Dropped springs from vendors like Bell Tech. Usually a 4, 6 drop is the
most popular. Now the swing seems to be toward Air Ride.
Joe
-----Original Message-----
From: Squatch56 <Squatch56@email.msn.com>
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 3:54 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Lowering a 78 Chevy PU
>Does anyone out there know the best way to lower a 78 Chevy pickup and
still
>retain a decent ride. I'm only wanting a 3 or 4 inch drop, nothing too
>major. I've seen the kits advertised in the magazines , but was looking
for
>some real person advise.
>Thanks
>Rob Butler
>Milwaukie, OR
>56 Cameo
>56 Chevy Panel
>77 GMC Jimmy 4x4
>78 Chevy Short wide
>48 GM 'Trailabout' <project>
>
> SASQUATCH ARTWORKS
> Custom Automotive Cartoons
>Specializing in Classic Chevy & GMC Trucks
> http://www.connieosborne.com/sasquatch/
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "oletrucks-digest" <owner-0@autox.team.net>
>To: <oletrucks-digest@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2001 3:31 PM
>Subject: oletrucks-digest V2 #1252
>
>
>>
>> oletrucks-digest Tuesday, March 13 2001 Volume 02 : Number
>1252
>>
>>
>>
>> [oletrucks] Repair Bulletins ["Gary L. Perry"
><glperry@fwi.com>]
>> Re: [oletrucks] Repair Bulletins
>[Passnb4U@aol.com]
>> [oletrucks] 51 front-rear ["Ken Standbridge"
><kstandbridge@huck-fyc.com>]
>> RE: [oletrucks] Weight, and Width of Art Deco, Towing the truck h ome
>["W]
>> [oletrucks] heater hoses ["Ronald I. Givens"
><givens@hal-pc.org>]
>> [oletrucks] What Wheels fit our oldtrucks. [Alan Quin
><Alan_Quin@bc.sympa]
>> [oletrucks] What wheels fit our old trucks [Alan Quin
><Alan_Quin@bc.sympa]
>> Re: [oletrucks] on subject and off subject--engines and coke machines
>[Ri]
>> [oletrucks] Late model bed on TF ["Larry Winters"
><lwin517@ix.netcom.com>]
>> Re: [oletrucks] 51 front-rear ["kirk pierce"
><kpierce@charter.net>]
>> Re: [oletrucks] Off Subject: spontaneous self-denting?
>[gls@4link.net]
>> [oletrucks] (no subject) [THE REIDS
><reidx4@gte.net>]
>> Re: [oletrucks] Late model bed on TF [B&A Kettunen
><bekett@uslink.net>]
>> Re: [oletrucks] 6 bolt wheels
>[STMSymank@aol.com]
>> Re: [oletrucks] Monroe swapmeet ["Don Simmons"
><tasimmons@cbnn.net>]
>> Re: [oletrucks] Off Subject: spontaneous self-denting? ["Don Simmons"
><ta]
>> [oletrucks] members photos [Wayne Osborne
><wayne@chevytrucks.org>]
>> Re: [oletrucks] Late model bed on TF ["Jays Mail"
><jaybaker@ruralnetwork.]
>> Re: [oletrucks] 6 bolt wheels ["william moldenhauer"
><wmh678@worldnet.att]
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 10:55:13 -0500
>> From: "Gary L. Perry" <glperry@fwi.com>
>> Subject: [oletrucks] Repair Bulletins
>>
>> I'm having trouble with my 98 Blazer plugging heater with "Lifetime"
>> anti-freeze coagulating. There is a service bulletin on it and I have
>number.
>> NOW, is there a site to look up these bulletins or do I need to use snail
>mail
>> to GM office somewhere. I found site for F*** trucks that has bulletins,
>not
>> from the Company though. Anyone here ever deal with bullletins? Costs
$300
>to
>> flush my system, new thermostat and rad cap. THEN it may need it twice.
