The K & N filters might seem expensive at first, but aren't they the type
that last 100K miles or more? Just clean with soapy water solution & then
oil every 20K or so.
Regards,
Doug Pewterbaugh
dpewter@msn.com
Denton, TX
49 3104 216 5-window
----- Original Message -----
From: Al Jones <jonesal@u.washington.edu>
To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 21, 1999 10:44 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Need Air Filters Elements
> I'm having a bugger of a time finding some replacement dry air filter
> elements for my '50 (to fit in the stock housing). I cleaned up the
> original elements (made of spun aluminum) and they are falling apart (I
know
> some of the aluminum shards will get sucked into the engine if I use
them).
> Chevy Duty discontinued their replacement (I was told it was a paper type
> replacement). The Filling Station - nope. Jim Carters - nope. Napa -
> nope. Car Quest - nope. K&N has the right size, but they're $50 per and
I
> need two. I've found lots of original ones (cars are the same as trucks
up
> to '53) but they have been wasted too. Any sources or suggestions? My
last
> resort is to sandwich foam in as a replacement to the spun aluminum, but
> that seems cheesy.
>
> Thanks,
> Allen in Seattle
> '50 3100
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Doug Pewterbaugh <dpewter@email.msn.com>
> To: <RobXR250@aol.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: October 21, 1999 6:33 AM
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] deal on a 350/350 combo
>
>
> You've done your homework on the engine & rebuild parts (also, convenient
> that you have a reduced price source for their source). IOW, I'd go ahead
> with the acquisition. AFA putting the 350 in the '50, others on the list
> could better answer that one.
>
> Regards,
> Doug Pewterbaugh
> dpewter@msn.com
> Denton, TX
> 49 3104 216 5-window
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <RobXR250@aol.com>
> To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 1999 9:07 PM
> Subject: [oletrucks] deal on a 350/350 combo
>
>
> > i work at a auto parts store and a friend of mine that works there has a
> > friend who is trying to get rid of a 71 or 72 3/4 chev. it has a 350
with
> an
> > auto 350. it doesn't blow oil, knock, ping, make any strange noises. i
> called
> > around to salvage yards and to buy this from one it sounds like it would
> be
> > 600-700 for both. i can get a rebuild kit minus the pistons through
where
> i
> > work and am planning on taking engine rebuilding next semester so i can
> have
> > a rebuilt 350 for 450 or so including the 300 he wants for the engine
and
> > tranny. does this sound good to you guys? im 16 and making 6.50 an hour
so
> i
> > dont want to waste my money. who of you have done this swap and can give
> me
> > some insights on it?
> > Thanks alot,
> > Rob
> > 50 3100/w 235 hopefully 350 later.
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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