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| | | | Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 23 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 23 | Hello, all. It's been a while, but I am FINALLY getting to work or restoring my 55 Series 2 Chevy pickup. I've got the chassis dipped and primered and now I'm ready to start looking for a front end.
We're not doing an original restore, we're hot rodding it and I've heard that the Mustang II front ends work really well.
I've seen a ton of them on the market, ranging from $1700 up to $3000. I want it to look nice since I'm doing a ground up restore, but I don't know how much I really have to spend and who is known for quality work. I'm not looking for all chrome, just something that will handle nice and won't break the bank.
Also, do they have to be welded in, or is there a good bolt on? I am NOT a mechanic, but something tells me I'll become one as I get further along.
I should probably also mention that I've bought a 350 crate motor for the truck.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Chris
Chris
"I'm sure those leftover parts aren't needed"
55 Chevy Series 2 pickup, "Buddy"
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 434 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 434 | Google "mustang ii chevy truck" and there are many ads, articles, and videos on this subject. In the end you have to decide what you can afford and install.
As far as who is "known for quality work" I would venture Heidts, Fatman, TCI, No Limit Engineering are higher end and Speedway, Welders Series are more value end and these folks have been in business for a long time. Thats just a list off the top of my head.
But the best advice I might offer is to read the thread by Scott Danford at the top of this page titled "Definitive Suspension List for Stovebolts".
Last edited by R-Bo; 03/22/2014 2:47 PM.
R-Bo
1959 Apache 1/2 ton Big Window, Short bed Fleetside (under reconstruction)
1966 GMC 305V6 in the family
| | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Keep in mind, the Mustang 2 front end is not designed for truck use, it was originally meant for 1200# compact car. Personally, I do not care for them, there's much better systems out there for far less. Like R-Bo states, check out Scotts thread, very informative.
In addition, something you might consider as an alternative, is a dropped I beam from Sids. That'll allow you to keep the stock frame, no cutting/welding, with the stock or even lowering springs. There's several power steering and disk brake kits out there to fit the stock axle.
Bill Burmeister
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