| |
Click on image for the lowdown. 
====
| | | Forums66 Topics128,050 Posts1,055,646 Members48,426 | | Most Online14,466
Apr 26th, 2026 | | AD Chevy Trucks  Over 6,000 pictures Brad Allen has an awesome collection of Chevrolet factory pictures that he has set up from film strips. Check them out!
Lots of work on Brad's part ... pure enjoyment (and references) for you!
| | THANKS!
For helping keep this great
old truck web site
on the Internet for over 30 years! and not clogged down
with Ads!  Again, thanks!
| | | | Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 62 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2005 Posts: 62 | Hi Folks,
I would like to make my 41 3/4 ton flatbed truck more modern, an nice daily driver. I would like to know what the pros would do on a rebuild with this goal in mind.
Jeff | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 338 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 338 | As most folks would say depends on time and money.
Do you want it to look stock? Replace the rear end and put in a 235. Do a search and you'll find lots of info on both swaps. This can be done with minimal investements.
Want a big engine and have lots of money? Replace the entire frame and running gear. You can buy a rolling frame from a number of sources, check out Progressive.
Good luck. Do lots of research here before you go too deep. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,440 Moderator - The Electrical Bay | | Moderator - The Electrical Bay Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,440 | buy a full IFS kit from Hiedts, fatman ect, pop in a rear end from a 76 chevy 1/2 ton pickup along with the brake system from the same truck, and a 700R4 tranny... bingo!!
the only problem is the 76 pickup wheels probably wont be the same as what you get in the kit.
Another quality post.
Real Trucks Rattle
HELP! The Paranoids are after me!
| | |
|
|
| |
