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A couple more pictures.

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So damn cool like that. What do you plan on doing?

Brian

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I just received a power front disc brake kit and some lap belts. That's all for now, just want to make it a little safer to drive.

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And honestly you don't have to have disc brakes, I drive a car with tiny 1.5 inch by 9 inch drums every single day. Unless you are spending a lot of time on windy roads in the mountains and stuff like that you do not need those discs.

Brian

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With my 13 year.old son wanting to ride in it I will feel safer with improved braking. I just hope everything fits, they told me it will with a replacement cross member.

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I hear you but honestly driving habits are WAY more important than the brake components. I fix cars every single day with GIANT disc brakes, the driver didn't put their foot on the brake pedal and push on it soon enough was the problem.

Believe me, study traffic as I have and you will find it's up to your driving more than anything. I feel the same way about my loved ones believe me, I give a ride to my daughter to school every single day with those drum brakes.

Under most circumstances there is ZERO difference between the disc and the drum. The distance you have left between you and the car ahead of you is the difference.

Brian

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I agree with what you are saying, it's hard to drive this truck recklessly. My concern is other drivers, I am hoping this improves my braking but it may make very little difference.

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Brian's got great advice...because I happen to agree...haha

Seriously, do your research on your disc conversion because there's countless threads on the web about guys losing braking distance and performance because they didn't do them properly.

I'll echo Brian by saying that properly maintained and setup drums will stop as efficiently and effectively as discs.

By the way, I really like your stocker! I like to call them time capsules when they haven't been messed with.

Cheers!

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I can understand the disc vs drum not making a big difference, what I was really looking for is the power assist. Do you see that making a noticeable difference in stopping? My mechanic friend is supposed to help me install the kit next weekend, should I rethink this? I already have everything to do it but don't want to do something I'll regret.

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Disc brakes won't stop your truck any faster than drum brakes when setup correctly. Easy to setup correctly too.

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My truck is currently out of service but here's a couple of picture from a few years ago...

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Now there's a great looking 57! Very nice!:metal:

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Here's one I saw this morning. It's extremely original. On the seat is a sheet showing how to install turn signals, while a switch with some wiring is sitting on the dash.

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Wow...that's a real treasure...:cool:

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Thank you.

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Nice pickups. Gotta get that one on the road. Life is short and when a lot of people see these trucks out there it makes em smile. That can't be bad...:gmc2:

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Here's a few pics of my close to stock '55 2nd 3100. Body, frame, steering, suspension and brakes stock. A '69 Firebird 350 was put in it sometime in the '70s, I believe. And '67 Muncie, 4 speed, close ratio trans with Hurst shifter. Guy I bought it from said it was a 400, but "350" is cast in to the side of the block, no big deal anyway. The truck was passed around between different owners in the Inland Empire of So Calif. Cherry Valley, Beaumont, Mentone, and then Moreno Valley. It was originaly built in Los Angeles, and was a V8 pickup from the get go. Minimal rust and a fairly straight body were pluses: but the POs had kept it running all these years with bailing wire, duct tape and chewing gum! And some of the most Rube Goldberg fixes I've ever seen!! Bought it in 2013. I worked on it for 7 days a week for 3 months and then hammered out some small dents and shot it with red paint myself. I'm a carpenter, not a painter so the paint job is ……. protective? Been a blast and drive it several times a week. Old Poncho runs great and hauls the mail.

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capnduane, I love the stance and the color of that truck. Very nice.

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Great Longbed Kermitt. Double-Clutcher... indeed here's mine :gmc2:

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Good stuff! Love those GMC wheel covers!

Brian

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Great History & Story behind your ride...:gmc2:

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Just a couple of more shots of the "Blue Mule" :flagw:

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^^^ Very pretty truck^^^

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Yep I really dig that GMC!

Brian

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Is this RED truck going for July Truck of the month. Should really be posted. I love the way it sits.

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Thanks for the support! Put the '55 in the TOTM contest.

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1959

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Best

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Oooh, I REALLY like this. What color is it? Was that factory? Excellent look. More info please!

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It is the original color called Galway Green... straight 6 with the 3 on the tree.... drive it as often as I can, and it runs great! The interior is all stock and look good as well

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SOOOOO Cool! :metal:

Brian

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I pull this 1940s Rhinelander guide boat w/1953 3hp Johnson.... kinda like stepping back in time

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Very nice, truck looks great doing a little work.

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Thanks! I really like that color.

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Here's mine. Close to stock 56 Cameo. Belonged to my wifes grandfather when new. He passed it to her uncle, who gave it to me before he passed. He bought it new in 56 and owned a service station in Bellflower, Ca. When the 57 came out with the bed trim, he liked it so much he bought all the parts and had the bed painted along with it. I need to get the body redone. Not bad but the paint is pretty thin.

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that is beautiful! love the bed trim also. Nice to keep the family history in the family

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Thanks! Now if I could just get the transmission shop to fix the transmission leak, we will be in good shape.

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You should be proud for taking care of such a family heirloom. Slick ride... :gmc2:

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Nice thread.

Original 51 43kmiles

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Really beautiful original and stock trucks in here. Mine is a Canadian truck that was completely restored by the second owner about 20 yrs ago. I did a few small things but mostly just enjoyed it. Paint is a very close match to the original color.