Daniel Jacobsen wrote:
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> Hey all,
>
> I was wondering if anyone has some insight on boxing a frame. Do you
> really need to do it. I have installed a MII front end, Nova rear end with
> a 300 hp small block with a TH350 tranny in my 55 1st series. Will I need
> my frame boxed? Just another thing to add to the list.
>
> TIA
>
> Dan
Dan,
These trucks have a pretty hefty frame. I'm running a stock smog era 350
in my '48, and the only boxing we did was for the front MII x-member and
motor mounts. Unless you're going to run a 500 hp BB or something, you
should be fine.
Alan Gingles
1948 Chevy 1314
http://www.nucleus.com/~agingles
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