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Looks like a fun car. What's the wheelbase?
Check out Dodge and Ford 3/4 and 1 ton vans. As mentioned the back space is critical. Also, changing to a 1 ton tie rod and ends will give you...
My Grandfather was there. He told me many of them cut out the parts of their dog tags that listed your home address and name of next of kin before...
Should be an SM-465 truck 4 speed with granny low if stock. It is a great transmission. (for a truck)
1/2 ton 12 bolt truck rears up to about '69 are the right width. '63-'69 had better ratio options, also many aftermarket gears available. If you...
Is that a re-pop grille? If so, any fitment issues? Nice project.
It's a drop out third member, similar to a Ford 9 inch. It will bolt up to your original housing.
4.10 gear sets for the HO52 and HO72 Eaton rear axle were produced from '68-'72. Usually, but not always found behind V8 automatic 3/4 ton trucks....
Enjoyed reading your thread also. It's great seeing another old truck resurrected!
You shouldn't have to change the hubs or spindles. Drill out the top two spindle holes to 1/2" and install backing plate and brake parts as they...
Nice truck...I've got one too. Yes, I'd be interested in hearing more about it.
I've flipped the gears around on a couple of flywheels. You might even be able to buy a new ring for the flywheel.
I've used a bucket of hot water before...
Yes, it does.
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flyn, I'm not advocating it's use, just posting a visual.
[IMG] This Warner brake controller was in my '49 6 volt truck when I got it.
The tan '56 Chevy pickup was my Dad's. It sold pretty quick
216, 5.14 gears and 9 foot box... [IMG]
Front springs are the same on '47-'55 1st Series for 1/2 and 3/4 ton trucks. Part number 3702793
I think the stock caps look pretty cool. :D
A friend of mine just picked up a '48 that someone added the in cab tank behind the seat. The truck still had the frame mounted tank as well.
What did the donor rear come out of and what is your new gear ratio? How much wider is the new axle? I'm sure you'll be enjoying a higher (and...
Wheelbase should be 125.25". All 3/4 tons had the same wheelbase and the same length bed. Original engine would be a 216.
Check out Dodge and Ford 3/4 to one ton vans with Dana 60's. Many have a 3.54 ratio as well as a limited slip and are pretty close to the width...
Should be an SM420, used in GM trucks from '48 to '67. The T5 will work with a few mods.
Try Rockauto.com
The 292 carburetor has a larger throat diameter than the 250 carb.
http://www.fifthaveinternetgarage.com/parts/parts_counter_3.html These guys have OD cables as well as other parts...some of em are a little spendy.
Shout out from Binghamton....
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