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I bought a '56 GMC short bed step-side truck about 90 days. Was told it ran when it was parked a few years back, turns over but no spark. Rather than spending $ on an old drivetrain w/ horrific wiring (home acorn nuts everywhere), I'm going all in with a new engine/trans, suspension, wiring etc. I'm looking forward to learning from this forum as I embark on building a nice daily driver.
Plans:
Suspension: '93 Corvette front/rear suspension (Dana 44) using Flat Out Engineering kit
Drivetrain: LS engine w/ 5-speed TKX transmission
Interior: bucket seats (TBD)
Power steering: considering using Prius Electric Power Steering (EPS) module instead of hydraulics
Electrical: new American Autowire harness
Gas Tank: Tanks Inc universal w/ in-tank FI pump
Radiator: Be Cool
Gauges: Dakota Digital
Pedal Assembly: Strongly considering Tilton solution
I have more details, but that's the major component plans.
I'm just north of Austin Tx (Round Rock to be specific).
Thanks,
Bryan
Last edited by Bryan J; Tue Aug 30 2022 02:18 PM.
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Grease Monkey, Moderator General Truck Talk & Greasy Spoon and HiPo Forum
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Welcome to the Stovebolt madness. There is no cure! The HiPo Forum is made just for you. Please note buying, selling or giving parts away is a forbidden topic outside the Swap Meet Forum. Thanks
Last edited by Peggy M; Tue Aug 30 2022 04:04 PM.
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Did you say: It Ran When I Parked It ??  Fun days. Welcome to the site. Wander around the virtual garage and you discover a lot of neat stuff, as well as helpful people. Peg
Peggy M Bird's eye view is a bit different than the worm's ~~ and it ISN'T about food. 
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Welcome to the ‘bolt! You found the right site for your plans. All you have to do is ask! “Justhorsenaround” is right, the HiPo forum is perfect for you project. Good luck and see you around the Garage!
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Moderator - The Electrical Bay and Rocky Mountain Bolters
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Welcome to the 'bolt. make sure you work on it at least 15 minutes every day!
Another quality post.
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