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| | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | I ran into an old friend who has stock (4.11) gears and became jealous that I am running 3.55 and wants to have a similar setup. Since I believe Patrick's is no longer, who do you guy recommend as a source?
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Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 ODSS Lawman | | ODSS Lawman Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,418 | Joe Mendola, aka Mothertrucker Mother Trucker Trucks 520-570-4824 [email protected]
SWEET Sergeant At Arms: Old Dominion Stovebolt Society BUNS?!?!?!Where we're going, we don't need no buns.....1950 GMC 450 1951 Chevy 1/2-TonThe GreenMachineIn the Stovebolt Gallery | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | Sweet,
Thanks but the phone number you provided doesn't like me. I didn't realize that MT was still around. Email bounced back as well.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | Send MT a PM, he's an active member, his handle is Mother.Trucker. Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,038 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,038 | Or go straight to his Ebay ad, just search Chevrolet truck 3.55 and you will see his product.
Kent | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Craig,
It you are looking for "parts kits" and cannot find some, let us know.
I am a firm believer/promoter of those parts kits.
Your installation will have:
- fewer leaks
- smoother/quieter running/operation | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | Kent,
I found MT on ebay with thanks.
Tim,
Thanks. While I wait to see if my friend wants to move forward, I'm now considering replacing my own 3.55 gears for mine have been recently found shredding some metal which is ending up in the oil. Got 13,000 miles on them and think it's probably best to simply replace the gears as well as both pinion bearings, etc. If there is a parts kit that you recommend, I'd be interested.
Regards
Craig
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Here are some vendors who list the parts kits for sale: Chevs of the 40sClassic Parts - 1940-1950Classic Parts 1951-1954MT (Mother-Trucker) is the best source for the R&P gear set. A 1954 31xx would need an earlier ring gear carrier. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | Thanks Tim. I have sent MT a PM. Will keep you guys posted.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 230 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2017 Posts: 230 | You mentioned in you posting about parts kits for rear end conversions to a 3.55.
Mother Trucker has the gear sets.
Can you tell me more about the kit?
Thanks,
Mike
By the way, is there anybody in The Tampa/St Petersburg area that has done this?
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1940 Chevy 1/2 Ton presently... Almost done
1940 Chevy Business Coupe... In pieces
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,146 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,146 | From The Filling StationKit includes: 2 Carrier Bearings, Pinion Bearing - Front, Pinion Bearing - Rear, 2 Wheel Bearings, 2 Rear Axle Seals, Torque Tube Bushing & Seal Assembly, Differential Carrier & Cover Gaskets, U-joint Gasket Kit, and Pinion Installation Tool. Does not include shim pack. Individual kit parts are also available. https://www.parts123.com/parts123/y...F0UNQ76238211414a~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000014a#They sell kits with the Okie Bushing or without Okie Bushing https://www.parts123.com/parts123/y...1F0UNQ76238211414a~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000014x 3.55:1 R&P Install instructions pdf (may take a couple seconds to load) https://www.chevsofthe40s.com/images_media/instructions/INS_RPINSTALL%20TRK.pdf | | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,054 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,054 | Jim Carter has the Installation Kit, but they're currently on back order. PN HP166
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | I have been in touch with MT who does have the gear sets. For my case which is possibly replacing my current 3.55 set, he highly recommends I first tear everything apart to inspect and replace just the items which are showing possible issues. But since I just pulled a muscle in my back, I'll need to heal up a bit before ripping into the turd's backside.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,146 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,146 | | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,839 | Thanks jorb and Tim for the links. Lots of good stuff to read before any of us go ripping into such a project.
Craig My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
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