Nice work. Thanks for posting the photos.
What is the status of your drive train?
Do you still have the Hydra-Matic: engine, transmission, and rear end?
Will you be using that drive train?
Would you tell us more about the automatic adjusters used with the original brake assembly?
Please keep posting progress-photos.
Drivetrain status:
It's been a few years since I did all that research but if I recall correctly...
the engine has a rebuild tag on it from what I believe to be a local shop that is no longer in business. Engine numbers suggest that it is original, however, the head is from a 1952 Canadian Chevy car. I was told these have larger intake valves so I thought maybe I would just run with it, but I do not like that the valve cover is the 2 center bolt design where the '54 should have the perimeter bolts.
The transmission is a SM420. I don't remember what research showed as to whether it is even possible that this is original. But I do know that I am going to keep it. I am restoring this truck not to factory but to what a farmer who used the truck everyday would have had it.
Rear axle is original and staying as is (maybe a re-gear?? not sure)
For the auto adjusters - it is classic GM parts interchangeability (is that even a word?). I followed
THIS . Replacement shoes already have all the necessary modifications.
I can post pics if wanted.
It's nice to see someone else who is as crazy! Isn't sandblasting fun? It's a really good idea so you can see what condition everything is in. You came to the right place. Lots of people here to help with any questions you may have.
Aaaahhhhh yes, sandblasting is a delight. But very worth it!
I've been lurking on here for a few years, asked a few questions, but have searched A LOT and you are correct, I have learned so much just from searching and reading on here.
