Well, i'm back with some more questions. But, before the questions, i just gotta tell you about my latest score. We have a friend who has a rental house out here near us and asked me if i could cleanup some of the mess left by her last renters. The renters were assholes anyway. Sure, i'm unemployed and could use a couple of bucks. She just wanted all the 'junk' out of the garage and off to the dump. There was about 4 pickup loads. Underneath a pile of cardboard boxes and dog food bags and other trash was a 454 on an almost new heavy duty engine stand. No carb, starter, or exhaust manifolds, but other wise complete. I told her i would do the cleanup for free, she still gave me $50 for gas money. Yahoo, everybody wins. Engine looks to be in average shape, rod and main bearings were standard, but wore out. Anyway, it looks like the engine for my 49 truck project has been found.
Now a question...
FRAME - I havent read anything about anyone doing a body swap to a 71-87 truck chassis. Why, is the frame too wide to mount the body? I'm not going to be using a S-10 chassis because i want the 3/4 ton capabilities and want to tow a 20-24 ft trailer, 8,000 - 10,000 lbs weight. S-10 just won't cut it. So, what are your thoughts about taking the 71-87 chassis 2 wheel drive and doing a front frame clip swap to the 49 chassis? This route, i could have newer front IFS and a easier engine swap of the 454. And the 49 cab would mount in its original spot.
Thanks,
Mike
