I'm sure some of you have done this. What I wanted to know. Do you cut a piece of metal to fit an weld it in or is there a place to buy a perfect piece that is shaped like the cab to make it easy to fill in? [/URL][/IMG] Thanks
I just cut a piece to fit, and rounded slightly on the edge of an anvil for curve and welded it in take your time and it comes out perfect
Thank you, my other question is what gauge is the metal? Using my digital gauge it looks like the floorboard is 16gauge and the body using 2 layers like around the gas cap seems to be 17 or 18 gauge each layer? Is this right? Thanks
That sounds about right~ Welcome aboard, BTW!!! I assume that's a Chevy you're working on? What are your plans for it?
I already installed a Mustang II, going to put some type of link suspension with coilovers. Putting a 350/700r4 with TPI painless wiring harness. Bucket seat and a set of 20's. I want it low and mean I also plan on giving it a dark grey with pearl paint job. And yes it's a 54 Chevy 5 window with 1950 front clip an rear bed
Sounds like a plan! Just keep us updated with photos~ We love photos! Can't wait to see the pearl grey!
Will do, had a line on a TPI with 700R4 for around $1000 and the darn thing sold before I got there. Someone at painless ask why I was putting in such an old motor and suggested I use a 1999-2006 Chevy LS 4.8 or 5.3 with a 4L60E tranny, he said they are real nice motors and for around the same price. Starting to see how much they are. So far pretty pricey. $1500 to $2500. But, they look really nice, at least more modern than the TPI. Just don't think it will be as cheap as the TPI with a 700R4 combo.
Be shure to grab engine AND transmission computers, wiring harnesses, fuel pumps, etc. from the donor vehicle.
WHAT RUSS SAID!!!! Better yet, buy the whole donor vehicle. YOU NEED EVERYTHING!!! Lots of incompatible parts between GM models, years, even same year but different HP ratings. My advise would be to buy a book and study if you don't want to buy a complete car. Some have 24x reluctor wheels, some have 58x reluctor wheel sensors. Some you will need the accelerator pedal, etc. If you don't get it all off the orig. vehicle, GM will break-yur-bank buying it later. Having said all that, it is worth the effort. Alot of horsepower is bottled-up in the new generation GM engines, plus, much better fuel economy.
They don't have to be that expensive. I just bought a 5.3L out of a 2000 Silverado with all everything (wiring, computer, intake, alternator, starter, ps pump, ect) for $300. Watch for deals. I was also at a junk yard looking at them and they were $650 there without the starter, alternator, and PS pump but everything else. I didn't bother pricing the 4l60E tranny because I already have a 700R4. The LS to 700R4 adapter is cheater than a new tranny would be. I'll have to use some extra cables but the older tranny will allow me to keep my stock gauges.
