Started 6 months, 1 week ago (2009-05-02 23:26:00)
by GRIMSS
Then it sat in the old shed until for 14 years collecting dust.
While it didnt look like much the panel body has zero rust through. The only rust though is in the typical truck areas, steps, toe board, firewall, and
cowl.
Started 1 month ago (2009-10-07 06:05:00)
by dwcsr
Take a look at this
http://www.webrodder.com/article.php?AID=286&SID=7 &CID=
Started 1 day, 22 hours ago (2009-11-08 08:39:00)
by msgross
wow, I guess your budget and dreams could lead the way on this one.
Lots of guys have sone the LS1 swaps on here, very good power and dependability. Hart_Rod has one with a turbo charger on it too..
I guess
the big question is FI or carb, the year one crate engines have some decent power for the money.
I like the idea of a junkyard FI 5.3 or 6.0 build...
Started 2 days, 5 hours ago (2009-11-08 01:51:00)
by sgtusmc
Looks like this guy is use'n the gauge cluster.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1950-...item2c519b3 fb3
I seen
one one the other day on Ebay where the guy used the newer s10 dash along with his swap. I guess his action ended because I can't find it.
Started 2 days, 5 hours ago (2009-11-08 01:42:00)
by sgtusmc
For 350 that's a great deal. If I were closer I'd jump on it. AND, with a
clear title...come on.
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-02 07:41:00)
by 63 & 64 Bowties
Not sure if they're in your area, but:
http://www.leonardusa.com/browse.cfm/2,5.html
Started 5 days ago (2009-11-05 07:17:00)
by 63 & 64 Bowties
Jose, welcome to the board !!
Looks like a solid truck you've got to start with.
For sandblasting; first you'll need a place to do it. And a large volume compressor. Northern Tool and Harbor Freight both have cheap sandblast equipment. Be sure to get a full helmet type blasting hood, particulate mask,
hearing protection.
Use the search function of this forum, there's plenty of threads about...
Started 2 days, 10 hours ago (2009-11-07 21:08:00)
by blackdiesel
The spring
perches will have to be moved, but the wieth is ok. I would pass on the column, but that's just me. I would us a tilt with no key.
Started 8 months, 3 weeks ago (2009-02-16 16:23:00)
by stan3018
Started 1 week ago (2009-11-02 09:46:00)
by Kim57
Sounds like a cool project.
We do need to see pics.
Kim