1953 Gmc 5 Window

[Rat_Rods_Forever]

Here goes nothing,

1953 gmc 5 window, was a project when I bought it, I am putting a full oilier 1962 impala 235 in it. wide whites and drive it.

My questions, I need to main bearing cap torque spec's, I pulled them mostly off to replace the rear main seal.

Here's some photos

 

[Rat_Rods_Forever]

having problems with my photobucket tonight, will post photos tomorrow night

 

[skull]

plan

sounds like a mostly good plan.

Later

 

[Old Iron]

Nice lookin old GMC
Didn't you ask the same question on Killbillet yesterday and olddave answered you with this ?

(quote)
Part Type Torque Specification
main cap bolts 100-110
bell housing bolts 45-55
flywheel bolts 50-65
rod nuts 35-45
oil pan corner bolts 12-15
oil pan bolts 6-7
clutch pressure plate bolts 25-30
cylinder head bolts 90-95
manifold clamp bolts 15-20
manifold end clamp bolts 25-30
water pump bolts 25-30
spark plugs 20-25
fuel pump bolts 15-20
rocker shaft bolts 25-30 (quote)

 

[falconvan]

Nice looking old truck; i'll have to put one of those on my to do list.

 

[Rat_Rods_Forever]

thanks guys, been having internet problems, just now checking stuff

 

[simplestone]

Looks like a really solid truck. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress. Good luck!

 

[rockb1]

Looks like a great truck. Cant wait to see it going down the road

 

[zpi28]

Nice looking GMC you got there. Solid truck.

 

[Rat_Rods_Forever]

Motor as found, not complete and locked up

 

[Rat_Rods_Forever]

waxing the truck



motor out and engine area cleaned

 

[Rat_Rods_Forever]

62 impala 235 engine,


getting cleaned up and ready for reseal



under side, nice and clean and found stampings that it was rebuilt at one time!



nice and painted, oil pan got painted after this photo

 

[Rat_Rods_Forever]

So I have lost most of the install photos of the engine and trans, so skipping ahead I have the drive train, exhaust done, the truck runs and drives now! I need to do the finishing touches but here's some more photos

 

[ratty 46]

Looking good. I love these trucks.

 

[Rat_Rods_Forever]

Here he is all cleaned up with the 16" bi plys, ready for Hot August Nights here in Reno nv! Its for sale too, see for sale section.

 

[ratty 46]

Good looking truck. You've done a nice job bring the truck back to life.

I think, IMO, that a white grille would brighten up the front of the truck. But that's just me.

 

[Rat_Rods_Forever]

I was thinking that if it did not sale in the next couple weeks, doing that and painting the hub caps.

 

[ratty 46]

I saw in the 4 sale section ... what kind of coin you asking?? Looks nice.

I concur on the hubbies too. It is a sexy truck. Looks like you put some quality time & effort into the updates.