Why not trade it in for a '54 with a Hydra-Matic?
Toyota box mounts in the stock location, maintaining stock steering geometry. 800 series GM steering box kits mount forward of the axle, outside...
If I had to do it again I'd use the Toyota box. Looks like a Spicer 45 to me. I'll try to remember to take pics tonight.
If you're not worried about originality you could install an "in the hose" valve and either control it with a pull cable like is used for your...
I think it should have rear shocks. Being a 57 GMC, it should have a Spicer 45 rear end like my truck does. Is the rear cover on the...
Damper It is called a "Road Shock Damper". Following from '57 GMC 100 series sales brochure.
10 1/2 ton 2 123" wheelbase 8 347" Pontiac V8 c built in Oakland Ca plant...
Looks like there is a brake fluid leak where the hard line on the frame attaches to the rubber line going to the rear axle.
Those canisters do contain weights and springs. Standard on GMC Suburbans and optional on all 1/2 ton trucks. You should remove them and send...
I agree with Cowboy. Found this: http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2501241720039612029aMRSFh picture of a very similar dash plate attached to...
Did you at least put juice brakes on it Evan?
End of story (I hope) I found a 20" stick of pre-made brake line at FLAPS with the proper fittings already on it. Used a piece of coat hanger...
The problem with dropped axles is getting the tie rod to clear the frame & oil pan. You can flip the tie rod, but then you have to worry about it...
Did they HAVE color pictures when you were 18 Naye?
Spent part of October and most of November 1965 at Lackland myself. I'm sure Air Farce basic training was nothing compared to Army or Marines,...
The humidity was over 50%, so Ken didn't take his truck out. Actually, he stopped here on his way home from work.
The master cylinder (dual chamber upgrade kit from one of the Old Trucks parts providers) gave up after 15 years of service on my daily driver 57...
Shouldn't be a problem. An engineer would have to try real hard to design a socket, wiring and the dome light contacts on the light switch to...
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