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| | | | Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 46 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2018 Posts: 46 | so I'm going to be putting new shock absorbers in the 50 GMC half ton does anybody have any tips or tricks for making the installation go a little bit easier?
1950 GMC 1/2 Ton Long Box
228-Zenith carb- SM420-bendix brakes
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,518 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,518 | They went on really well after I removed the cab on the restoration. Just make sure you hold the upper stem and dust shield from turning and then remove the nut, grommet retainer and grommet, then hold the bottom and stem and remove the nut the same way. Pretty easy, providing everything isnt rusted in place.
1953 Chevrolet 3100261 cu inch, sm420, 3.55 rear, torque tube still,omaha orange, still 6 volt, RPO green glass, side carrier spare, all done In the DITY GalleryVideo of the 261 running1964 GMC 1000305 Big Block V6, sm420, the next cab off restoration
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | Installation is the easy part. Had to use the cutting torch to get the originals out.
Fred
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