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Re: [oletrucks] spring mounts-rear

To: "dph55@pdq.net" <dph55@PDQ.net>
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] spring mounts-rear
From: ADvent@thuntek.net
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2000 08:19:15 -0600
i have your brackets, is it a half  or 3/4 ton?

"dph55@pdq.net" wrote:

> Has anyone had experience with trying to repair rear spring mounts on a 47-54
> truck? that is the riveted mounting brackets on the frame to which the spring
> shackles mount? Mine are wallowed out tremendously from years of neglect. I
> thing they are cast steel and seem to be the same on GMC and chevrolet. I have
> thought about machining them out and putting in a sleeve and filling the
> balance of the gap with weld. Have also been on the lookout for good used
> ones. Most of the used ones are attached to differentials and springs which
> must be bought to get the brackets. If absolutely necessary that can be done.
> Thanks.
>
> Dave Handley
> 5 window GMC 51
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959

oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959

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