I have a 56 3100 V8 with a 283 and am looking for guidance for the following. I'm in AZ. Restoring stock mostly and looking for suggestions for: A radiator - Don't have AC in the future maybe but what kind of Radiator? Aluminum? Rows? new fuel pump? Thermostat?, New bench seat - I have the old but everything is rusted, Underbed fuel tank options?
Tony, all of the above! It, can be whatever you want. I had to go aluminum and electric fan when A/C was added.. But, it's also a high performance motor. Only two things I've never done to my truck is a steering wheel or power steering. The running gear is from a 57 4x4 GMC 1/2 ton, except for the transfer case. It has an NP205 transfer case. If you can think it, it's available. You can build a monster truck, corvette, lowrider, daily, or just something to get you to the dump/lumber yard. I just put a new battery in today, and getting it ready for sale.
Thanks for the reply. Your Truck looks great. Not making mine to be a show truck just a daily driver and it's still mostly stock. Any I deas for a bench seat? Know anyone who upgraded to buckets that has a bench laying around? And fuel tank options for underbed? maybe with an internal fuel pump? Just trying to keep under the hood simple. And Thank You for the reply.
That's the best part about these trucks, they can be whatever you want. Lots of them have been converted to buckets. They look weird if you have a large back window. You can buy a new bench seat for $300, and a under the bed fuel tank from Jim Carter or LMC..
