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#37911 08/12/2003 6:22 PM | Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 67 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2003 Posts: 67 | Hi guys. I have a mint'58 GMC 2.5 ton flatdeck. The original 270 has bit the dust. I have a donor 350 small block on hand. Will this bolt up to the original Muncie 4-speed (Muncie SM420)?
The truck also has the original rear end. The 10 bolt single speed with a 5:43 ratio. Rear axle is 10 stud (#2367009).
To get better highway driveability and fuel economy, does anyone know of an 'easy' gear ratio swap? Would it be simpler to get a late model rear and swap drum to drum? Would a transmission change be a good option, such as an R700, or..?
Finally, my last question, does anyone know the easiest way to put power steering on this truck. What would be a good donor unit ?
Many Thanks,
Royzell in Shawnigan Lake B.C.
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58 2.5 ton, engine swap, rear end or tranny, power steering ?
| Royzell | 08/12/2003 6:22 PM | |
Re: 58 2.5 ton, engine swap, rear end or tranny, power steering ?
| George Grenley | 08/21/2003 10:49 PM | |
Re: 58 2.5 ton, engine swap, rear end or tranny, power steering ?
| Royzell | 08/23/2003 3:32 PM | |
Re: 58 2.5 ton, engine swap, rear end or tranny, power steering ?
| George Grenley | 08/23/2003 6:13 PM | |
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