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| | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 3 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 3 | Hi my name is chad I am new to building old trucks but have just found a great deal on a 54 gmc that has been stored for 20 years and is rust free! I have a 454 big block with a blower that needs a home and would like use but am not sure the best route for the front suspension. I have a 69 camaro subframe or is it possible to use the original frame? I even played with the idea of building it gasser style using the straight axle I would apriciate any thoughts Thanks | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 66 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 66 | Chad, welcome to the site. Do a search in the forums and you will find this topic has been discussed in detail. I put a 68 Camaro rear steer clip under my 39 and upgraded to disc brakes with dropped spindles which lowered the truck 7 inches up front. As you mentioned there are plenty of routes you can take, Camaro,mustang 2,stock axle, etc it all comes down to your tastes, skills, and what effects me most, budget. Whichever route you choose, good luck, and keep us posted...........Dale
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 3 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 3 | Thanks for the info. like i said im new to this sight and i went back and looked thru the other forem entrys and found some great info. I havent decided which way to go but it has givin me some great ideas to think about. I did decide to start pulling the body off the frame so i can do this truck right. I just got a didgital camera so i can record the buildup and ill try to post some pictures soon. THANKS AGAIN! | | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Anything is possible. Think through how you want to use the truck first. I think the gasser look would be fun, but I wouldn't do that on a truck I wanted to drive everyday.
The Camaro clip might be a little wide, so do some measuring first.
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,554 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,554 | just my opinion,I would go with a sub frame or an M2 front end,and with that big block I would go with power R&P steering. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | My opinion? Sell the GMC to someone who'll appreciate it and find a Chevy to mutilate. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 438 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 438 | Chad-
Welcome. Your truck is your business, though folks around here are always willing to let you know what they think (isn't that right Cletis!). I agree with Dale that the front clip upgrade will really help you handle the power's effects. Keeping a stock look with some new engineering is certainly possible. Safety ends up being job #1. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 3 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 3 | I agree about what you said about safety being first. thats why i think ill scrap the gasser look and try to come up with a more modern suspension.I started to disasemble the front doghouse tonight so i can get to the frame easier and get some measurments and see what i can use THANKS | | |
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