Hey Tony,
I have a 53 GMC 3/4 ton. I believe he's a Model 152-22.
Unfortunately, previous owners had a 1955 235 replace the 228 and it has also lost the Hydramatic which was switched to a SM420 4-speed. So, I decided to keep an original look with the truck but go ahead and make some modern safety mods.
Previous owners also converted to 12v w/alternator. I've rewired the truck from bumper to bumper. Added LED's to the bedroll for better stop and directionals. The parking lights also converted to turnsignals.
Two piece driveshaft, front half is torque tube, last half is open. I've recently replaced the rear-end gears with those from a '72 c/20 to get 4.10's. Radial tires with safety rims ride much better than original split rims.
Replaced single master cylinder with dual master cylinder. Replaced all brake lines.
Rides like you would imagine. Does not like any gas when starting out in first. If I give it any gas it bucks and jumps.
My wife calls him Jumpin' Jack Flash. He jumps, he's a Missouri mule, but I don't know where she get's the flash part.
Would have replied sooner but yesterday went to the Packer game and that was an all day affair. So... had to work a little late tonight.
Rick
