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| | | | Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 8 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 8 | followup to an earlier post.
Looking to make my '53 chev 1 ton road worthy (safe on the road and usable at highway speeds).
Anyone with strong opinions on whether it is better to put the cab on a newer chassis (what might be a good donor vehicle) or to just use the old chassis and replace the front and rear?
Which might be easier (have limited ability) and cheaper (wife says I have limited money).
Any hints, tips or opinions would be welcome as I am new to this.
Ian Horner
| | | | | Joined: May 2003 Posts: 328 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2003 Posts: 328 | I vote to update the original chassis due to your limited ability. Good luck.
Phil
Never hold your farts in. They travel up your spine and into your brain...that is where crappy ideas come from.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Assuming the original frame is sound (in this part of the world that has to be checked) I'd say updating is the correct approach.
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 221 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 221 | The frame on your truck is much sturdier than any of the new junk they make.rebuild the stock front suspension add disc brakes possibly install a later rear end if you want higher gear ratio for Hiway cruzin | | |
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