New project, not mine but helping out a friend.

In many ways it is like my 48 Chevy but hopefully learning from mine will allow this GMC to come together quicker and be as good or better in the end.

I'll start with a list of components:

53 GMC 2 ton frame, cab, front clip.
1978 Detroit Diesel 4-53T engine.
Roadranger RT-610 transmission, 10 speed
Front spindles and huge rotors from a Spicer axle, with 6 lug Budd stud centered bolt pattern.
Power steering gear box from an Isuzu cab over truck.
Rear axle from? It's a Dana 80 with 3.73 gears (might want 3.54 or even 3.31??), also has same disc brakes as the front and same bolt pattern.
Wheels are 6"x22.5 tubeless and will run 9-22.5 or 9R22.5 tires (have 4 good bias ply now)

My part of this project is to get the engine, transmission, axles, steering and so on complete so it's a running driving stopping truck with a cab that fits. Then when it leaves my shop it'll all come apart for the final cleanup paint and reassembly.

More to come, stay tuned!

Grigg

Last edited by Peggy M; 08/24/2024 8:45 PM. Reason: picture link broken
•1951 GMC 250 in the Project Journals
•1948 Chevrolet 6400 - Detroit Diesel 4-53T - Roadranger 10 speed overdrive - 4 wheel disc brakes
•1952 Chevrolet 3800 pickup
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