My ?54 is completely disassembled right now. The frame is bare, cab is on a
rotisserie, bed is in pieces, and the motor is covered up on the shop floor.
The ?67 C20 I have is a rust bucket. I had planned to rebuild both but I?ve
been thinking of using the 292 from the C20 in the ?54 3100. If I do that I?ll
probably just part out the ?67.
Gale Gorman
Houston
On Nov 1, 2015, at 2:38 PM, Jonas Thaler <jonasthaler@jonasthaler.com> wrote:
I have tried to learn how to spend other people?s money (legally) and so far it
has not worked for me!
I agree that as long as you don?t drop that major cast iron on your foot you
are not hurting anybody putting a V-8 in your truck. (If you didn?t you would
be saying to yourself ?I coulda had a V8!! ?I?ll be here all week?) The only
rule is that we must all enjoy every step of the hobby and the results of our
labors.
Happy November!
jt
> On Nov 1, 2015, at 7:32 AM, GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman@me.com> wrote:
>
> I preferred to keep my solid front axle. I?m not a purist since I do like a
> V8. We each spent our own money so I firmly support doing whatever seems
> right.
>
> Gale
>
>
> On Nov 1, 2015, at 8:44 AM, Harry Spencer <spencer-h@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> I've already got a Mustang IFS installed with the standard Chevy five bolt
> pattern and want the rear to match. I haven't learned anyway to convert the
> stock six lug rear end to five lug. I'd certainly consider keeping the stock
> rear if that was possible. Harry
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GALE GORMAN [mailto:gale_gorman@me.com]
> Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2015 5:14 AM
> To: Harry Spencer
> Cc: Oletrucks list
> Subject: Re: [Oletrucks] Two basic questions
>
> Why change the rear end?
>
> Gale Gorman
> Houston
> ?54 3100
> ?67 C20
>
> On Oct 31, 2015, at 10:14 PM, Harry Spencer <spencer-h@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> Hello All. I?m thinking many of you know these answers off the top of your
> heads. My 1955 First series Chevy is finally ready for an engine, tranny and
> rearend.
>
> I?ve got a 350 out of an 1985 Suburban but need a trans. I want a 700 R4.
> From what I?ve read, the best years are 1987 to 1992. I?m trying to avoid
> all the computerization. Any thoughts and suggestions?
>
> What is the ideal width for a rearend? I?m looking at a 2000 Camaro 10 bolt
> that is 65 and ½ wide.
>
> I?m building this on a budget of course. Think driver, not horsepower.
>
> Thanks.
> Harry
> 1955 First Series
>
>
>
>
>
>
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