>> Unofficially dealer said some have gone back to using regular anti-freeze
>and
>> have no further problems. I'm gonna flush myself and change to regular
>stuff.
>> All GM vehicles have this new lifetime coolant, wonder if others are
>having
>> trouble. Another case of the Company thinking they know what's better for
>us,
>> HA! I'm out of warranty too, no repair is paid by GM, bummer!
>>
>> G. L. Perry
>> Huntington, IN
>> 54 Chevy 2-ton (driver)
>> 50 Chevy COE (project)
>> 55 GMC COE (project)
>> MM Jet Star 3 (tractor)
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 13:50:22 EST
>> From: Passnb4U@aol.com
>> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Repair Bulletins
>>
>> In a message dated 3/12/01 7:57:53 AM Pacific Standard Time,
>glperry@fwi.com
>> writes:
>>
>> << I'm having trouble with my 98 Blazer plugging heater with "Lifetime"
>> anti-freeze coagulating. There is a service bulletin on it and I have
>number.
>> NOW, is there a site to look up these bulletins or do I need to use
snail
>> mail
>> to GM office somewhere. I found site for F*** trucks that has bulletins,
>not
>> from the Company though. Anyone here ever deal with bullletins? Costs
>$300 to
>> flush my system, new thermostat and rad cap. THEN it may need it twice.
>> Unofficially dealer said some have gone back to using regular
anti-freeze
>and
>> have no further problems. I'm gonna flush myself and change to regular
>stuff.
>> All GM vehicles have this new lifetime coolant, wonder if others are
>having
>> trouble. Another case of the Company thinking they know what's better
for
>us,
>> HA! I'm out of warranty too, no repair is paid by GM, bummer!
>>
>> G. L. Perry
>> Huntington, IN
>> 54 Chevy 2-ton (driver)
>> 50 Chevy COE (project)
>> 55 GMC COE (project)
>> MM Jet Star 3 (tractor) >>
>>
>>
>> Check www.alldata.com, they list a descrpition of the TB's and SB's,
but
>> not the contents.
>>
>> Also, the Dept. Of Transportation, or the NHTSA site, forget which one,
>has
>> TB's and recall's, etc. listed as well.
>>
>> Mike
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Sat, 11 Mar 2000 15:32:55 -0600
>> From: "Ken Standbridge" <kstandbridge@huck-fyc.com>
>> Subject: [oletrucks] 51 front-rear
>>
>> LIST.
>> HAVE BOUGHT 51 GMC, BODY HAS BEEN TASKEN OFF NEED INFO ON CHANGING
>REAREND
>> SO IT IS NOT GEARED SO LOW AS WELL AS FRONTEND SO IT CAN HAVE DISC BRAKES
>> NOT DRUM HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT A CHEVY NOVA IN THE MIDDLE SEVENTYS WOULD
LET
>> ME DO THIS ANY COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS HAVE VERY LITTLE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT
>THIS
>> BUT DO HAVE ALOT OF TIME TO READ AND LISTEN. AND LAST I TOOK THE VIN
>NUMBER
>> OFF THE TITLE A228365395 ANY DIRECTION ON WHAT IT ALL MEANS
>> ALOT OF THANKS KEN
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 14:23:25 -0800
>> From: "Willard, Andrew" <andrew.willard@experian.com>
>> Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Weight, and Width of Art Deco, Towing the truck
h
>ome
>>
>> Tim,
>>
>> I did this for my 53 panel and had no trouble at all. Their
>autotransporter
>> is a solid unit. The only thing is, that they have a little scam going
>with
>> the wiring harness. It only accepts a uhaul connector so you have to buy
>> one of their adapters to connect your wiring to the trailer.
>>
>> I also recommend you call the uhaul in Hastings, they may give you a
>better
>> price on a one way rental of the trailer and you wouldn't have to tow an
>> empty trailer all that way. Don't use the 800 number either. Reserve
>> through the uhaul dealer and don't be afraid to negotiate. I happened to
>> hit one that had 12 trailers sitting on their lot and the guy was
>desperate
>> to get rid of them and gave me one for half the normal rate.
