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| | | | Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 3 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Oct 2011 Posts: 3 | i have a 51 gmc and want to improve the steering and suspension; i have found front ends out of a camaro and one out of a thunderbird. will either or both of
these fit without too much modification? | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | Both will require much fabrication to work. Also, depending on what year Camaro or Thunderbird, they may not work at all, as they later ('80s and up) rely on the body for the upper suspension mounting.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 269 | Mr Bill, I do not know if the camaro or T bird front clip will work but I personally went with an after market IFS. There was a kit for my truck from Total Cost Involved. You might want to shop around and see what other companies has to offer for your truck. My IFS and rear set me back $ but after I got it, it kept me busy for a while. my IFS and 4 link rear. Bread | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | Hi Bill,firstly welcome.
I've never been a fan of cut 'n' shut chassis. JMO
There's a huge choice of aftermarket IFS' available.
The only real factor is the depth of your wallet,you also need to consider what you want from your truck regarding load capacity.
If you're just looking for a cool old truck to scoot around in fine,but if you want to work it,personally I would stick with and rebuild what's there,with upgrades to the brakes etc..
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| | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 |
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 381 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 381 | I agree with all of the replies given, for their different points of view.
In summary here's what you want to consider before making any IFS swap:
(1) your fabrication and welding skills?
(2) how do you plan to use the truck. Recreational vs. work ?
(3) how much money are you willing to spend ? | | | | | Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 355 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 355 | lol also need to add in, wbrowne how large your wallet is, one thing i have learn most cases that aftermarket front will run you as much if not more than the total amount you paid for the truck
1937 1/2 ton
| | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | You might contact BC52. He has a '52 with a Nova front clip which seems to fit & work well. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 24 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 24 | | | |
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