And......Brian and I went for a ride in the 55 SHAKER also,
which isn't much of a shaker at all, especially compared to
my 3600. Nice job on that step-side Brian.
A real noticeable difference in the ride between the 1/2 ton
and 3/4 ton trucks. Lighter wheels, lighter frame, lighter
rear axle all make for a smoother ride.
I noticed the same thing in a '52,3100 that a one time friend
of mind had restored. I rode shotgun on a 1,000 mile trip to
KC, MO one weekend in September.
Also obvious is a considerable difference in the performance
between my 216 and Brian's 235 in his '55. And after the
216 in that '52 was replaced with a 235 it was a lot
peppier truck.
Denny Graham
Sandwich, IL
Last edited by Denny Graham; 05/28/2015 12:48 AM.
