... a 54 Chevy/GMC kingpin set and the same thing for a 57? Reason I am asking is because Stainless Steel Brakes offers a needle bearing king pin kit for 51-54 trucks, but not for TF models. According to the Hollander's Interchange Manual, the spindle (steering knuckle) interchanges between all 51-59 Chevy and GMC half ton pickups, however the front axle is different from AD to TF 1/2 ton trucks. Specs for the spindle (taken from my 57 GMC Maintenance Manual: King pin length 5 5/16" diameter 0.8660" - 0.8665" Steering knuckle bushing length 1 5/16" I.D. 0.867" - 0.868"
Bill- I can't believe this got 71 looks, but no replies. You win the award for toughest question. I also have wondered if 1/2 ton spindels would fit a 3/4 axle. Mine is a dumb question, I'm sure. I don't need to worry about screwing with my 3/4 frame, but before I got my 1/2 ton frame I wondered if there was a way to convert it from that 8-lug mess to something on the 6 or 5 lug pattern. I know getting rid of the 3/4-40MPH-is-as-fast-as-y're-gonna-go-ass-end is no problem, but I didn't have a clue as to what the heck could happen to the front end. I imagine there's others out there that wonder the same thing. (?) Those of us that don't have the knowledge level of the rest of the site keepers that keep this place alive. By the way- were's Nate?
No he's not only laughing He is rolling on the floor. Hope he is feeling better has been struggling recently. Back problems can be the worst.
I'm Still Alive But just barely some days . This is a good question and I don't know . It's one of those go to the junkyard with parts and calipers typ of questions SWMBO's kitchen is still apart (over 2 YEARS) so Ihad to go out to find my Gumbo fix last week MMmmmmmm Gumbo ! .
MMMMMM Gumbo... Hey Nate- 1st, I'm glad yer back! 2nd. Since you've been off the air, I've learned how to make a MEAN breather cap gumbo! It has a distinct Bar-B-Qued flavor. Not to spicy- just right! I learned that the trick was to be sure to mix the oil that rises to the top, back into the gumbo! I use to skim it off, but since then I've learned that it's the oil that really makes breather cap gumbo G-R-E-A-T!!!
It's all in the roux If you take that oil that surfaces to the top and add an equal amount of flour, you get the perfect roux, which everyone knows is the basis for any good gumbo.
Secret Road Draught Tube Gumbo Recipe... Well yeah but don't forget to add a teaspoon of used brake fluid and the wipings off the bottom of a Muncie SM420 tranny , the side loader three speed wipings are not the same...... Some days I'm the windshield , some days I'm the bug.......
You guys are just NEVER gonna let me live that one down BTW I make GREAT gumbo. My jambalaya is even better. Andy
Andy's Humiliation ...Of COURSE NOT ! What kinda freinds would we all be iffn' we didn't kick you when you're down Andy Long Island is a wee too far for me to drive to just to sample Gumbo & Jambalya.......... HMmmmm...or is it ?
Nice Title, Nate!!! That stuff doesn't freeze well or I'd overnight some to you. Gotta be fresh. Now you got me thinkin' up a shopping list. BTW, I am still working on the right Cchiropractor for you in your area. It has not been easy. I just emailed my friend in San Fran last week and he didn't get back to me again Gonna call him on the phone tonight. Haven't forgotton about it, just it is very tough to find someone that does the work. Andy
I smell a Gumbo cookoff coming! No offense, Andy, but what the hell does a good ole Italian boy living in NYC know about gumbo? Or do you have some coon-ass blood in you? If your travels ever bring you to Houston, call me and I'll take you to the best gumbo in town, my treat. That goes for everybody on this forum, except you, Bill Hanlon, you live too close.
Don't Worry..... It's an AMERICAN thing ! You know how you think Steak & Kidney Pudding is great ? (note to Yanks: this stuff isn't even FOOD by our standards) , well , our Southern brothers have given us one of the world's greatest foods ~ Gumbo , Jambalya and many others , rich , tasty thick (oh crap I'm drooling again) hot & spicy stuff you shovel in as much as you can get 'cause food like this doesn't come r'ound often enough in life..... The better ones might singe your delicate European palate a bit but you'd get used to it prettydamnquick I think . Mmmmmm Soul Food . -Nate
