DWCSR saves my rear end! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Denee007** · 08-29-2013, 01:51 PM

Hi, Dne' here, sorry about the title! but it is my rear end in my 59 that he saved! or maybe I should call it my differential?

First off, if some of you don't know Dave Chapman or DWCSR or, http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.com/, then you're missing out on knowing a great contributor to this site and to the classic truck industry! He's an electrical genius, truck restorer, and he's also a remarkable person to know!

For me, I'm blessed that he lives pretty much just down the road!

The rear end in my truck has caused long delays in getting it on the road, or one particular mechanic that "checked" out my rear end and gave me a "thumbs up" caused the delays! Perhaps some of you had followed one or two of my threads and felt my discombobulation of how to proceed! I've found that some "mechanics" out there are "illogical".

LSS~ Last week I loaded my rear end, all the new parts of which Dave helped me find the best deal, and whatever I could think of to make the job go smoother~

Here's Dave comfortably positioned to put this thing together! For me, it was fun to work along side him~

My job was to have this this axle housing clean, and make it easier to work on without getting grease under our nails! Nothing like clean parts! Plus I had previously relocated the spring perches to 41.5".

Dave has the dial indicators and expertise to do this~ for me, it requires a little more math than I care to deal with, especially on critical measurements. Or as plumbers would say, "I keep cutting it off and it's still too short"!lol

I knew we were going to need a tool to hold the yoke to set the crush sleeve. I saw online how to make the tool~ I didn't realize just how much umph it was going to take to do this!

I made the tool to hold the yoke and it was butt up against the table, I have a long breaker bar, but it wasn't enough. Dave had a really long tube that made the mechanical advantage even greater which still took everything I had to crush that sleeve to specs!

For the occasion, I had purchased this aluminum rear end cover, :"I spared no expense!" (what's that from?)

Note: Before taking the truck on a drive, I put the rear end up on jackstands, started the truck, put it in gear and let it run for about 25 minutes in drive.

This morning, 8-29-13, I took it for a test drive~ and oh my, it's quiet! and there's no 90wt leaking from it! I'm so thrilled! I called Dave and thanked him!

btw~ when I re-installed the rear end, I put 1" lift blocks, I like the way it sits now.

Thank you Dave!
dne'

Highsider · 08-29-2013, 02:02 PM

A good story, with great photos, is always a pleasure.

Thanks, D!

**mr48chev** · 08-29-2013, 02:40 PM

Great story. It does take a certain touch to get that right.

dubie · 08-29-2013, 03:36 PM

AWESOME!!! i'm happy to hear you're back in business and that there are still good people like Dave out there. I love the way the truck looks sitting on the ground with those wheels and tires.

**G&R's57GMC** · 08-29-2013, 04:31 PM

You rook marvolus ! er your truck too

Now ENJOY the ride !

**Dan in Pasadena** · 08-29-2013, 04:54 PM

Congrats Dne. It looks great. I'm jealous and motivated at the same time!

So, is it "done"? For now?
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Daze57 · 08-29-2013, 05:18 PM

truck looks great !!! congrats on all your work

OrrieG · 08-29-2013, 06:03 PM

Truck sits very nice.

crossfire84 · 08-29-2013, 06:23 PM

very nice

mechanixman · 08-29-2013, 06:39 PM

It looks great!
And the stance is perfect.
How long until the next "small project"?

**Denee007** · 08-29-2013, 06:45 PM

Thanks everyone! And of course Dave!

In answer, I have a triumph TR6 that's next in line! It's "small", but a pretty big project at the same time~

Quote:

Originally Posted by mechanixman

It looks great!
And the stance is perfect.
How long until the next "small project"?

1project2many · 08-29-2013, 09:34 PM

Assembling a rear axle isn't complicated, but you need to work on parts in the right order and pay close attention to detail. Unfortunately, the average mechanic knows little about differentials other than remove axle assembly, replace axle assembly. Looks like Dave has plenty of special tools there to duplicate the factory assembly method to a T and I have no doubt after reading his posts here that he's detail oriented enough to ensure there are no problems before he gives his stamp of approval. Good to hear everything worked out.

**G&R's57GMC** · 08-29-2013, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Denee007

Thanks everyone! And of course Dave!

In answer, I have a triumph TR6 that's next in line! It's "small", but a pretty big project at the same time~

Sounds like a neat project, Keep us in the loop on the build.

