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| | | | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 31 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 31 | Can you install a T5 on a 1937 GMC 1/2 ton? All the examples I have seen are on later trucks.
Thanks.
Mike J 37 GMC
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | What engine does a 37 GMC use?
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | 239, 259 previously Buick, etc., some were flathead Pontiac or Olds. I have 2 bbl. carb adapter for Olds.
All one needs is clutch disc to match splines on T-5;
Bolt trans to bellhousing, if input shaft and retainer are correct length, make matching bolt holes in trans or in bellhousing, or both, preferably in bellhousing since Al trans, otherwise, appropriate adapter plate of correct thickness for input shaft and retainer. Use GMC clutch.
I presume not torque tube driveshaft. Make new driveshaft.
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 203 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2015 Posts: 203 | Check out the T5 post I made recently, I put a link to a clutch that I bought at Speedway.
1953 GMC 1-Ton Pickup with 350 and 700R4
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 31 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2001 Posts: 31 | The truck has a 230 olds flathead motor.
What rear end should I go with. Posts I have seen have said to use a s-10 4x4 rear because it is wider.
Mike J 37 GMC
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | That is true, are your wheels 6 on 5.5? Or?
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
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