Steve,
Thanks for the reply,
> One the width issue, I don't know. But I have seen dually type wheels put
> on a 3/4 ton with out apparent problems, and I used to have a truck that
> was a dually when I bought it, and with a simple wheel swap was single
> wheel. Do you plan to use that axle under the panel? If so, the more
> important question is whether its the right width for your panel.
That would tell me that the axles themselves are basically the
same between single and dually axles.
Yep, I plan on using the 1-ton dually axle under the panel. I
did a quick measurement and from inside of backing plate to
inside of backing plate there is only about 1" difference per
side (total of 2"). However, the location of the front of the
drum where the wheel rides has not been checked yet. I'm
hoping to have time to do that in the next few weeks. Unless
someone can answer that in the mean time.
> Removing those springs, pick up a spring compressor at your local rental
> shop. It compresses the springs to allow for removal.
Sounds good, I'll check that out.
Thanks
Brad
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler@141.com>
> To: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2003 6:11 PM
> Subject: [oletrucks] misc questions on conversion parts
>
>
> Hi, I've picked up an 81 1-ton dually to use as a donor for the
> IFS and engine for our 53 1-ton panel and have a few
> questions.
>
> Is the width of an 1981 1-ton dually axle verses a single
> wheel 1-ton axle the same?
>
> How do you remove the front springs on a mid 70s pickup
> when the complete IFS assembly is sitting on the garage
> floor sans truck? I can't find any info covering this one.
>
> Anyone know of a source for gas tanks that would fit between
> the frame rails and the running boards? I want to run dual
> tanks since this will be mainly a tow vehile for our 2 car race
> trailer. I would prefer not to have a rear mounted gas tank if
> at all possible.
>
> Also, I'm in need of the driver door access panel cover that
> goes on the lower inside front of the door.
>
> And one last thing....
>
> On a similar vein we have an 1983 Winnebago motorhome
> with the 454 in it (love that engine!) built on a chevy P37
> chassis. Anyway, the airconditioner mount has one mounting
> hole busted out. It is a big bracket that has two plates that
> sandwich a squarish block. It looks to be cast as all one
> piece. Would any of you know of a source for this mounting
> brackets?
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