Re: [oletrucks] more 5 speed questions

[bob_keeland@usgs.gov]

I'm interested in the same information that Dave asked about below.  The
stouter T-5 would be good for my '51 as it is a 3/4 ton and I plan to use
it as a truck (some of you need to control your misgivings at this point).
Did Dave outline pretty much everything need to do so that the Camero T-5
would bolt to a mid-60s 283?  Would this T-5 hold up to hauling a trailer?

Also, is anyone aware of a dually rearend from a small pickup (such as an
S-10 set up for hauling heavy loads - uhaul or camper conversion).  I'm
sure that I have seen something like this, but cannot remember where.  If
I'm not dreaming, would the width be appropriate for a '51?  I plan to haul
a gooseneck trailer and could probably use the capacity.  I already have
overload springs.

If I stay with the original rearend (which I will have to find - $) I know
that I can replace the differential to obtain better gears ($), but is
there an 8-lug rim that is not split rim that will fit? Or, can I easily
change out the axles to a 5-lug pattern (to fit the disk brakes in front)?

BobK
51 3600 5-window project (and boy does it have a long way to go).
Arnaudville, LA





                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              
                                                                                
              


                                                                                
                  
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I don't want to beat this into the ground, I just want clarification. I
want to put a 5 speed in my '53 and this is what info I've gotten from
everyone here....

The way I see it, there are two options:

1. Get a t-5 from a 4.3 V-6 s-10. This tranny is stout enough to go behind
my 6 cylinder. Modifications needed are a shortened input shaft. Other than
that use the s-10 clutch, etc and it goes right on. Right??

2. Get a beefier T-5 from a Camaro/Firebird and a tail section from a s-10
to relocate the shifter then add the clutch, etc and bolt on. Right??

Please make any corrections necessary. I don't want to have my truck apart
any longer than necessary. This list is an invaluable resource. Thanks for
all your answers.

Dave Paulson
'51 & '53 1/2 tons
Spokane, WA




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