Hey there,
I am getting ready to start working on a project and what I am starting with is a 51 GMC,Cab and Fenders Onlyoff a Big Bolt truck.Everything is in excellent condition,it was off a fire truck.I DO Not Have the Chassis.The cab and fenders were separated from the chassis and fire equipment,I don't know the circumstances as to why.

I want to build a truck to use for construction work that will be used daily as a working truck.It will be used to haul around tools,equipment,some materials and to pull a trailer.I have a late model Chevy that does the same thing,that rolls down the road weighing 11,000 pounds.The AD truck will be similarly equipped with a service body with tool bins.The AD truck will be a 2wd dually,and the service body will be about 11 to 12 feet long.

So,I need a truck chassis to mount the AD cab and fenders on.I understand very well that a late model chassis is much wider than a AD chassis.

I know I will be going with this so far:
'51 GMC big Bolt cab and fenders
V-8 engine,probably a 6.0 LS engine
Late model chassis,disc brakes,etc.
Probably a 4L80 automatic
Dually rear end
A modified Service Body with vintage styling

OK,with that out of the way,I know I have to deal with a steering column/linkage issue.I need a bullet proof,reliable way to wheel this heavy truck around everyday.I know running the V-8 6.0 Vortec engine and inboard steering box,I can't see the steering shaft clearing the engine.

Any tips on this?