Just bought a 1950 frame from a guy. The frame has been blasted and powder coated. It has a new rearend (I think a dana 44). He bought a 292 from one of his friends that had it in his 50 truck. He rebuilt the engine (new cam, pistons the works) and mounted in the frame. He had a 350 turbo connected up but took it out for the sale. The guys father was redoing the truck for several years and had gotten this far and lost interest. The son got the truck and decided to put an S10 frame under it. He just wanted to get rid of the original frame and the 292 motor. I couldn't believe my eyes when I went to get it. Already has the radiator mounted and everything. You want believe what I payed for it.... $600 dollars for the whole thing (good deal you think?). Motor has been cranked. This thing is totally ready just waiting on a body. I have a 50 - 3 window and a 53 - 5 window and I am trying to decide which to build on top of this frame. Also trying to decide what transmission to install. I can use either one of the 3 speeds in the trucks I have but am considering a 350 turbo automatic. I have also heard talk about a 5 speed from an S10. Love to know what you guys think about the motor (is it a good motor?) and what transmission to put in. thanks for any advice you can give. To see pics of the frame and motor click on the link below.
Ole skool trucks
P.S. I am uploading pics to photobucket now. If you do not see them, check back shortly and they will be loaded.
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