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Old 08-14-2014, 09:07 AM   #12
colgad
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Re: 22.5'' Alum. Wheel Blanks from Ebay

Not much to tell really it's a 67 C50.
I cut most all of the frame off of just past the rear cab mount
I used the rear frame of the 92 Topkick so I would have a more modern suspension. I removed two spring leafs, leaving only one really thick leaf.
A large swaybar and disk brakes.

The original 327 is still running with the granny 4 speed. Normally you would not have to use 1st gear but with the rear end changing from a two speed 8.22-1 to 4.11-1 first gear is needed.

This will not be a rocket even after I remove the 327 to the 454 I have in the shop. But will roll down the highway at 2400 at 70.

My biggest challenge now is to find a C60 83-88 front axle so I can run 22.5's with disk brakes. Currently I have the brakes bleed and are working but I do not trust the front drums and as you all know they are the 20" widow makers
The TopKick front axle is to wide and the tires would stick out.
thanks for asking about my C50 pickup project.
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