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jrdamien · 11-11-2013, 10:48 PM

So I tore it down today. Could some of you help me out with a few questions?

A: Leaf spring perches. I had to grind the rivets (or whatever they are) on the shackles/perches to get the front and rear leaf springs off. The perches are in great condition but what sort of bolts or connectors do I use to reconnect them to the frame?

B: Transmission support. I took out the stock crossmember because it's not going to work with the T5 setup I'm going to use. Do I need to add some reinforcement in place of that member?

C: Clutch/brake pedal mount. For those of you who have upgraded to power brakes do you use the stock mount and pedal assembly?

11-11-2013, 10:48 PM	#9
jrdamien Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 149	Re: 1950-ish Chevy 3100 Build So I tore it down today. Could some of you help me out with a few questions? A: Leaf spring perches. I had to grind the rivets (or whatever they are) on the shackles/perches to get the front and rear leaf springs off. The perches are in great condition but what sort of bolts or connectors do I use to reconnect them to the frame? B: Transmission support. I took out the stock crossmember because it's not going to work with the T5 setup I'm going to use. Do I need to add some reinforcement in place of that member? C: Clutch/brake pedal mount. For those of you who have upgraded to power brakes do you use the stock mount and pedal assembly?