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| | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 235 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 235 | I thought it would be really nice to put a brake booster on my '53 3600 as I saw them all the time when just browsing through catalogs. What I guess I didn't see, was that they were for the 3100 and only an automatic? I've got the 3/4 ton with a manual transmission. Of course, the transmission isn't in it yet, and the engine is a 235 out of a '55 car that had a hydro-glide - but all I have is the manual. Am I out of luck for a brake booster? I've looked at every site I can but I would love to be wrong if someone can point me in the right direction.
'53 Chevy 3604 Five Window Cab ('56 235)
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 631 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2016 Posts: 631 | Depends ..........some of the reasons they says automatic only is because the three speed column shift linkage is the interference issue. If you have a 4 speed top shifter the linkage is not a issue.
Some instructions also mention the cross member must be modified with out says which cross member. Some are referring to a engine transmission conversion where the rear tail shaft cross member is added and causes an interference issue. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 235 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 235 | Mines a 3600 with the shifter on the floor. I can modify frame if necessary but would rather not. Does that make a difference?
'53 Chevy 3604 Five Window Cab ('56 235)
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 235 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 235 | Please, anyone? I did find a booster kit for 3/4 ton (link below) but it's for their disc brake conversions. Could I use this with my master cylinder? Or is there a different booster someone knows about? Or could I use the 1/2 ton kits that are so abundant? Anyone? https://www.hollisterroad.com/proddetail.php?prod=4754BOOSTERKIT
'53 Chevy 3604 Five Window Cab ('56 235)
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