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| | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 4 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 4 | Hi all. I'm a long time reader, but a new poster here. I've been in the transmission business for 20+ yrs. I traded into a basket case '56 chevy pickup 2 yrs ago, and am now driving it. It's got the 235 w/ 2bbl holley 350cfm, split exhaust manifold, dual glasspacks, T5 trans, power steering upgrade. A lot of fun to drive. My friend has a 51 chevy pickup, and I'm going to help him get started on it. He bought a 78 Nova donor car, for the front frame clip, etc. Has anyone here done this conversion? or know of any good Tech articles? I want gather as much info as possible before We start cutting.
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#3841 04/24/2005 11:51 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | Welcome from west of the Divide!!
I don't know about the front end but I think the rear axle of the Nova can be used on a '51 1/2 ton.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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#3842 04/25/2005 12:50 AM | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 438 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 438 | Potshot-
Another NW welcome! I am building up a '51 frame I bought with an early 70's nova clip grafted in. Hope your buddy has FRONT steer, as it will make the column linkage and header routing much easier. Rear is a good fit as well, just the right width. I will try to hunt up some articles. Measure 45 times, cut once! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 255 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 255 | I have that video and its pretty good. I have watched it several times with the intent to use some of the ideas for my 48 or 51 half ton, which will get a Trans Am front clip and a 292 for power. I just need time to pour a level slab to work on.
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