Norm:
Just to tantalize you a little more (One hot rodder to another). Just
got my new Morrison catalog. They have the tube frame for the AD that you
mentioned. Heh :),
Heh :)!!! Wow! Neat rides these old trucks, huh?
Mark Self
Redlands, CA
'55 1st 5-window 3100
"Sentimental Journey"
-----Original Message-----
From: Norm <dahorse@jvlnet.com>
To: Charles Culver <sculver@iwl.net>
Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, November 23, 1999 5:31 AM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Disc brakes vs. original equipment
>> Norm-
>>
>> My 2 cents worth: I have a '50 3/4 ton daily driver. It is basically
all
>> stock, except for the 4.10 rear end and 16 inch wheels and tires. I add
>40%
>> to what is on the speedometer to calibrate my speed, and cruise at 55 in
>the
>> outside lane on the interstate. I have all original brake equipment,
with
>a
>> new master cylinder. I can hit my brakes and stop just as quickly, or
>skid
>> just as far as I could with dics brakes, and thus far am quite happy with
>> things the way they are. In my opinion, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
>>
>> Smokey Culver
>
>This I think is my exact plan of attack at this point! I have considered a
>12v swap.....upgrading the brakes etc.....but I am a hot rodder at
>heart.........so If I allow one small modification it will escalate from
>that point........and the next question I will be asking is who builds tube
>frames for these trucks.....:-)
>
>And because what I want is a "stock" old chevy truck......I will have to be
>very cafeful with my project I fear....Think of this as......a test of
>willpower......LOL
>
>So we are going ta try 100% original....cept maybe the tires and
>wheels.....:-)
>
>Norm
>
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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