The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network - View Single Post - 1963 GMC Step-Van 7

Aberdare · 12-20-2017, 08:14 PM

Wednesday 20 December 2017, 3:30 pm.

With 5 out of 6 wheel studs broken off, it took some heat with an oxy-acetelyne torch to give the rims some friendly persuasion to let go from the rear hubs, then a few gentle "WHACKS" with a 5lb maul to end up on the floor after being stationary for 15 years in a Farmer's Field. The brake drums took a little more persuasion with a cutting torch, before they let go and surrendered.

With the rear brake assemblies stripped off, the only actual brake that is now left, is the parking brake on the rear of the transmission. I installed new wheel studs and lug nuts to mount the rims back on, so the van can now be easily moved.

More to follow on this as things progress.

12-20-2017, 08:14 PM	#12
Aberdare Registered User Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 141	Re: 1963 GMC Step-Van 7 Wednesday 20 December 2017, 3:30 pm. With 5 out of 6 wheel studs broken off, it took some heat with an oxy-acetelyne torch to give the rims some friendly persuasion to let go from the rear hubs, then a few gentle "WHACKS" with a 5lb maul to end up on the floor after being stationary for 15 years in a Farmer's Field. The brake drums took a little more persuasion with a cutting torch, before they let go and surrendered. With the rear brake assemblies stripped off, the only actual brake that is now left, is the parking brake on the rear of the transmission. I installed new wheel studs and lug nuts to mount the rims back on, so the van can now be easily moved. More to follow on this as things progress. Attached Images __________________ RED SEAL CERTIFIED JOURNEYMAN SINCE 1993 My 1966 GMC Value Van Project 1951 GMC 9430 1-Ton I'm just going to put an OUT-OF-ORDER sign on my forehead... and call it a day.