Do you have a budget in mind? There's difference between should and have to.
My humble opinion in red below.
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Originally Posted by jor1369
Hey guys,
Been lurking here for several years and I have been getting ideas from all of your builds and threads.
Background and truck
I bought my 71 C10 SWB in 07 and I've been itching to get the project going. I want do a frame off restoration. I have started the disassembly already and I will be concentrating on the frame and then the engine. I suspect it will take me a long time to get this done but thats what I have been wanting to do.
Now the advise I am looking for...
I am probably going with a 4/6 ECE drop. Will i need to get their drop crossmember? No, but you're near the point where a c notch would be worth considering. Since I'm spending your money, I say get the Scott's Hotrods coil spring rear setup.
Should I replace the trailing arms? Not unless you want to. Since I'm spending your money, I say go with the rear end described above.
Should I go through the front suspension as I go or should I just rebuild it all? I say rebuild. It's not that expensive.
Should I replace the differential or just swap the gears? Defer on this until you decide on the engine. If you go ls, then you'll probably get a different trans, which will dictate what gear you want.
I am still torn between rebuilding the current engine "350" and tranny which will probably need everything rebuilt and upgraded or getting a LS. My only concern is the 350 is an easy install compared to an LS. I would like to stay competative on the road with any new model truck. I just want to keep up but not too extreme. What should I go with? You can keep up either way you go. Just depends on what you feel like taking on. Since I'm spending your money, is say ls.
On last question.
What primer/paint to I use for the frame, or should I powdercoat? Depends on how much you want to spend. Blast it and use rattle can Rustoleum. Advantage is it can be touched up easily. Since I'm spending your money, I say powder coat.
Lots of questions, hopefully you guys can guide me in the right direction.
Once I get started I will post a new build tread.
I am limited on space so hopefully I can get through the build without farming out the work.
Thanks guys
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