Well for one, my "Tinker's Toy" won't be put back together from stock parts. Two, there is so much missing to the '53, that I have the option of re-assembling it as I see fit. The swap of the innards of the torque tube to something more modern [hook-up to a THM350], just shows me that it'd be easier to hunt down a '72 2WD Blazer axle and springs, and make my own perches. If the ratio is too high, I can get something lower at a buddy's rear end shop.
Another question for the rodders: is it possible to "mate" modern [S-10] steering linkages and tie rod ends to the '53 spindle arms on the straight axle? My truck has no steering box, and I'm thinking of using more modern parts that will be easier to get locally, rather than a special order online or in a catalog.
1965 Olds F85 wagon
1969 Olds Cutlass
1965 Falcon Van
1969 El Camino
1972 GMC 3/4T
1972 K5 Blazer
1971 C10
1976 Suburban
1978 Suburban
1930 F**d AA Stake
1989 CK3500 2WD
2000 CK3500 4WD
1953 GMC 3100
1] *Note* All drawings are subject to engineering changes at any given time without notice of: barometric pressure, wind patterns, caffiene, or written authorization of the female.
2] Cash for Clunkers: You can have my truck, after it has turned into a pile of rust in the driveway.
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