The Jalopy Journal
The 248 was the standard GMC motor until at least into 1955. I don't know the horsepower difference but am sure you can find it at...
Be aware that a 235 Chevy does not just bolt into a GMC frame. The front crossmember is different and some modifications will be required. If...
I've used my '55 1st GMC Suburban as a daily driver for extended periods in the past. You need to be sure your maintenance is all solid, but I...
I'd be delighted to see pictures. It sounds interesting but I'm sure isn't something I'm likely to contemplate doing.
Wow I don't remember seeing that before, but its just the thing I needed, a visual overview of the whole process. Thanks for taking the time to...
I hate questions like I'm about to ask, but I've been trying different searches since last night and can not find a thread I'm sure I remember...
The model change-over from Art Deco to Advance Design happened in 1947. Which front end are you talking about? The Art Deco or Advance Design....
Welcome the the HAMB. You need to spend a little more time learning what this community is all about. Some of what you've planned fits in well...
Start a new thread with your question. Tagging onto a thread started in 2004 with a barely related question isn't going to get you very far.
My eyes are open in Seattle.
THanks! It and I both love compliments! Its got several coats of paint on it and the original color appears to have been the lighter green that...
The foot pedal both closes the switch to turn the starter AND moves the starter drive into position. A Ford solenoid won't do that. Six volt and...
I just searched this thread and apparently I've been enjoying everyone else' pictures but have not posted any of my own. This is my '55 1st ('Z'...
Good idea!
Probably nothing you can do, but I appreciate the offer. Next time I'm in the area, which may not be for months yet, I'll stop by. If I'm...
There is more dimensional data in the Assembly Manual which can be bought at most swap meet book sellers or from one of the old truck vendors....
I used '73 Chevelle rotor and caliper and outer bearing on mine. The inner bearing with seal and a sleeve that went on the spindle, along with...
Now I feel a little guilty. No way you'd know, but I've been down hard fighting cancer since last fall and that means almost zero progress on my...
My first car was a '36 Chevrolet I bought in 1972. I didn't have a license so it didn't matter that it didn't run. After working on it a bit I...
I'm running a basically stock 270 in my '55 1st GMC Suburban. It was in the truck when I bought it and I thought I was going to swap it for a...
It depends in part on what 4-speed you are talking about. If it have a shifer sticking out the top it may not be impossible but its going to...
Yeah. I paid $100 for a bracket kit and then spent at least $400 more on new parts to feel good about my brakes. It was long enough ago I no...
I'd just use the Ford rear.
LOL! But I actually have met you and even know your real name... Every time I drive past the end of your road I think about driving up and...
Stovebolt.com is a good source of stock information, also you should pick up a copy of the Assembly Manual that most the old truck parts vendors...
The pictured truck is a '52 or '53 GMC not a Chevy. Personally I prefer the GMC but most people prefer a Chevy so you should be aware of that....
I'd start by crawling underneath and shaking and turning things in the driveline. Anything that moves very far isn't right.
I've seen the bench seat from an '88 to '98 full size installed in one of these trucks and though it touches the doors on both sides it would...
The original rear axle would be an Eaton HO72 with 5.14 gears and an OPEN driveline. Parts to rebuild it have become expensive and there are only...
With a passion! Next time look around for someone doing an IFS swap. They likely will help you load their old axle and spindles and smile as you...
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