I have a later truck than the one indicated in your post but the same concept applies. While it is true that trucks were designed to haul a load vs a car which is primarily designed to haul people. I have a 57 car and a 56 3100 truck. In stock form they both have the same wheelbase, use the same driveshaft and u-joints, the same size wheel cylinders front and rear, the same brake shoes front & rear, the same 3 speed transmission, and basically the same engine(s). The main drive train difference would be the differential and the 6 lug bolt pattern. I converted the truck to front disc brakes 15 years ago using parts from a Camaro/Malibu which are 5 lug. I also had the rear axles and drums re-drilled for 5 lug. It is a daily driver and have had virtually no problems with the system. It is not used to haul heavy loads, however.
Fred
Last edited by rfs56trk; 03/10/2016 5:28 PM.
