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The pad on the rear mount for my 3-speed ('53 3100) appears shot and needs replaced but is held on with rivets. For those that have done this I assume you cut the rivets and replace with bolts?
http://www.chevsofthe40s.com/detail/6243/Chevrolet_TRANSMISSION_MOUNT_REBUILD_KIT_PAD_BOLTS.html

This is my first truck with a 3-speed and I also assumed that the oil fill plug is on the passenger side about half way up. Then I read this in my manual in the universal joint assembly section: "Remove speedometer drive gear and fill housing with transmission lubricant".
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/shop/1948_51truck/51ctsm0452.htm

Which is correct?

Allan,

That $8.50 doesn't sound bad to save you the running around to find the right thickness of rubber. I just dropped by a rubber supply house here in Kansas City and found what I needed in the scrap bin. Probably not available in most areas.

As you will see in the pictures I sent you, I also made spacers for the bolt sleeves. Not sure how well it would work without supporting the sleeves from slipping side to side.

Don't forget to thin the bolt heads or they will hit the ball mount.

Paul