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#29691 07/10/2004 2:58 AM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 73 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 73 | Just got the 51 pu home from a Kansas field and now we go to work. We were going to take the body and put it on my wagoneer frame, but once we saw the truck in person, we just couldnt do it to it! Its a longbed 1/2 ton. So.. we will put the amc 401 (strong aint the word for it) with a (advance adapter)th-400 chevy trans into the ole gal. Any advice (cuz you guys are good!)on this set up? and any pointers will be greatly appreciated. This should be a sleeper extraordinaire lol! Thanks in advance gang. | | |
#29692 07/12/2004 9:40 PM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 988 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 988 | jimmy a couple of questions:
Where in Michigan are you? I am in St. Joseph
Second How many lug nuts do you have per wheel?
Thanks
Brian Moore
1949 3100 5 window Deluxe
"Today is better than yesterday, but not as good as tomorrow"
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#29693 07/13/2004 3:34 AM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 73 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 73 | Hey Brian,I am in Holland, and thre is 6 per! | | |
#29694 07/13/2004 5:37 PM | Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,969 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2000 Posts: 1,969 | jeep, is this a 51 GMC longbed 1/2 ton? Chevy did not make a longbed 1/2 ton until the Task Force trucks 55-second series. Sorry - I just saw your other post stating it's a GMC. Good luck with it.
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#29695 07/13/2004 7:23 PM | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 2,773 | What Kansas field did you steal that truck from?  TH400 is a good tranny, just don't get it hot and keep the fluid level up. I don't know about AMC engines. Are you going to put an IFS in? Makes it easier to drop in a V8, and really helps the driveability.
Fred
52 3600
69 C-10
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#29696 07/14/2004 5:11 PM | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 988 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 988 | Jimmy
I used to work with Jerry Noble who ran Holland Reliable Motors Part store. I think he sold his store to Lamb's auto parts which was right next door. Sounds like you have a good plan.
Say what are you doing with the original drive train?
Let me know next time you are down south here and I will show you my Truck that I pulled out MO.
Brian Moore
1949 3100 5 window Deluxe
"Today is better than yesterday, but not as good as tomorrow"
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#29697 07/14/2004 7:32 PM | Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,831 Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) | | Kettle Custodian (pot stirrer) Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 29,831 | Those AMC V-8's are excellent engines! I ran them through the 60's and 70's starting with a 56 Nash Ambassador with the 352 Packard engine. The 290 through 401 engines are all the same size, like smallblock Chevvies. The 390 was the best of the bunch, but also the hardest to find. I built up a hotrod 360 for my nephew, in a Hornet station wagon, that would smoke Corvettes! If you're planning to modify the engine, a Comp Cams High Energy 260 cam will really turn it on.
Jerry
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#29698 07/18/2004 2:25 PM | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 73 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 73 | Thanks guys, sorry to post back so late but Ive had my head in the truck nonstp for a few days. Brian, I know Jerry, he was very kewl to work with when you needed a part. Very knowledgeable. I will look ya up. The original drive train is going to be sold. its gonna need rebuilding for sure. I think the 401 with the dogleg heads is much stouter and quiker than the 390 but thats my opinion. lol. I know that everyone and his brother wants to find one. They are getting hard to ind . They come with forged crank and rods! I will post a pic as soon as I can. Happy wrenchin guys! Oh thanks for the 400 tip too. | | |
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