WOW. Very impressive. Running a stronger than stock frame???, 'cause THAT looks like it will make pretzels out of a factory one.
Hi Chip O, Good point! I planned on Boxing the frame and beefing up the crossmembers when I add boost. I’m running street tires with minimal traction currently but should I box it now with 450hp/465tq?
1959 Chevy Apache 3200 stepside Forged SBC 383 Stroker with TBS 192 Supercharger Tremec TKX 5 Speed transmission Mosier GM 12 Bolt rear end 18" Detroit Steel D-Town Wheels
Not to answer a question in this forum, but I boxed portions of my stock frame installing a a C4 Vette full suspension conversion kit(front and rear). It will be running a modest 300+hp. I'm still adding extra support to the rear with the fuel tank relocation to behind the axle but still worry about twisting with some umph.
Considered moving this post to the HiPo Forum but since it is something done to your truck I’ll leave it here. Just a note though, we welcome discussions on modified trucks in the HiPo Forum.
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'Rusto-Mod' '51 Chevy 3600 5 window C4 Corvette front/rear suspension & drivetrain Everything else looks old and stock
'92 GMC Sonoma GT #15 of 806 '91 GMC Sonoma GT Extended cab 1 of 1
Mounted my hydraulic throughout bearing and fitted the transmission.
Craig
Come, Bleed or Blister something has got to give!!! '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
Collected up the parts I have from planned 350 and LS swaps to my '57 1t panel and listed them online for sale. It is going back to I-6 power like it left the factory. I have a modern truck for doing modern things. My classic will be a classic.
1957 Chevy 3800 Panel Truck [stovebolt.com] - "Nightmare" (Nightmare to restore) Will give nightmares to the Fathers of my girlfriends. "I'm in artillery!" Thank you, Bob. Can we play anything for you? "Anything! Just play it loud, OK?!"
So we are jumping the gun a bit. We drive our truck and are re-doing as we go. I got southern yellow pine in may to put the bed floor back together and remove the dirty old plywood that was in it. We bought all the metal needed and started with the take off sun 8/8.The wood has been done and the bed has been sanded and primed ( driver quality) next weekend we'll re-assemble the bed and install it. It'll be the best looking part of the truck. We'll make the local car show that week and see what people think. I'll try to post a few pics
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Craig
Come, Bleed or Blister something has got to give!!! '59 Apache 31, 327 V8 (0.030 over), Muncie M20 4 Speed, GM 10 Bolt Rear... long term project (30 years and counting)
Continued with the fuel tank relocation. Need to pick up some hardened tubing for the bolt placement, but getting closer. Can't wait to work on the filler just behind the fender on the outside of the bed.
'Rusto-Mod' '51 Chevy 3600 5 window C4 Corvette front/rear suspension & drivetrain Everything else looks old and stock
'92 GMC Sonoma GT #15 of 806 '91 GMC Sonoma GT Extended cab 1 of 1
