- 241. Re: [oletrucks] 55-70 oletrucks parts in new england (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 19:38:56 -0400
- Norm.....lets hear about it!!! That's what we are all here for, to pool our resources and share our knowledge. What does he have....accessories, sheet metal, mechanical, new or used ? Mike Boteler '5
- /html/oletrucks/2001-04/msg00653.html (7,524 bytes)
- 242. [oletrucks] WANTED...12v Guide Sealed Beam for Spot light (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2001 13:00:21 -0500
- WANTED...12v Guide Sealed Beam for Spot light. I need 2 if anyone has them, new or mint please. I have the correct ones but the reflectors are all fogged up. They are part # 273227 and they have the
- /html/oletrucks/2001-03/msg00164.html (6,947 bytes)
- 243. [oletrucks] Art Deco, AD & FT definitions (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 22:39:08 -0500
- "Art Deco", the name given to the trucks built from '41 to 47 first series. AD = "Advanced Design", the name given to the trucks built from '47 second series to 55 first series. TF = "Task Force", th
- /html/oletrucks/2001-03/msg00212.html (7,338 bytes)
- 244. Re: [oletrucks] 283 in a '57? (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Sun, 25 Mar 2001 22:14:30 -0500
- Kirk, your engine number breaks down as follows: F = Flint Plant (T = Tonawanda Plant) 4 = Month (April) 17 = Day S = 6000 series and up, "283" The "S" was also used in 1958 for the same models. Howe
- /html/oletrucks/2001-03/msg00433.html (9,008 bytes)
- 245. Re: [oletrucks] 283 in a '57? (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Mar 2001 22:08:32 -0500
- Kirk, I have done a little more research on your engine and here is what I I was wrong...."S" was used '57, '58 and '59 (I missed the '59). My book lists '58 & '59 as 283 4 barrel. Is yours a 2v or 4
- /html/oletrucks/2001-03/msg00480.html (8,063 bytes)
- 246. [oletrucks] Concrete floor sealer (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 22:23:17 -0500
- For concrete sealers, contact your local concrete product supplier. There are commercial grade sealers that are available that aren't the "watered down" Harry Homeowner type. I used this type on my f
- /html/oletrucks/2001-03/msg00522.html (6,712 bytes)
- 247. Re: [oletrucks] Dual Master Cyllinder...Hydrovac (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2001 00:04:27 -0500
- I think I would think twice about using 2 hydrovac's. They are simple vacuum boosters and I think they would be hard to get balanced (front circuit to back circuit), fronts or back doing all of the w
- /html/oletrucks/2001-03/msg00586.html (10,353 bytes)
- 248. Re: [oletrucks] 6V bulb numbers (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Fri, 2 Feb 2001 23:20:38 -0500
- 6 volt Bulb for Stop/Direction = 1154 Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker Hughesville, Maryland light for of oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
- /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00046.html (7,508 bytes)
- 249. Re: [oletrucks] 58doors (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Sun, 4 Feb 2001 21:46:27 -0500
- Yes the windshield and doors are the same '55 2nd through '59... Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker Hughesville, Maryland oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
- /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00067.html (7,158 bytes)
- 250. Re: [oletrucks] VIN number question (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Tue, 6 Feb 2001 23:28:23 -0500
- Don't know if this will help, but my 56's all have the VIN stamped on top of the frame rail between the fire wall and the front axle on the drivers side. Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker Hughesville, Ma
- /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00119.html (9,943 bytes)
- 251. Re: [oletrucks] rocker panels (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2001 23:48:41 -0500
- Deacon, my parts book (55-63 1-1/2 ton thru 2-1/2 ton) has them listed for 55-56 series 6-8-10 (group 16.600) and shows two different part numbers. One for use with 55-56 fenders on a 55 or 56 cab an
- /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00186.html (7,851 bytes)
- 252. [oletrucks] TF Bolt on Rockers (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Tue, 13 Feb 2001 22:22:45 -0500
- The bolt on rocker molding covers are only needed on the 2 and 2-1/2 ton trucks. They are used to make the cab to fender line look right, due to extra wide fenders. To the best of my knowledge the ar
- /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00223.html (7,302 bytes)
- 253. Re: [oletrucks] New guy. Old Truck. Long post. Massive (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 22:32:38 -0500
- Hi Mark, I can't help with your GMC (I have Chevy's) specific questions but can help in general. I believe the correct GVW is 19,000#, the 32,000 number should be the GCW (Gross Combined Weight). The
- /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00239.html (12,540 bytes)
- 254. [oletrucks] Corrected address to Wayne's site (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 23:27:27 -0500
- I goofed on the address to Wayne's site in my last post, I forgot the "s" in users....It should be www.chevytrucks.org/users/wayne/ Sorry! Mike oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built betwe
- /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00240.html (6,609 bytes)
- 255. Re: [oletrucks] 46 Seat Recovering (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 00:15:54 -0500
- Jim, I found it to be cheaper to have my local upholstery shop do the job from start to finish. I had prices in the $180 range plus shipping from all of the parts suppliers for just the covers, nothi
- /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00310.html (8,541 bytes)
- 256. Re: [oletrucks] alternator or generator? (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 21:44:05 -0500
- Carl, your truck originally had a 6 volt Generator, which generates DC voltage and required an external voltage regulator. The first year for 12 volt was 1955 . Generators are shaped like a coffee ca
- /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00331.html (8,310 bytes)
- 257. Re: [oletrucks] out side mirror locations (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 22:24:52 -0500
- What year truck are you working on? It's hard to remember who owns what Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker Hughesville, Maryland oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
- /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00406.html (7,909 bytes)
- 258. Re: [oletrucks] wreckers 54gmc 54 Chevy 37 chevy (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 23:31:05 -0500
- Hi Jay, Are the wreckers "home made" or are they factory (ie; Holmes, Weld Built, Weaver, Manley etc.). What size trucks are they on 1 ton, 1-1/2 ton etc. How solid are the frames? Are the wreckers c
- /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00431.html (8,466 bytes)
- 259. Re: [oletrucks] What is Medium Duty? (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 22:23:54 -0500
- My Chevrolet books for '56 say Light Duty are the 3000 series (1/2, 3/4, & 1 ton); Medium Duty are the 4, 5 & 6000 series (1-1/2 & 2 ton) and Heavy Duty are the 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 & 10,000 series (2-1/2
- /html/oletrucks/2001-02/msg00439.html (8,273 bytes)
- 260. Re: [oletrucks] slipping outta gear (score: 1)
- Author: "Boteler Family" <boteler@olg.com>
- Date: Sun, 7 Jan 2001 20:33:25 -0500
- Don't forget to check the shifter rod bushings which could also be worn out, making it hard to adjust. Mike Boteler '56 8400 Wrecker Hughesville, Maryland nothing...if gear slight "no them to should
- /html/oletrucks/2001-01/msg00131.html (11,825 bytes)
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