- 141. Re: [oletrucks] agnostic behavior and ritualized combat in the family Varanoidae (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Fri, 07 May 1999 20:16:29 -0700
- I've never owned a hog, but always wanted one. Closest I got was almost buying a gorgeous '47 Knuckle about 15 years ago. Lack of finances was the only reason I didn't buy it. I did build a couple of
- /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00260.html (7,948 bytes)
- 142. [oletrucks] Moms and ole-trucks (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Sun, 09 May 1999 23:05:38 -0700
- Just had my mother over for Mother's Day supper. We're sitting around enjoying the fireplace when she whips out a picture of me sitting in the '48, taken last year just after we got it on the road. W
- /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00305.html (6,720 bytes)
- 143. Re: [oletrucks] Wire Conduits (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 16:47:50 -0700
- Terry, I used some of that ribbed, flexible black wire cover, and ran it along the lower door hinge. I used nylon wire ties to attach it. After 3800 miles it seems to work fine! Alan Gingles 1948 Che
- /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00431.html (7,912 bytes)
- 144. Re: [oletrucks] Wire Conduits (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 16:51:05 -0700
- These units work well for power accessories, but DO NOT use them for speaker connections, especially if you are running a high wattage separate amp type system. If you open a door while the stereo is
- /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00432.html (8,011 bytes)
- 145. Re: [oletrucks] Wire Conduits (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 20:36:54 -0700
- Someone used the analogy of taking a small-block up to 9 grand, then missing a shift. *BOOM* You now have a very expensive Alpine paper-weight! Alan
- /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00437.html (7,442 bytes)
- 146. Re: [oletrucks] fuel economy?] (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Thu, 13 May 1999 22:37:12 -0700
- Our '48 with a 350/350 combo and 3:08 gears gets around 13-15 mpg in town, and as much as 20 mpg at 75 mph on the highway. Can't wait to see what a good carb tune-up will do for it!
- /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00441.html (6,672 bytes)
- 147. Re: [oletrucks] Name & Address Database Update #2 (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 20:56:10 -0700
- Name: Alan & Karen Gingles Street Address: 48 Erin Mount Cr. S.E. City: Calgary Province: Alberta Country: Canada Nearest city: We're it! 850,000 and still growing. Phone: (403) 235-5520 Home, (403)
- /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00466.html (8,002 bytes)
- 148. Re: [oletrucks] To Power Or Not To Power, That Is The Question (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 02:35:29 -0700
- The manual rack in my '48 is OK, but I think I'll change to a power unit this fall. It's tolerable when you're moving, but parking can be a pain. It's also tiring when driving in a strong crosswind o
- /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00506.html (8,060 bytes)
- 149. Re: [oletrucks] Boxed Frame (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Mon, 17 May 1999 21:36:52 -0700
- Dan, These trucks have a pretty hefty frame. I'm running a stock smog era 350 in my '48, and the only boxing we did was for the front MII x-member and motor mounts. Unless you're going to run a 500 h
- /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00564.html (7,257 bytes)
- 150. Re: [oletrucks] re: parts yards (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 05:24:58 -0700
- Hmmmm...I tell people looking at my '48 that AD means "almost done". Alan Gingles 1948 Chevy 1314 http://www.nucleus.com/~agingles
- /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00751.html (6,720 bytes)
- 151. [oletrucks] Have a great weekend! (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Fri, 28 May 1999 21:00:48 -0700
- Tomorrow marks the first time the NSRA (National Street Rod Assoc.) has ventured into Canada. They're having an NSRA Appreciation Day in Red Deer, Alberta. Karen and I are heading up in the '48, shou
- /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00868.html (7,234 bytes)
- 152. [oletrucks] Web pages updated!! (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 22:13:36 -0700
- Hey everyone, big changes at my website! Got rid of some stuff, and added a pile of new pics. There's a couple of new shots of my '48 with the new front rims and tires, a new page with pics from Satu
- /html/oletrucks/1999-05/msg00883.html (7,028 bytes)
- 153. Re: [oletrucks] Seat Base (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Thu, 01 Apr 1999 08:26:17 -0800
- Mine are out of a 2 door Chr*sl*r LeBaron, year unknown. Probably mid-80's. Best to look around the junkyards. They're a perfect fit between the doors. They both tilt forward, there's a fold-down arm
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00004.html (7,478 bytes)
- 154. Re: [oletrucks] Help, and an update... (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Thu, 01 Apr 1999 18:00:41 -0800
- Welding on your gas tank? yikes...... I have a friend who's a professional welder. He's done them before, well steamed out, and full of water. Never had a problem yet. He does a lot of motorcycle tan
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00024.html (6,960 bytes)
- 155. Re: [oletrucks] another seat question (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Thu, 01 Apr 1999 18:04:25 -0800
- I would assume they're from a Chevy pickup. The door panels are custom made, and absolutely gorgeous, I might add! btw...I like how they call the giveaway truck a '48. Gotta be a bit newer than that,
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00025.html (7,473 bytes)
- 156. Re: [oletrucks] Introduction... (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Fri, 02 Apr 1999 09:31:24 -0800
- Hi Larry, Welcome to the list! I can't offer any help on the brakes, but I really enjoyed reading your introduction. Sounds like you've had a lot of fun with your truck. I'm sure someone on the list
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00040.html (11,792 bytes)
- 157. [oletrucks] Daily driver status (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Fri, 02 Apr 1999 09:36:05 -0800
- Happy Easter, everyone! Just a quick note...we sold my '90 T-B*rd last night, so the '48 is officially my everyday vehicle now. I even had the support of my wife, her confidence in the truck is astou
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00042.html (6,867 bytes)
- 158. Re: [oletrucks] Blue Dots (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Sat, 03 Apr 1999 22:25:57 -0800
- It depends on your state/provincial laws. For the most part, they're illegal. They are illegal here in Alberta, but I've only of 1 ticket ever issued. I've run blue-dots on my old T-bucket, my luggag
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00077.html (7,301 bytes)
- 159. [oletrucks] Western Canada Swap Meet, May 1 & 2 (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 10:25:21 -0700
- 1999 Red Deer Swap Meet, May 1 & 2. Westerner Exhibition Fairgrounds, Red Deer Alberta. This is Canada's largest indoor swap meet, with almost 600 indoor stalls. There is usually a ton of stuff out i
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00271.html (7,217 bytes)
- 160. Re: [oletrucks] Frenching & Shaving (score: 1)
- Author: Alan Gingles <agingles@nucleus.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Apr 1999 17:34:21 -0700
- Hi Jody, Those terms date back to the 40's and 50's. A frenched headlight has the original trim ring either welded on and molded in to the fender, or one from a different car used. The process is fai
- /html/oletrucks/1999-04/msg00314.html (8,559 bytes)
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