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I don't waste my time looking for hens teeth so just go to Rock Auto and order a ring and pinion (R&P). There is 3.42 available for the 8.875 R&P which most have or 3.55 for a Dana 60. If the truck is just a cruiser the shallow gears are fine but if a load hauler or trailer toter then the 3.73...

Need more information. A 292 has the same bell housing bolt pattern that was used from a 153 four cylinder to a 454 big block. Any standard or automatic will bolt up including all the overdrives. This is true up to when GM come out with the 60 degree V6. The easiest OD automatics are the 700R4...

Since it is on one side only you can replace ONE SECTION at a time. Start with the worst one and after it is done do the second but wouldn't cut out all three at once. If the outside of the cowl is not rusty it will support the door pillar. If the floor where the battery box hole is still has...

The 54 engine is the best 235 fit. The 58-62 235 is the best engine but takes a water pump relocation kit. Worth it in my opinion and gives thousands of more engines to choose from. You will need a bell housing with the correct frame mount for a 53. Any of the three speeds for torque tube...

Short answer---NO. you do not show where you are located but if near north Texas we have several 55-59 pull outs in the rear end scrap pile that are waiting for scrap prices to go up. The factory 3.90 ratio is ideal for an overdrive transmission. 99% of our street rod builds have disc brakes and...

Here's one for "cantdrivemall". Just because ones abilities are limited to a wax job or new set of tires doesn't mean others lack the skill and desire to convert an ugly duckling into a swam. The 54 Olds convertible before and after pics are NOT the worst car/truck I have done. I thrive on the...

I hope you know that what you have on the menu is going to run around 20k if you don't have to farm out any work. Once done it will never drive like a modern vehicle and it is IMPOSSIBLE to not have wind noise above 60mph. Now with the disclaimers over with a few tips: Use a GOOD IFS and not a...

We put a Saturn Vue unit on our 1941 Ross forklift but have a Prius to go on my 37 Buick. All need to wait for Russ to do a step by step since his articles and pictures are SO much better than mine.

Emergency (or parking) brake transfer link. Also known as an equalizer bar. Do a search for " picture of Huck emergency brake " and it will show that link installed.

We do this to about 6 or 8 AD trucks a year so a bit more information would help for advise. Are you leaving the straight front axle and drum brakes? If so then the early Colorado will give you drum brakes and six lug wheel bolt pattern. If going to an IFS, which one? If drums and a 4.75 bolt...

If you ask our host for a free PAPER catalog it has a very good year identification and description on one of the first pages. May do so online also but that is above my skill level.

If you are speaking of the U-joint (not yoke) at the front of the torque tube it is held to the transmission output shaft by a 3/8-24 bolt and a thick washer. If your rear end actually has a yoke that takes U-bolts or straps to retain the needle bearing cups to the yoke then the rear has been...

I have some pics of the AD-Engineering cab/bed mount that may give you a ball park idea. After using a kit we made a "mule" out of a 52 3100 by bolting all the sheet metal together and fastened the bed to the back of the cab with the correct spacing. Now we just lower the complete assembly down...

Jack up and put jack stands under rear end. Take off wheels and brake drums Take cover off back of differential---10 bolts Remove set bolt that runs through the spider gear pin---about 3 inches long and has a small hex head usually 5/16 to 7/16 inch Remove pin and square spacer block Push in on...

If you can't pull the front clip in 20 minutes don't apply for a job here. Seriously, for this task it is the only way to go. One thing I would do is to drill 1/8" holes through the hood hinges for reassembly alignment as this is tricky at times. Label you wires, cables, hoses, linkages, etc so...

There is no rule where a different master cylinder has to be mounted in the factory position. On some with bigger transmissions (automatic) and with column shifter we move the master cylinder back away from all the congestion. A longer actuator rod is needed and a new service hole is made in the...

The standard for air shocks for years has been Gabriel Highjackers (? sp). They will raise to the desired position but the ride will be much more harsh than with the proper spring.

Nate gave away one of my secrets on power and economy---higher temps. All my street rods have welded aluminum radiators and Vintage or Old Air heater cores. I run a 16# cap which raises the BP to 260* which lets me run at the desired 238*. My wife's Buick had dual electric fans where the first...

Supposed to go all the way down. If it doesn't the usual problem is that either the metal channel or the felt is out of position. With the window all the way up a flashlight and mirror will let you check out both.

The basic frame is the same 47-53 and as Nate mentioned, a few tweaks were done during the seven year run. Shock mounts, spare tire brackets, maybe(?) the angle of the rear engine mount, and the rear cab mounts are a few that come to mind but you can definitely use a 53 frame under a 47 and...