Yep, it started snowing about 8:00 this morning, last night they were saying wouldn't start until 10:00 or 11:00... All week I've been trying and planning to rearrange the garage prior to the storm but didn't have time until this morning, in the snow. Yesterday helped a friend move all day and was too whooped, and too late by the time I got home. If only yesterday's forecast was true I would have finished just before the snow.

Got the GMC truck stuffed in, an 07 model axle on saw horses to pull the disc brakes, 19.5" and 18" wheels inside to check brake drum fit, and got the car in too. Just enough room to get around things and work.

Before you order those axle saddles have you thought of having some plasma or water jet cut from about 1.5" plate with bolt holes like you want? Then would need to mill (or plenty of careful grinding) to match axle tube diameter.
Honestly I'd keep looking for the Ford ones, they ought to be cheaper than anything else. Post a wanted ad on one of the Ford truck Forums, and or visit some junkyards in person. I'll keep an eye out when I go to the yards next.

•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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