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Bending a 1953 GMC pitman arm

Discussion in 'The Antiquated' started by casper50, May 4, 2021.

  1. casper50
    Joined: Aug 4, 2013
    Posts: 258

    casper50
    Member
    from alaska

    I've got the 350 installed in the 53 GMC and the steering column and box moved over. I can't find a photo of how the pitman arm is bent to line the drag link back up with the box. Can anyone post a photo of their bent pitman arm so that I have something to go off of? From my observation I'd say bend it outwards at the first bend from the hub and then bend the very end towards the rear of the truck until it lines up straight and with the hole. IMG_20210504_060752.jpg IMG_20210504_060804.jpg Thanks.
     
  2. 302GMC
    Joined: Dec 15, 2005
    Posts: 8,411

    302GMC
    Member
    from Idaho

    Use a '55 - '59 1/2T pitman arm. Looks like you already have the right drag link.
     
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  3. casper50
    Joined: Aug 4, 2013
    Posts: 258

    casper50
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    from alaska

    both are stock 53 GMC
     
  4. falcon2
    Joined: Feb 6, 2014
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    falcon2
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    from michigan

  5. Okie Pete
    Joined: Oct 29, 2008
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    Okie Pete
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    Call Sid at Nostalgia Sid’s Axles in Guthrie Ok or check out His web site . Lots of good information on there
     

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