Well after a couple of years on a timeout, I'm finally back to working on my 53 3100. I already got the frame ready and grafted a Monte Carlo front end on it. Previously, the frame had been stripped by an aquantance that was helping out. Unfortunately he lost a lot of items including the rear cab shackles. I found a place where I can buy them though I couldn't find the mounting hardware for them. I also already purchased the front mounting kit.
So my question, does anyone have any guidance on purchasing these items or what else I may need as well as installation advice? Also, I saw some talk about not using shackles and using something a little more modern but wasn't sure if this was something I should consider. I'm pretty much a newb when it comes to this truck so I'm learning as I go and any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Tks
