Phil,
Brent Covey and I feel the same way as you. I spent about 4 hours one
day on the phone talking to everyone who could know or should know the
info you seek. So far, what I have is inconclusive but I know more now
than I did. I know for sure that no one I have talked to so far in San
Diego will work on that final drive, ie; set it up with a new ratio.
I'm not finished yet though.
Richmond does indeed make the gears for C. The runs are in sets of
100 to 150 which puts it a bit out of our (my) range. You would still
need an install kit, (shims etc) and a seal & bearing kit if you did
find the gear sets. I have not talked to the fellow in Texas who sells
the 3.55 setup. (Kanemato??) I don't know where he's getting the parts
to make the setup but I would bet it is Richmond. Brent is looking into
the setup hard, he feels that the gears might be off the shelf as in
Chev or BOP 12-bolt ones. If we get any further I'll pass it on.
BTW, this weekend is the Big 3 swap meet at the stadium. This is a
once a year deal and will be on Sat & Sun. Lots of GMC's there if last
year is any indication. Tons of parts for everything. The entire
stadium will be packed. Great event!
Steve F.
Brent Covey and I feel the same way as you. I spent about 4 hours one
day on the phone talking to everyone who could know or should know the
info you seek. So far, what I have is inconclusive but I know more now
than I did. I know for sure that no one I have talked to so far in San
Diego will work on that final drive, ie; set it up with a new ratio.
I'm not finished yet though.
Richmond does indeed make the gears for C. The runs are in sets of
100 to 150 which puts it a bit out of our (my) range. You would still
need an install kit, (shims etc) and a seal & bearing kit if you did
find the gear sets. I have not talked to the fellow in Texas who sells
the 3.55 setup. (Kanemato??) I don't know where he's getting the parts
to make the setup but I would bet it is Richmond. Brent is looking into
the setup hard, he feels that the gears might be off the shelf as in
Chev or BOP 12-bolt ones. If we get any further I'll pass it on.
BTW, this weekend is the Big 3 swap meet at the stadium. This is a
once a year deal and will be on Sat & Sun. Lots of GMC's there if last
year is any indication. Tons of parts for everything. The entire
stadium will be packed. Great event!
Steve F.
