Thread: 47-55.1 My 53 GMC 3/4 ton project
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Old 12-15-2021, 11:25 PM   #57
Nima
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Re: My 53 GMC 3/4 ton project

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Originally Posted by 6DoF View Post

if running manual steering, why not manual brakes!?!? sure they feel different and can take a little more foot, but they work just fine. for a classic ride i feel like manual steering/brakes adds so much to the character of the drive.
With bigger wheel and tires and added horse power with more modern engine/tranny compare with what the truck originally came with, I feel power brake has some advantages.
I am in total agreement with you when the whole setup is in stock form which this truck is far from.
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1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project
1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake
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1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project
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