>>
>> Andy Willard
>> Tustin, CA
>>
>> 89 S-10 driver
>> 53 panel project
>>
>>
>> - -----Original Message-----
>> From: The Slesaks [mailto:foghorn@ev1.net]
>> Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2001 5:49 PM
>> To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
>> Subject: [oletrucks] Weight, and Width of Art Deco, Towing the truck
>> home
>>
>>
>> I am getting ready to bick up my 41 GMC LWB pickup. I am planning on
>> renting a U-Haul car trailer for this purpose. Has anyone on this list
>used
>> a U-Haul auto transporter trailer to haul one of your trucks? I just
want
>> to be sure that it will fit.
>>
>> Does anyone know the approximate weight, track width, and overall width
of
>> an Ard Deco Pickup?
>>
>> I live in Magnolia, Texas, and I want to rent a trailer here, tow it
empty
>> up to Nebraska, load the truck, and tow it back. I would realy hate to
>get
>> ther with a rented trailer, and find out that the truck won't fit.
>>
>> Is there anyone on this list in south central Nebraska? Like around
>> Hastings maybe? How is the weather up there these days? Are the roads
>> pretty clear? I hope to make this trip next weekend March 17-19. Am I
>> pre-mature? Do I need to worry about bad weather this time of year?
>>
>> Your thoughts and advice will be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Regards,
>> Tim Slesak
>> 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
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 17:31:01 -0600
>> From: "Ronald I. Givens" <givens@hal-pc.org>
>> Subject: [oletrucks] heater hoses
>>
>> Howdy all,
>> Will someone please tell me which heater hose goes where???
>> one hose from water pump to ?
>> one hose from thermostat housing to?
>> what hoses connects to the two heater valve copper tubes(front and back)?
>> what hoses connect to the header core cupper tubes right and left?
>> thanks for any help,
>> 51 gmc 228 motor
>> ron givens 51 gmc
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 17:16:28 -0800
>> From: Alan Quin <Alan_Quin@bc.sympatico.ca>
>> Subject: [oletrucks] What Wheels fit our oldtrucks.
>>
>> Hi fellow list members.
>> Re factory wheels question. My 52 GMC 1/2 ton runs
>> on early GMC Jimmy 15 inch by 8 inch 6 bolt white "spoked" factory rally
>> type wheels with trim rings and chrome GMC centers. My tires are
>> 31X10.5X15 radial truck tires. No inter ference. On 15 years. The
>> factory stuff still fits and looks good! Look at it at
>> http://sites.netscape.net.alanquin/homepage. I today got my repro floor
>> mat from classic Industries and it fits great! Thanks From Alan Quin.
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 17:21:39 -0800
>> From: Alan Quin <Alan_Quin@bc.sympatico.ca>
>> Subject: [oletrucks] What wheels fit our old trucks
>>
>> Hi fellow list members.
>> Re factory wheels question. My 52 GMC 1/2 ton runs
>> on early GMC
>> Jimmy 15 inch by 8 inch 6 bolt white "spoked" factory rally type wheels
>> with trim
>> rings and chrome GMC centers. My tires are 31X10.5X15 radial truck
>> tires. No inter
>> ference. On 15 years. The factory stuff still fits and looks good! Look
>> at it at Http://sites.netscape.net/alanquin/homepage
>> Today I got my floor mat from Classic Industries and it looks and fits
>> great.
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: 12 Mar 2001 18:01:02 -0800
>> From: Rick Warren <stovebolt@classictruckshop.com>
>> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] on subject and off subject--engines and coke
>machines
>>
>> On Sun, 11 March 2001, MarkNoakes@aol.com wrote:
>>
>> > Mark, you may want to try Hemmings motor news. They
>> > have a section devoted to old vending machines and
>> > other types of automobile memorbilia. Hope this
>> > helps!
