Wolfgang-
I put a 4.10 rear end in my '50 3/4 ton. Not sure where the gears came
from, since I got them from a list member who had bought them previously.
Between the rear end and bigger 16" tires, I can add about 40% to the speed
shown on the speedometer. Makes a great difference!
Smokey Culver
'50 3600 5-window (mine)
'58 Apache (hers)
League City, Texas
-----Original Message-----
From: Wolfgang Kuettner <solution@bendnet.com>
To: oletrucks <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, August 06, 2000 1:22 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Introduction
>Howdy,
>
>My name is Wolfgang Kuettner. I am the very proud owner of a 54 3/4 ton
>called Col Austin. I've had it since '85 and have spent very little on it.
>Besides regular maintenance, I've had an electric fuel pump added because
of
>a vapor lock problem I was having, had it painted a Mariner blue (beautiful
>green)and had the bench seat reupholstered. I use it for trash hauling,
>furniture moving, and Sunday driving. It did not come from a farmers field,
>but was bought and used by the local school district before the previous
>owner had it. Here in the high desert of Central Oregon we get snow but
>don't use salt, so it has very little rust, only surface rust
>
>I've decided to start on a more serious restoration. Have all the books
>mentioned on the list. I want to keep it as original as possible. I happen
>to like that it drives and rides like a real truck. I plan on using the
>truck for road trips but do not want to do a frame off restoration. I will
>be asking for lots of help from you all. While lurking for the past week,
>I've learned more about this truck than I knew in the past 15 years. This
is
>my first American vehicle so I now feel more American than when I gave up
my
>green card for citizenship.
>
>I've enjoyed the saga of Leah and Gator.
>
>I call him Col Austin because it is one bionic truck. It has double springs
>in the rear, four on the floor, and a heavy duty iron, school district
made,
>rear bumper that will take down any SUV or F**d.
>
>Question 1: Since I want to take road trips with this truck, I want to
>replace the rear ring and pinion. It appears the Patrick's and others only
>have kits for 1/2 tons. Art Houser's Rear End Service & High Performance
>Parts at www.rearman.com/truck.htm advertises ring and pinion sets for 3/4
>ton Chevy trucks, two ratios available: 3.90 & 4.10. Has anyone had
>experience with this company.
>
>Question 2: Which ratio is better, 3.90 or 4.10.
>
>Question 3: Where else would you start with rehabbing the mechanical
>systems.
>
>Wolfgang
>54 3/4 ton driver
>Bend,(Please visit but don't move here)OR
>
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>
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