08-29-2013, 01:51 PM	#1
Denee007 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cypress, Tx. Posts: 1,504	DWCSR saves my rear end! Hi, Dne' here, sorry about the title! but it is my rear end in my 59 that he saved! or maybe I should call it my differential? First off, if some of you don't know Dave Chapman or DWCSR or, http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.com/, then you're missing out on knowing a great contributor to this site and to the classic truck industry! He's an electrical genius, truck restorer, and he's also a remarkable person to know! For me, I'm blessed that he lives pretty much just down the road! The rear end in my truck has caused long delays in getting it on the road, or one particular mechanic that "checked" out my rear end and gave me a "thumbs up" caused the delays! Perhaps some of you had followed one or two of my threads and felt my discombobulation of how to proceed! I've found that some "mechanics" out there are "illogical". LSS~ Last week I loaded my rear end, all the new parts of which Dave helped me find the best deal, and whatever I could think of to make the job go smoother~ Here's Dave comfortably positioned to put this thing together! For me, it was fun to work along side him~ My job was to have this this axle housing clean, and make it easier to work on without getting grease under our nails! Nothing like clean parts! Plus I had previously relocated the spring perches to 41.5". Dave has the dial indicators and expertise to do this~ for me, it requires a little more math than I care to deal with, especially on critical measurements. Or as plumbers would say, "I keep cutting it off and it's still too short"!lol I knew we were going to need a tool to hold the yoke to set the crush sleeve. I saw online how to make the tool~ I didn't realize just how much umph it was going to take to do this! I made the tool to hold the yoke and it was butt up against the table, I have a long breaker bar, but it wasn't enough. Dave had a really long tube that made the mechanical advantage even greater which still took everything I had to crush that sleeve to specs! For the occasion, I had purchased this aluminum rear end cover, :"I spared no expense!" (what's that from?) Note: Before taking the truck on a drive, I put the rear end up on jackstands, started the truck, put it in gear and let it run for about 25 minutes in drive. This morning, 8-29-13, I took it for a test drive~ and oh my, it's quiet! and there's no 90wt leaking from it! I'm so thrilled! *I called Dave and thanked him!* btw~ when I re-installed the rear end, I put 1" lift blocks, I like the way it sits now. Thank you Dave! dne' __________________ '72 Ford Bronco project(July 17 2021-?) https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=828015 59 Apache (sold 6-25-2021) 67 Ford Mustang (re-restored after Harvey) 1968 Jeep Cj5 (2-8-2020 to present) 1992 Jeep Yj (8-17-20 to present) (Jurassic build) www.Classiccarsandtools.com

08-29-2013, 02:02 PM	#2
Highsider Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 944	Re: DWCSR saves my rear end! A good story, with great photos, is always a pleasure. Thanks, D!

08-29-2013, 02:40 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: DWCSR saves my rear end! Great story. It does take a certain touch to get that right. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

08-29-2013, 03:36 PM	#4
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	Re: DWCSR saves my rear end! AWESOME!!! i'm happy to hear you're back in business and that there are still good people like Dave out there. I love the way the truck looks sitting on the ground with those wheels and tires. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

08-29-2013, 04:31 PM	#5
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: DWCSR saves my rear end! You rook marvolus ! er your truck too Now ENJOY the ride ! __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

08-29-2013, 04:54 PM	#6
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: DWCSR saves my rear end! Congrats Dne. It looks great. I'm jealous and motivated at the same time! So, is it "done"? For now? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

08-29-2013, 05:18 PM	#7
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: DWCSR saves my rear end! truck looks great !!! congrats on all your work

08-29-2013, 06:03 PM	#8
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: DWCSR saves my rear end! Truck sits very nice. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

08-29-2013, 06:23 PM	#9
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,751	Re: DWCSR saves my rear end! very nice __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

08-29-2013, 06:39 PM	#10
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: DWCSR saves my rear end! It looks great! And the stance is perfect. How long until the next "small project"? __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

08-29-2013, 09:34 PM	#12
1project2many Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,200	Re: DWCSR saves my rear end! Assembling a rear axle isn't complicated, but you need to work on parts in the right order and pay close attention to detail. Unfortunately, the average mechanic knows little about differentials other than remove axle assembly, replace axle assembly. Looks like Dave has plenty of special tools there to duplicate the factory assembly method to a T and I have no doubt after reading his posts here that he's detail oriented enough to ensure there are no problems before he gives his stamp of approval. Good to hear everything worked out.



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