>>
>> > Rick Warren
>> > '55 1st 3100
>> > White Heath, IL.
>> > http://www.expage.com/oldbluu
>>
>>
>> > My brother Brian brought a "shipment" of parts on Saturday, and I sent
a
>> > bunch of stuff back with him too (a drafting table and an 89 Dodge that
>looks
>> > great but I never could sell so I just gave it to him. . .it was my
>wife's
>> > cast-off when she got her Jeep).
>> >
>> > Essentially, I got my old busted 283, my new 350, and my antique Coke
>machine
>> > (every restoration shop has to have one, right?).
>> >
>> > Brian painted my 350 with the PPG gray that is supposed to be the
>correct
>> > color for the truck engines. It actually looks much darker than what I
>> > would've thought, but I like it ok. It's almost a green tinted gray.
>When
>> > Brian saw it, he decided to buy a can of supposed correct from a resto
>> > vendor. . .it's definitely lighter and is almost a blue tinted gray.
He
>was
>> > doing his engine for his 57 Cameo side by side with my Sub engine.
Even
>> > thought he valve cover lettering was painted on the truck engines,
Brian
>> > plans to paint his black. Since my engine is much darker, I'll paint
my
>
>> > valve cover letters white/beige. I'll get started on putting
everything
>> > together engine, bellhousing, flywheel, clutch, transmission, etc.
>> >
>> > I plan to keep the 283 and try to fix the beating the block took when
>the
>> > engine went years ago. . .(those of you on this list since prehistoric
>times
>> > may remember the incident). . .it is the original engine for that
truck.
>> >
>> > Question--Where can I find parts for old (40's/50's era) Coke machines?
>I
>> > need decals, misc mechanical parts, trim pieces, and some of the refrig
>> > parts. I had two catalogs that had most of that stuff but loaned them
>to
>> > Brian and he can't find them (he has a coke machine in his shop as
>well). A
>> > web search on several engines didn't show up anything I was looking
for.
>I'm
>> > looking for parts; not a resto service. I prefer to do it myself.
>> >
>> > Mark Noakes
>> > Knoxville, TN
>> > 58/56 Chevy Suburban
>> > 59 GMC Suburban
>> > 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
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 21:41:41 -0800
>> From: "Larry Winters" <lwin517@ix.netcom.com>
>> Subject: [oletrucks] Late model bed on TF
>>
>> I am trying to find out what's involved in putting the late model
stepside
>bed
>> (88-2000) on a TF Truck. I have seen several and like the look. I
couldn't
>> find it in the archives. Has anyone on the list done this? The bed for my
>56
>> is real ragged and I know I can get a late model bed. Appreciate the
help.
>>
>>
>>
>> L.R.Winters
>> 57 Daily driver
>> 56 "6 year project"
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 20:33:01 -0600
>> From: "kirk pierce" <kpierce@charter.net>
>> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 51 front-rear
>>
>> Ken,
>>
>> I took a different approach with my '57. It has 3.90 factory gears which
>> was geared too low. I scrounged around junkyards for muncie
transmissions
>> with overdrive tailshafts for the muncie 3 speed and after finding a
>couple,
>> took my 3 speed trans and the tailshafts to a transmission guy. He built
>me
>> a 3 speed manual overdrive which cut my rpm from about 3000 at 70 mph to
>> about 2100 at 70 mph. I have been using it this way for about 3 years
>now
>> and am not disappointed. However, I drive it less than 1000 miles per
>year
>>
>> Good part of this is that I still have the pulling power of the 3.90
>gears,
>> but with the overdrive I get better mileage and less wear on the engine.
