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Re: [oletrucks] rear wheels not centered in opening

To: jelerath@home.com, oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] rear wheels not centered in opening
From: "Old Chevy Pickup" <oldchevypickup@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 20 Sep 2000 13:05:42 EDT
Jon,

That is how the rear end was set up in the first place.  I just bought a 
truck with the same rear that you are describing.  I hav no idea what it is 
out of.  Open drive train, but 5 bolt drums.

Dan Jacobsen - PA

'49 3100 327/Powerglide (hers)
'51 3100 5-window (mine)
'55.1 3100 rodsteration (mine)


>
>Hi All,
>When you look at my '53 3100 from the side, it is obvious that the rear 
>wheels are not centered in the fender opening.  Instead of being 
>approximately centered, they are about 4 inches to the front.  Is this 
>normal? if not, do you have any ideas of how I might correct it?
>
>Helpful info:
>I just replaced the rear springs and noticed that the smoth pin is in the 
>front and the threaded pin is at ther rear of the spring. Since the new 
>springs had the bushings already installed, I presume that the springs are 
>not in backwards.  The distance from the front spring eye to the "center 
>bolt" (that holds all the leaves together) is shorter than from the rear 
>eye to the same bolt.  Is this correct installation or are they in 
>backwards?
>
>The differential is a GM with removable carrier, sort of like a F%$d 9".... 
>but it has GM cast into the housing.  The locating hole is in the center of 
>the spring perchs, which are in line with the axle, not offset to the front 
>or rear.
>
>If there is any other information you need so that you could help me, let 
>me know.
>
>Jon
>'53 3100
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