While on the subject i just got a 71 1/2 Chassis has anyone ever used this
front end on an AD or Art Deco truck before. it's about 30 inches across on
frame rails on the 71 and the (38) is about 29+ looks like it would work my
biggest concern is there is a pretty big hump in the frame rails on the 71
1/2 . I want to retain my frame so i have all the body mounting holes etc
while gaining IFS and diskbrakes and power steering and a V8 motor mount
setup to boot it i don't use the 235 as originally planned. I can also use
the rearend looks like a cost effective way to go if it will work. I also
got the power steering box and pump and power brake booster. looks like with
a little shimming etc would make a real nice setup and it has the strength
for a truck.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Peters, Jon C" <jpeters@sikorsky.com>
To: "Ole Trucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 8:42 AM
Subject: RE: [oletrucks] Front Clips
> Hey guys don't get me wrong, I've done Camaro, Pacer, Chrysler "K frame",
> Mustang II, Monte Carlo and C10 subframes. I've customized stock I-beams
> with mono leaf springs, C10 steering, disc brakes and power rack and
pinion
> steering.
>
> I am not adverse to any; although the Pacer's and the Chrysler's were a
> bitch. RB's has that cool kit for the subframe alternative (and I wished
> they'd make it for the AD's but they don't). If you can afford to get it,
it
> would be the best sub-framing idea out there. Plus you could get
everything
> else off the donor car; i.e. rear, driveshaft, motor/trans..... I use the
> harness and the steering column and seats... go for a higher end rot box
to
> get the better motor and trans, the SS and 442's had better rears, 3
series
> chucks some posi's.
>
> Got one out back I just sold with an AD 5 window, it was a high optioned
LS
> Monte with an SS rear in it.
>
> The vette stuff is more exotic as the Jaguar I'm doing now is. I hope to
> have a kit available for the AD's soon. Of all the re-works I've done the
> Jag front is by far the easiest, and I'm engineering it as I go. The rear
is
> defined and all I have to do is get it fabricated (get off my sorry ass).
> I'd like to tackle the vette next but I don't have a willing customer yet
> (shhh! I do it out of my house on the side)
> Jon P
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: George Perez [mailto:gp670@visi.net]
> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 11:13 PM
> To: Peters, Jon C
> Cc: Ole Trucks
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Front Clips
>
> Jon : First thanks for all the info. My goal is to build a
> luxury street rod
> with power everything ,air conditioning , plush interior ,
> grade a sound system
> et. I don't plan on hauling anything big and it will not be
> a daily driver.
> However When Its finished I would like to take it out west
> on route 66 and some
> other long road trips and know it will be dependable . I was
> looking for a front
> clip so I can buy the whole car or truck. I need a small
> block 350 or something
> like it , also a Automatic transmission , Rear end and what
> ever else I can use
> off the car. This is not going to be a hot rod , I want a
> good strong Stock V8.
> From everything I have read the Chevy 350 seems to be a
> great choice. Maybe
> this new info and your experience will help me get a good
> match to look for.
>
> Thanks in advance
> George
>
> Smithfield VA.
>
> 1955 Chevy 1/2 TF
>
> "Peters, Jon C" wrote:
>
> > George,
> > It really depends on what you want your truck to do when
> you're done.
> > Do you want a hot rod? A truck rod? Is it to be a daily
> driver and a car or
> > and a truck?
> > The subframe route is clear but you windup with a "car" in
> the strength
> > department, if this route is chosen the Monte Carlo (SS)
> body type from 78
> > to 87 would be the best choice; this includes the Malibu,
> Cutlass (442/HO),
> > regal (GS/GN) and grand prix. There are kits to use late
> model Chevy truck
> > parts on a weld in cross members or Dakota parts on custom
> cross members. If
> > you want to go backyard swapping, the 73-87 c10 suspension
> unbolts from its
> > parent frame and will bolt up to the AD trucks with
> spacers. It will work on
> > the TF trucks even better as their frames are wider than
> the AD's.
> > Jon P
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: George C. Perez
> [mailto:gp670@visi.net]
> > Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 11:52 AM
> > To: Ole Trucks
> > Subject: [oletrucks] Front Clips
> >
> > Hi All : Well after a little time off I'm
> ready to get back
> > to my 55 TF
> > 1/2 ton Chevy . My Question now is what is
> the easiest front
> > clip to use
> > ? I have read Camero and or Nova are good
> Choices But it
> > seems that the
> > truck magazines and some of the Specialty
> shops featured in
> > the
> > magazines don't agree on the years et. I
> would like to know
> > If any of
> > you have done this or had it done and what
> your feelings are
> > now. If you
> > had to do it over would you change
> anything et? I Have been
> > told using a
> > front clip from one of these cars will
> save me some time and
> > money over
> > buying a IFS kit and all the other parts I
> will need . Your
> > input would
> > be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks George
> > Smithfield, VA.
> >
> > 55 Chevy TF 1/2 Ton
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM
> trucks built between
> > 1941 and 1959
> > oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between
> 1941 and 1959
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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