I would like to find out before spending lots of greenbacks.:D
You need new axles. Then 5 lug drums or use the disc conversion listed on this site.
Has anyone tried putting new truck 6 lug wheels on the 55-59 trucks? Or are there any other years that have the correct pattern and off set? I...
I managed to use the repop V8 throttle linkage. It didnt want to fit very well cause of the curve in the firewall, but I made it fit using spacers...
I used to be able to stab a 4 speed by just putting it on my chest, rolling under the vehicle and heaving it into place.. when I was MUCH younger....
Price Reduced Price has been reduced!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://classicads.greatoldcars.com/classifieds.php?a=2&b=1786 This is the truck in my avitar.
Engine bay completed
finishing details
coming together
409 engine mounted
Paint job, gotta love that John Deere Green
Fresh rebuild on 409
Fitting up the 409 in the engine bay.
Thats why I moved the bellhousing mount forward 3". The engine sits centered in engine bay and HEI has plenty of room. I can even get to the...
Thank you very much for the valuable information. I believe that you are correct about the cab being put on a 1/2 ton running gear. This truck...
My S/N is 3E56KO23616 I think that it was originally a long bed. I thought that 1/2 tons had 5 lug and 3/4 tons had 6 lug and 1 tons had 8 lug....
I have installed a 409 V8 engine in my 56 3/4 ton pick-up. My leaf springs really sank. Did Chevrolet use different springs in the 6 banger...
I am currently restoring a 56 Cxxxy truck. I have shaved off all the offending logos..... looks really good now. LOL
[updated:LAST EDITED ON Apr-28-06 AT 02:19 PM (CST)]I knew a guy many years ago that used the entire frame and drive train from a 73 Monte...
The pics are optical illusions.....if you look real hard you can see my 51 chevy pick-up winning more awards. Attachments:...
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