>>
>> - -----Original Message-----
>> From: Ken Standbridge <kstandbridge@huck-fyc.com>
>> To: oletrucks@autox.team.net <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>> Cc: kstanbri@huck-fyc.com <kstanbri@huck-fyc.com>
>> Date: Monday, March 12, 2001 4:44 PM
>> Subject: [oletrucks] 51 front-rear
>>
>>
>> >LIST.
>> > HAVE BOUGHT 51 GMC, BODY HAS BEEN TASKEN OFF NEED INFO ON CHANGING
>REAREND
>> >SO IT IS NOT GEARED SO LOW AS WELL AS FRONTEND SO IT CAN HAVE DISC
BRAKES
>> >NOT DRUM HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT A CHEVY NOVA IN THE MIDDLE SEVENTYS WOULD
>LET
>> >ME DO THIS ANY COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS HAVE VERY LITTLE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT
>> THIS
>> >BUT DO HAVE ALOT OF TIME TO READ AND LISTEN. AND LAST I TOOK THE VIN
>NUMBER
>> >OFF THE TITLE A228365395 ANY DIRECTION ON WHAT IT ALL MEANS
>> > ALOT OF THANKS KEN
>> >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
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 18:49:07 -0800 (PST)
>> From: gls@4link.net
>> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Off Subject: spontaneous self-denting?
>>
>> << I have a buddy with the following sheet metal dilemma...
>> Anyone ever hear of this happening before?
>> <Description of spontaneous denting omitted>
>>
>>
>> My dad used to have this problem with his car for about a year after I
got
>my
>> license. Went away when I got my own car. Never did figure out what was
>causing
>> it.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Grant S.
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 19:27:07 -0800
>> From: THE REIDS <reidx4@gte.net>
>> Subject: [oletrucks] (no subject)
>>
>> Does anyone have the date for the spring Swap Meet at the State
>> Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA??
>> Thanks.
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 22:06:06 -0600 (CST)
>> From: B&A Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
>> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Late model bed on TF
>>
>> There was an article on this in one of the truck magazines, Classic Truck
>> or Custom Classic Truck about two years ago. It didn't seem too
>> complicated. The main thing was to get the lines to match up in the
front
>> along the running boards, the rest was pretty much a drop on. I seem to
>> remember that they added some fiberglass or something to change the lower
>> front corners of the box. I agree, when they were done, it looked like
it
>> was made for the truck.
>>
>> Bruce Kettunen
>> 57 3200
>> Mt. Iron, MN
>>
>> >I am trying to find out what's involved in putting the late model
>stepside bed
>> >(88-2000) on a TF Truck. I have seen several and like the look. I
>couldn't
>> >find it in the archives. Has anyone on the list done this? The bed for
my
>56
>> >is real ragged and I know I can get a late model bed. Appreciate the
>help.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >L.R.Winters
>> >57 Daily driver
>> >56 "6 year project"
>> >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
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 23:35:18 EST
>> From: STMSymank@aol.com
>> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 6 bolt wheels
>>
>> Kirk
>> I have rally wheels off of a late seventys four by four. They look
>great.
>> Late model
>> rally wheels have a far different set back
>> Stan symank
>> Newberg oR
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 21:08:31 -0800
>> From: "Don Simmons" <tasimmons@cbnn.net>
>> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Monroe swapmeet
>>
>> The Monroe swapmeet is May 19-20.
>>
>> Don Simmons
>>
>>
>>
>> > Does anyone have the date for the spring Swap Meet at the State
>> > Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA??
>> > Thanks.
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2001 21:12:09 -0800
>> From: "Don Simmons" <tasimmons@cbnn.net>
>> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Off Subject: spontaneous self-denting?
>>
>> My dad's car only had rear tire problems. They wore out real fast for
some
>> reason!!!
>>
>> Don Simmons
>> >
>> > My dad used to have this problem with his car for about a year after I
>got
>> my
>> > license. Went away when I got my own car. Never did figure out what
>was
>> causing
>> > it.
>> >
>> > Regards,
>> >
>> > Grant S.
