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52-53 GMC 454-30 GVW 19500 lbs. 302 CID, 5 speed Clark 205V, PTO, Micro Brake lock, Single speed rear axle 5.33. 6.5x20, 6 lug x 8.75 bolt circle x 6.25 hole center, Motor Wheel rims Hub Centered 8.25x20 tires (rotten).

Original Radio, Deluxe Heater, PTO controls, Dump lever.

Purchased it as a parts donor truck for $500.00.

Been looking for wheels, bumper, grill, speed0meter drive.

This thing has everything I need. Using it as a parts truck because there are no papers.

It even runs and is drivable, no brakes though. Master cylinder is frozen.

Someone in the past has swapped out the 2 speed for a single speed with 5.33 gears.

Wweeeee here we go again.

5.33 is pretty high-you are lucky. That bolt pattern is pretty common w/ 22.5 tires.

If it's the one that was bundled in with the other trucks, I knew you would buy it. Congrats.

Yes it was with the other trucks...

No papers, but Curtis will give me a Bill of Sale with company logo. I believe it to be registered as a 1953, but like mine built in 52. It does still have the license plates. Last registered in 1991.

Could not pass it up. It is all there and runs, but no brakes, master cylinder is froze and dump box and hydraulic pump are gone.

It has:
302 CID w/2 barrel
Clark 205V 5 speed trans
Stock factory AM 6v RADIO
Stock factory 6v Deluxe Heater
Micro Brake lock
Chelsea PTO w/drive line & shift lever
5.33 Single Speed rear axle
Motor Wheel rims, 6 lug wheels 6.5x20 - hub pilot w/compression washer lug nuts, (same as what I have) 8.75 bolt circle w/6.25 hole center for pilot..

Sheet metal has lost all its paint buitl absolutely no dents or welds. Cherry parking lights, Bumper slash apron, grill and hood.

Doors are intact with windows and door locks and window cranks, even the metal trim pieces for door panels are there and headliner bows. Only passenger-side windshield is broken.

Has pull cable for PTO engage and lever for dump box which is gone.

It is still 6v positive ground system. It has the same trans as mine. It has the Speedometer drive I need for mine. And the correct wheels, so now I have 4 spares. Plus spare engine and trans.

Sent you a PM.

Got it...;)

Went and pick up the new/old GMC 454-30 today...it now sets proudly in my driveway.

Will get pictures to tomorrow.

Sounds great !. Can you get a photo of them both together?

In time to come.

I need to make some corrections (according to info plate in glove box) about the specs.

The trans is 207V 5DD, not a 205V
Rear axle is a Timken BD H100-1 w/6.80 ratio, not 5.33 ration.
PTO is an Arrow Gear Co. 06-22, not Chelsea.