Hi Guys,
I posted some info on the welcome page about my 49 3/4 ton chevy and my plans for it. I've been reading a lot of posts over the last week and may revise my original goals. If i drop the need for 4X4, it would really simplify a lot of things. Right now, i have access to a 77 3/4 ton 4X4 chassis with a SBC 400 with rebuilt Turbo350 trans and rebuilt transfer case and matched front & rear axles, 3.73 in think. Problem is that the width of, at least, the front axle is almost 10 inches wider than the stock 49 and the frame in the 77 is also wider, if i remember, 8 inches wider than the 49. So, there would be a lot of work getting the axles under the 49 bodywork. I'm sure i'm going to find the same situtation with the rear axle.
Now if i loose the need for 4X4, i think it would save a lot of fabrication in just getting the drive line updated. I've especially been reading about swaping in a 472-500 caddy engine. That engine should provide all the necessary power/torque to meet my towing needs. I could still have an auto trans and could install some form of IFS, frame clip or IFS aftermarket kit. I do not want to go the s-10 route as i don't think it would stand up to the towing. I would like to hear from you guys if you were doing a project like this. Thanks,
Mike