>> > 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
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 07:58:48 -0500
>> From: Wayne Osborne <wayne@chevytrucks.org>
>> Subject: [oletrucks] members photos
>>
>> A couple have been added to the members page lately...
>> Bob Andersen owns this 54-6400 tow truck, he just purchases this from a
>car
>> dealer and says its not running now but will be in the near future...
>> Here the link for viewing...
http://chevytrucks.org/users/wayne/bob54.jpg
>>
>> Alan Quin owns this 52 GMC from Victoria BC, it is the 9300 Canadian
>model.
>> It has a 350 with open driveline, frame up restore and paint done by the
>> Alan in 96, great job Alan...
>> http://chevytrucks.org/users/wayne/alan52.jpg
>>
>> As always, these and 150 or so other members trucks are available for
>> viewing at http://www.chevytrucks.org/users/wayne/member.html
>>
>> Wayne
>> Wayne Osborne
>> 1956 Chevy Pickup
>> LaGrange Ga.
>> http://www.chevytrucks.org/users/wayne
>> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 05:29:49 -0700
>> From: "Jays Mail" <jaybaker@ruralnetwork.net>
>> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Late model bed on TF
>>
>> I have a real nice TF bed for sell It's a Utility Trailer right now and
>> would be easy to get home behind a pickup.
>> pulls real nice $500 for the entire thing (needs wood kit) you can see
>pics
>> of it at my websight www.expage.com/chevylikearock it's a short stepside
>> box it has GMC tailgate
>> - -----Original Message-----
>> From: B&A Kettunen <bekett@uslink.net>
>> To: Oletrucks Board <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>> Date: Monday, March 12, 2001 9:28 PM
>> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Late model bed on TF
>>
>>
>> >There was an article on this in one of the truck magazines, Classic
Truck
>> >or Custom Classic Truck about two years ago. It didn't seem too
>> >complicated. The main thing was to get the lines to match up in the
>front
>> >along the running boards, the rest was pretty much a drop on. I seem to
>> >remember that they added some fiberglass or something to change the
lower
>> >front corners of the box. I agree, when they were done, it looked like
>it
>> >was made for the truck.
>> >
>> >Bruce Kettunen
>> >57 3200
>> >Mt. Iron, MN
>> >
>> >>I am trying to find out what's involved in putting the late model
>stepside
>> bed
>> >>(88-2000) on a TF Truck. I have seen several and like the look. I
>couldn't
>> >>find it in the archives. Has anyone on the list done this? The bed for
>my
>> 56
>> >>is real ragged and I know I can get a late model bed. Appreciate the
>help.
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>L.R.Winters
>> >>57 Daily driver
>> >>56 "6 year project"
>> >>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
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2001 17:37:01 -0800
>> From: "william moldenhauer" <wmh678@worldnet.att.net>
>> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] 6 bolt wheels
>>
>> measure the bolt pattern to be sure
>> Bill 53-3600 hot rod (project again)
>> Channahon,Ill.
>> website
>> www.hotrodstogo.com
>> Go ahead and take risks....just be sure that everything
>> will turn out OK.
>>
>>
>> - ----- Original Message -----
>> From: kirk pierce <kpierce@charter.net>
>> To: OleTrucks mailing List <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2001 12:33 PM
>> Subject: [oletrucks] 6 bolt wheels
>>
>>
>> > Will any of the new 6 bolt wheels fit on 55-59 chevy six lug axles? I
>> have
>> > noticed some newer (90's) Chevrolet trucks with 6 lug wheels and even
>some
>> > foreign vehicles like the Toyota SUV type trucks. Anyone tried this?
>> All
>> > help would be appreciated as I would like to put 16" or 17" wheels on
my
>> '57
>> > but don't want to spend a bundle. Some "take-offs" would probably be
>> > available at the custom wheel shops.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > Kirk
>> > 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
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> End of oletrucks-digest V2 #1252
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>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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