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| | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 252 | Hi all! My name is Gary and I just purchased a 46 1/2 ton project truck. It is more of a calboration of parts. The truck was originally a 1 1/2 ton (have title) but was set on a 53 chassis (I was told) with a 1975 Pacer front end with power rack and a Jeep Cherokee posi rear end and I have no idea what ratio. I haven't got that far yet. The cab is in pretty good shape which I believe is the original paint (black with orange interior) no other paint or primer under it. The hood is perfect along with the grill but needs replated. I got a ton of stuff with it including front and rear 1/2 ton fenders (the left front is really rough) and the 1 1/2 ton fenders which are really good and a set of 1/2 ton running boards but they need work as well. It also came with a lot of other stuff as well like 3 14" tires and 1 15" tire. I went to the salvage yard to pick up some more 15 and found a 46 1/2 ton frame for a hundred bucks. Now here's where it gets good I started mocking it up and the 53 frame is longer than the 46 and you can't find a rebuilt rack manual or power for the pacer front end. I found everything else ball joints, control arm bushings, calipers, rotors, bearings (it came with new rotors, brakes and calipers but are for a 79 and wont fit the 75) just my luck. Anyway I decided to use the 46 frame and started prepping it and ordered a TCI IFS for it. The 46 had some termites around the right side of the front spring hanger on the rear axle and the left side rear spring hanger on the rear axle. I've been debating on wether to cut out the rust and repair the 46 frame or cut the 53 frame in front of the spring hangers and weld that section on to the 46. Decisions, decisions. Whew thats alot for a new guy! Love this site! Thanks Gary | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 323 | Well, let me be the first to say, Welcome to the 'bolt  You've got some decisions to make that are way over my head but I know you'll get some good input here... a smarter group of folks would be hard to find  It is good to have you here too, make yourself at home & check out all the forums  | | | | | Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 738 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2000 Posts: 738 | WELCOME to Stovebolt! Yes, you have a lot of decesions to make, but remember to just take one step at a time and before you know it.... Just enjoy the rebuilding part, that is part of it all. You will meet a lot of people in the same boat! Good Luck! | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Welcome GaryL. Your at the place to be with all you need to talk about. Ask questions as knowledge is the best resource. Good luck on your decisions. A good plan will save you some headaches and pains........now notice I said "some" headaches and pains  | | | | | Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 Moderator | | Moderator Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 4,215 | welcome Gary. Good luck with your project. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 43 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Mar 2009 Posts: 43 | Welcome aboard Gary. I have a 41 and boxed in the original frame. For the front end I used an S-10 front clip and it worked out great. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 346 | Welcome to the Bolt, Gary.
Terry K.
1951 5 window 1/2 ton
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