Did some research using newer frame is out. So I am disappointed had always heard (no problem) for years. I get one learn that's not true. Don't think it'll ever be a good daily driver for my small business use. Need your alls help where to go from here with it. The brake and steering for example. Any help would be appreciated. I'll use it for car show's and lite driving. Thanks!

 

Is that an adjustable **** at the end of it? Sure would like to up grade it.

 

what can I do with this steering box seems to be leaking can i rebuild it?

 

Thanks for any help!

 

The **** i think you are refering to, on the end of your master cylinder. is what is left of you your brake light sending switch (wire teminals are gone). I think my next project will be a "fridge panel"

Wally

 

Looking at it in the picture, your right. I restored 60's and 70's. The 50's and older is mostly all new stuff to me. Going to be fun to figure this all out. The brake lights in back both sides are brake lights only? Was the only driving light(parking light) was in the tag light? It looks that way following the wireing. Just have not had it long enough to really go threw everything. Have to say have been very excided about this truck. Even if I leave it all drum brakes still want to upgrade the whole brake system any help would be great?

 

if nothing else you can make a plate to convert the 4 bolt master to a 2 bolt so you can use a dual chamber master. you can rebuilt the steering box also.

 

You can upgrade to modern stuff without putting a new frame under it. You've already got a 9 inch under there just pick your engine and it will probably fit. Several choices available for power steering and then add disc brakes if you want. Easier to use the original frame and add the parts you want than stick a different frame under it. Yes that is the brake light switch on the end of your master cylinder.

 

That's a nice panel. Why can't you use it for your business without doing a frame transplant? (unless you business is well drilling or rock crawling?) The stock frame is plenty strong and durable (after all it lasted 50 years so far) and easily upgraded to disk brakes, power steering, even IFS if you really feel the need to replace the perfectly servicable beam axle for some unknown reason.

 

Thank you all for being positive! Going to check into upgrading the brakes and steering. LMC has a brake conversion kit? Wonder later when need to make repairs where would I get the parts if LMC decide not to carry that kit. Never had problems with manual steering. Only problem I remember was in parking lots but regular road driving was ok. Here in SC we are at the foot of the mountains (rolling hills) no flat roads. With todays faster roadways and poor maintance would you have concern with manual? Again Thanks!

 

There are a lot of places that sell brake kits, either dual circuit MC w/wo power assist, disk conversions etc. MP brakes isn't too far from you and they are good people. Most conversion kits use off the shelf parts with the possible exception of the caliper bracket and bearing adapters, neither should ever need replacing. Be sure to ask if the kit include a parts source list.
Manual steering is fine if you aren't doing a lot of slow speed manuevering and keep the larger steering wheel. Biggest issue is with worn steering boxes that have a lot of free play in them.
Replace or rebuild any/all worn steering components (Don't forget the spring eye bushings!) and use a set of not too wide radial tires along with a good alignment and it will drive as well as any new pickup.