozen anywhere in America so I'd just go buy some junk one and scavenge the bolts from that . -Nate John wrote : > > Would y

[old-chevy-truck] Re : 235 Engine Head Bolts

2012-11-28 Thread Nate
five minutes before assembling the head to the block . I like to torque it up in 5 pound increments as the cast iron is very mallable , taking it up slowly provides a much better seal . -Nate Douglas wrote : > > > I have posted this question before, but wanted to see if an

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