I've seen four approaches:
1) complete frame swap from a later pickup. S-10 looks to me like it works
better than a full-size, but both have been done.
2) front crossmember from a '73 - '87 pickup. Called bolt-in but its really
more complicated than that sounds.
3) subframe graft. Camaro or Chevelle are what people say. I'm doing Monte
Carlo because the track width is a better match (and I already have it).
4) aftermarket crossmember, usually based on Mustang II.
I've chose subframe for the truck I'm building for my wife. She isn't power
hungry, and it will have a mild V-8 when I'm done, but power steering and
brakes, easy and comfortable to drive, are my objectives.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lisa Freeman" <lisa@tiora.net>
To: "Durwood B. Darbin" <dhckdkcsk@hotmail.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2003 1:44 AM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Hello
Durwood,
Getting a 1/2 ton would probably be better, but it really depends on what I
can find. I've wanted a 50 since I first saw one all restored when I was
like 8 or 9 years old. It's really just the body style, so since the trucks
stayed essentially the same for a few years there I guess it doesn't matter
too much on the details of which year it came out. I do have to agree with
what you said about the vent windows though, that's definitely a nice thing
to have. The pull down handles are cool, but with my door deficiency (always
seem to have problems opening them regardless of the type) it's not
something that is going to make me decide one way or another about a truck.
It's super sad that people keep kidnapping trucks out of CO, definitely
makes it more challenging to find one. But yeah, until there is a law to
prevent it what can ya do?
I haven't talked to the guys on York St. yet, that'll be my next stop :) I
did go to the swap meet in Feb. I loved it, although it was torture seeing
so many neat things to have and use, yet not being able to get them as I
don't really know what I need until I get started. I did get a nice pocket
full of business cards though, and flyers for upcoming shows and other
things to check out. What's wrong with the place in Englewood? Is it just
that they may be from Texas or is it something else?
I really like the idea of keeping the truck all original, but I also have
some issues with that. See, I have this retarded need for power, and I'd
really like to be able to drive it on the highways and whatnot. Plus, I
have some problems functioning without power steering and some of the other
luxuries that weren't included back in the day. So I'm going with the rod,
no flashy paint job with flames or anything though, outside needs to look
original(ish):) So, I know this thread has sorta been touched on but what
is the best (or good) donor vehicles for the sub frame? I've heard mostly
of people using camero or mustang2 frames, what else is there? And what are
things that I should look for to do this right? Or can the original frame be
modified to work? Which is easier?
I'm sorry that I'm probably going to swamp you all with really basic
questions. I'll try to keep them to a minimum and read the archives so I'm
not too much of a pain, I just want to learn as much as I can. Thanks in
advance for being patient :)
Lisa
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Durwood B. Darbin
Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 1:36 PM
To: lisa@tiora.net; oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Hello
Lisa,
Do you wanna 1/2 or a 3/4 ton and why a 50? I can understand the 5 window
thingy. 1951 trucks have the vent windows AND pull down handles which is
the only way to go in my expert opinion. Trucks are getting harder to find
in Colorado because those damn Texicans keep sneaking up here and kidnapping
our vintage steel. There outta be a law!
You might get in contact with the boys at Mile High Classic trucks on York
street in Denver. They might be able to find you one. Another source is to
wait for the tri-state swap meet in February at the stock show complex.
Whatever you do, DON'T have anything to do with 'Colorado Trucks?' or
something like that in Englewood. I think that he is originally from Texas
but can't prove it yet.
Are you going to keep it original or make it into a rod?
Durwood
51 Chevy 1/2 ton Deluxe 5 window
Kersey Colorado
I don't have a truck yet, but my dream is to rebuild a
>1950 Chevy 5 window. If anyone knows of any (49-53) for sale as a project
>please let me know. >Lisa
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