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Old May 25th, 2021, 09:46 PM
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Default Re: 63(may be '62) Build

GMC drums are NOT the same as Chevrolet. Way to many suppliers group these together as one of the same - which there are lots of difference from the turn- signal switch to the radiator support and more.
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Old June 3rd, 2021, 06:26 PM
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THIS IS TRUE, NOT THE Same i used jeep wagoneer drums drilled out the 6 holes to 1/2 and had to open up the center hole bigger with a hole saw, if your interested i can go into more detail how to do it, i did 2 trucks like this worked great
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Old June 5th, 2021, 10:41 PM
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Yes, I'd be interested in the details. My studs are close to 9/16 (at the base - knurl)
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Old June 11th, 2021, 05:09 AM
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Default Re: 63(may be '62) Build

For the rear brake drums I used Centric Part 123.66003 they have fins and fit over the backing plate and still fit the stock rims. Just drill out the stud holes to 9/16. No need to open up the center hole.
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Old June 13th, 2021, 12:21 PM
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Thanks for the information! I'm currently using the drums I bought, and will inspect them after a few miles. If the shoes don't contact completely now I have the solution!
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Old June 24th, 2021, 02:48 AM
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With the brakes just about done, I moved on to a simple project, replacing the fuel sender assembly. New part arrived, and here we go again... GMC is different, using a 3/8 line while the new sender was 5/16". Found a suitable fitting to modify (drilled it to the 5/16 line OD) and sweated it on to the pickup tube. The mod didn't take long, just frustrating that it had to be done.
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Old June 24th, 2021, 05:39 AM
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I found the correct sender with the 3/8 line from tanks inc worked great
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Old June 24th, 2021, 05:46 AM
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For the rear brake drums I used Centric Part 123.66003 they have fins and fit over the backing plate and still fit the stock rims. Just drill out the stud holes to 9/16. No need to open up the center hole.
I would like to see these measurements as compared to the original drums, that centric part number crosses yo an71 k10 I have a 71 and I tried this drum and it still was different
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Old June 26th, 2021, 09:47 PM
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Today, finally closed the book on Title... Had to use the Vermont process, got her registered and plated in Vermont. Then transferred it to Arkansas where she was issued a title. If you are without title and at a dead end with your DMV, the Vermont (dubbed America's DMV by Jaloplink) process works!
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jolly's old site has several part numbers for rear brake drums for the spicer 44 rear axles on our gmc's. another alternative is the rear drums for a mid 70's j-10 jeep pick up. i found on another site the same discussion and found a 71-2 k5 blazer 4x4 rear drum 440-1200 napa that looks like it will fit as well. i hope this helps.
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