I'm still amazed that after owning my 55 3/4 dually for 13 years, I never stumbled upon this site! I've been reading up a bit and will have some questions and hopefully some answers for others. The truck has the origional 235, heavy-duty 3 speed, a propeller shaft brake and a (I think) 4.59 rear. I found it in 1993 in Temple City Ca. It had a boom lift bolted to a 1/4" plate steel bed. A body shop used it to tow vehicles. They also added half a fender on each side to cover the back wheels. I do think that the medium duty 3/4 tons could come with 7.00-17 wheels as well. Mine had six 16-6 split rims that I changed out for modern rims.
I'm towing a 2500 lb. boat 3 miles to the ramp these days, and the rather steep hill getting there is pressing the old motor a bit. I'm looking at rebuilding and adding some horsepower to the 235 but if I get enough feedback that a 350 and th350 are the only good way to go, I'll have to consider that too. There are a few pics of the truck at Jim Carters site under Feature Trucks from July 2004.
Thanks,
Kim
Last edited by Peggy M; 08/15/2023 9:39 PM. Reason: added more info to the title
