George
Car Craft magazine ran an article on the "Ram Air" marine package. this is a
chevy crate engine, 350 HP, multi point fuel injection, electronic ignition
and has a one wire hookup for the controller (computer)/ignition system. the
price is around $4500 list. i want this to be a dependable vehicle and a
carborator is not in the dependable bracket, (i will catch a lot of grief
from the carborator crowd) I like my remote start on my Dodge Ram.
>From: "George Perez" <g.perez@charter.net>
>To: "'K Ohlgren'"
><kjohlgren@hotmail.com>,<the_hams@hotmail.com>,<oletrucks@autox.team.net>
>Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Any more advice on IFS or Rear End swaps for TF
>trucks out there?
>Date: Sat, 4 Jan 2003 08:41:58 -0500
>
>Hey Kurt: I read your reply to Carl with great interest. Sounds like a
>great project in progress. You Mentioned you were going to use a 350 ram
>air create motor. Are you going to need to put in a computer? I would
>like to do the same, however I'm clueless when it comes to computers in
>auto applications.
>Thanks George
>55 TF
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
>[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of K Ohlgren
>Sent: Friday, January 03, 2003 11:31 PM
>To: the_hams@hotmail.com; oletrucks@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Any more advice on IFS or Rear End swaps for TF
>trucks out there?
>
>Carl
>I will be watching your replies. I have owned a '58 or '59 for 30 years
>and
>am putting a '58 big window, short step side w/fender mounted spare in
>the
>garage this winter for a frame off make over. I've owned this one for 10
>
>years. Alabama body, real sweet, no rust, no dents. Love that body
>style,
>bought a 97 Dodge Ram for the retro look.
>I had planned on using the volare front end but from what I read it is
>not a
>good (looking) swap. I will bite the bullet & buy a MII IFS. I still
>haven't
>figured out how low I will go.
>I want dependability so I am pulling the 350w/holley 650 out and putting
>a
>350 ram air crate motor back in w/350 trans. nothing beats fuel
>injection
>and electronic ignition.
>If you use a S10 rear end how do you match the wheel pattern with the
>MII
>front rotors? How long would the light truck rear last with a v8 pushing
>it?
>I plan to use the under floor power brake set up, what type of booster
>will
>you use there?
>I will shave and clean up the body. I have heard that the bear claw
>latches
>work well for this type of door. Also plan to shave the rain gutter on
>the
>roof. Shave the dash to get rid of the ashtray and old stereo butcher
>job.
>Want to keep the instrument cluster. Anyone have a good idea or source
>to
>swap out the amp gauge for a voltmeter?
>Vintage air, power windows and tilt steering while Im at it.
>Im tall and want to relocate the fuel tank to the back to make room for
>a
>nice seat. I saw a good article on using a full size truck seat in a '56
>by
>lowing the seat under the back window ledge. I will need an electric
>fuel
>pump & return line for the ram air fuel injection.
>I want to get rid of the rear lights and adapt some into the fenders.
>Any
>good ideas on this item? Hidden tailgate latches too.
>I'm 45 and have put this off for 30 yrs; I plan to do it right this
>time.
>Spent a lot off time putting other street rods together for friends.
>Proficient fabricator and dreamer, its my turn now.
>Kurt Ohlgren
>Northville MI
>1958 3100
>1959 3800
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >From: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
> >Reply-To: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
> >To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> >Subject: [oletrucks] Any more advice on IFS or Rear End swaps for TF
>trucks
> >out there?
> >Date: Thu, 02 Jan 2003 14:36:19 -0600
> >
> >About a month ago I posted a message asking for advice or past good/bad
> >experiences with independant front suspension swaps and newer rear end
> >swaps
> >for a TF (55-59) Chevy truck. For the record, my truck is a fair
>weather
> >driver (summertime) and I don't plan on trying to win awards or drag
>race
> >the truck. It has a 283 V8 and 4 speed auto with original front and
>rear
> >suspensions. I simply want to finish upgrading the drive train to
> >newer/better riding and handling and more reliable components
> >
> >I only received one reply for the IFS and 2 for the rear end swaps.
>For
> >the
> >IFS, Heidts or Total Cost Involved (TCI) mustang II's with tubular
>upper
> >and
> >lower arms were suggested and I've found the TCI unit is about $800
>cheaper
> >than Heidts. I would appreciate any further comments or advice as I
>will
> >be
> >buying an IFS in the March timeframe.
> >
> >For the rear end, it has been suggested I either use an S10 or Ford 9
>inch.
> >I'm told the S10 may be a direct swap (width-wise), and the Ford 9 inch
> >would require some custom work. Any suggestions from other list
>members?
> >Appreciate any and all comments. Thanks,
> >
> >Carl Ham
> >'56 Chevy TF Stepside
> >Pontiac, IL
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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