I use Permatex "Right Stuff" instead of gaskets, and thats what I did on my HO52. Regarding brakes, I bought a bracket kit for the HO52 that allows you to install discs in lieu of the old drums but I havent installed them yet. I had nothing but heartache with adjusting my drums on this truck (either they drug or I had next to nothing) so I put discs on the front. I havent jacked it up this fall yet to see if the rear drums are still in adjustment.
