- 101. Re: [oletrucks] V.I.N. Decoding 1951-2 Chev 1/2 Ton P/U (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Tue, 05 Oct 1999 15:50:18 -0700
- Hi Robert, The "2" at the beginning of the serial # inicates the year, 1952. The next 4 digits, "1314" indicate the model, which is the Canadian equivilent of a 3100, or 1/2 ton pickup. The engine nu
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00083.html (7,803 bytes)
- 102. Re: [oletrucks] RE: Frame/Suspension Question (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 20:46:48 -0700
- We've now got over 14,000 miles on the MII front end in our '48 1/2 ton. I am running manual steering, and everything seems to be A-OK. I don't "baby" the truck when I drive it, either. It gets used
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00278.html (8,243 bytes)
- 103. [oletrucks] Website updates! (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Fri, 15 Oct 1999 23:24:45 -0700
- Just got done adding a page on our recent road trip with the '48. Hope you enjoy the pics! If I screwed anything up, or forgot anything, please let me know. http://www.nucleus.com/~agingles/ALAN11.HT
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00283.html (7,130 bytes)
- 104. Re: [oletrucks] Website updates! (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Sat, 16 Oct 1999 13:11:28 -0700
- Thanks Mark! We had fun doing the trip, and putting it down on a website was difficult. What pics to scan, details, etc.! As for temps, yeah, we're getting rather wimpy in our old age! It's either to
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00289.html (7,748 bytes)
- 105. Re: [oletrucks] Deluxe Horn Option (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Sun, 17 Oct 1999 18:21:33 -0700
- Snip I'm running the stock 6 volt horns on my '48. Pump 12 volts into them and they're loud enough to scare a Hyundai right off the pavement! I like to be heard when I'm in a potentially bad situatio
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00307.html (7,810 bytes)
- 106. Re: [oletrucks] Mustang II front suspension (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 17:08:57 -0700
- Bob, The MII front end I used dropped the front end over 6 inches. I have approx. 7 inches clearance under the front bumper. The kit I used was made in Canada by Hercules Machine in Winnipeg. As far
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00359.html (8,508 bytes)
- 107. Re: [oletrucks] miq's exhaust (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Tue, 19 Oct 1999 17:14:05 -0700
- Wally, My exhaust exits in front of the tires as well. I used some cheap Turbo mufflers on it, and the volume isn't that bad. It has a really nice sound when you get on the gas. The only noise concer
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00360.html (8,282 bytes)
- 108. [oletrucks] Tom Caperton, alive and well! (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@NUCLEUS.COM>
- Date: Wed, 20 Oct 1999 21:24:49 -0700
- Hey all, just got off the phone with Tom. He wants everyone to know he's back home from an extended vacation, and all is well. His home didn't suffer any real damage in the hurricanes, although his t
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00407.html (7,018 bytes)
- 109. Re: [oletrucks] deal on a 350/350 combo (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Thu, 21 Oct 1999 20:48:29 -0700
- Rob, These trucks are a natural for a smallblock/auto combination. Check out my website for all the build picks of my '48. Email me if you have any questions, I'd be glad to help if I can. Alan Gingl
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00443.html (8,110 bytes)
- 110. Re: [oletrucks] droopy door handles (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Tue, 26 Oct 1999 19:47:22 -0700
- Hi Chet, I replaced my door handles with power door lock solenoids from the '77 Pontiac I stripped. I got some springs to wind around the shaft so they would return to the "up" position. They seem to
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00551.html (7,534 bytes)
- 111. Re: [oletrucks] Interchanging Parts (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 22:01:57 -0700
- As long as it's a '47-53 they'll interchange. Alan Gingles 1948 Chevy 1314 http://www.nucleus.com/~agingles oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00585.html (7,324 bytes)
- 112. Re: [oletrucks] TH 350 crossmember (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Wed, 27 Oct 1999 22:07:07 -0700
- Mark, When I built my '48, I didn't modify the trans x-member at all, just bolted the T350 to it. It put the engine in exactly the right spot. I had to make a new trans cover for the floor as it sits
- /html/oletrucks/1999-10/msg00586.html (8,065 bytes)
- 113. [oletrucks] We're home!! (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Thu, 09 Sep 1999 17:25:16 -0700
- Hi everyone, Just a quick note letting you know we arrived home safe and sound after our adventure. 3500 trouble-free miles in an old truck, what fun! Once I get all my notes arranged I'll send anoth
- /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00239.html (7,098 bytes)
- 114. Re: [oletrucks] for sale (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Fri, 10 Sep 1999 11:46:14 -0700
- I would love to have this beauty but my wife would kill me if I brought another truck home. Judd, how about telling her it would almost complete your collection of 1950's AD trucks? I don't see a '53
- /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00251.html (7,664 bytes)
- 115. [oletrucks] AD Cabover/Suburban/Pickup!! (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Sep 1999 14:56:19 -0700
- You guys wouldn't believe this this even if you saw it. They rolled into our Calgary rod run with it, and caused quite a stir. It measures almost 30 feelt long, has a 502 BB tucked away in the center
- /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00540.html (7,325 bytes)
- 116. [oletrucks] Trip report (long) (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Sep 1999 21:51:03 -0700
- Well, I promised a trip report, so here goes. It's kinda long, sorry about that. After much preparation we finally headed out on the morning of the 25th, destination Spokane Washington and the NSRA N
- /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00550.html (15,446 bytes)
- 117. [oletrucks] Updates! (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Sun, 19 Sep 1999 21:53:48 -0700
- I just added some "how I painted flames on my truck" pics on my website. Check them out if you so desire. http://www.nucleus.com/~agingles/ALAN13.HTM Alan & Karen Gingles 1948 Chevy 1314 http://www.n
- /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00551.html (6,796 bytes)
- 118. Re: [oletrucks] Shifters (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 22:01:58 -0700
- I second this idea. I used the stock column shift setup that came on the '77 Pontiac parts car I bought. I had to modify the pivot arm a bit, but it works perfectly. The best part was it didn't cost
- /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00596.html (7,421 bytes)
- 119. Re: [oletrucks] Updates! (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 22:06:18 -0700
- Oh oh...that usually means trouble in my household! *LOL* Thanks for the compliment! They sure spice up the truck. Alan oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
- /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00597.html (6,844 bytes)
- 120. Re: [oletrucks] Storm Damage (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Fri, 24 Sep 1999 23:20:42 -0700
- I'm hoping Tom Caperton's place is OK. He was on holidays up in our end of the country and was supposed to call us, but he never did. I assume they high-tailed it back home to assess damages, if any.
- /html/oletrucks/1999-09/msg00645.html (7,421 bytes)
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