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You know when you buy a truck project, then have 5 kids and it sits for 7 years? Well that's what happened here. Almost a decade ago I dismantled my 53 3100 and slowly over the last year have been getting things done and it is now time to put things back together. Problem is I no longer have the hardware to bolt the cab to the shackles and the shackles to the frame, I have been able to find front end kits here and there but not specifics like the aforementioned shackle attach hardware. Where are you guys getting your hardware?
Thanks
Walt
*UNDER CONSTRUCTION* 1953 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton-previously abandoned resto. My Project BoltI hate when people leave their brains at home. Seriously when did critical thinking and customer service go out the window? How about common sense and striving to go the extra mile? Idiots, surrounded by idiots it tell you.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 A teacher, but always an apprentice. | | A teacher, but always an apprentice. Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,168 | The shackles just bolt to the frame and cab with 3/8' coarse thread. I think 1 1/4" long will do. I used locking nuts to ensure they don't come loose. The front cab mount bolt I used grade 8 1/2" I believe. Can't recall how long it is.
The rear shackles bolt through the cab floor and thread into a little plate that has two holes tapped. If you've lost it, it is a simple piece to build with a piece of steel, drill, tap and grinder. Brad's picture shows these plates on the left hand side. | | |
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