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Originally Posted by _Ogre
nice looking truck, i'd drive it 
sounds like you like the look but not how it drives or handles,
not sure you'd be any happier with a stock 6 cly, 3 on the tree, 67-72
v8 is easy as these trucks were designed for a sbc, it's a basic bolt in
auto is a little harder, as the motor mounts and trans mount need to be reworked
handling is harder yet and takes a lot more fabrication work/skill,
once you change to ifs, you also need a newer column and whole brake system |
I think you’ve pin pointed one of my hang ups. 10 years ago or probably 10 years from now I would already have this thing torn apart. I’ve just got so much going on right now. I think I’m afraid of tearing it down and opening a bunch of other cans of worms so to speak. I’ve been a part of a 72 build from the ground up.
I think I want more of a bolt on/modified/upgraded stock equipment project at the moment.
I guess that narrows it. Would I be happy with rebuilt/upgraded straight axle stuff and a V8, or do I just need to punt it and move on...
I also don’t “love” the appearance. It’s fine and it looks good, but I f*cking hate blue!