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Father&son56project · 05-02-2022, 07:02 AM

Mr48chev, thanks for the input! I’m currently keeping my eyes peeled for my next build, and an AD series truck is high on my list (I also like the late 40’s and early 50 Ford/Merc trucks). I like the idea of doing an LS swap, and one of the advantages of both the GM and Ford products in those years is the availability of upgrades like disc brakes that still keep the original frame and suspension. I have the option of S10 swapping the frame, but I was hoping to find a build thread that shows an LS drivetrain on an original AD frame & suspension so that I can see what the challenges (if any) there are. I’m a little slow, so for me pictures are always worth thousands of words!

05-02-2022, 07:02 AM	#3
Father&son56project Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grey County Ontario Posts: 211	Re: AD Series, LS Swap, Original Suspension Mr48chev, thanks for the input! I’m currently keeping my eyes peeled for my next build, and an AD series truck is high on my list (I also like the late 40’s and early 50 Ford/Merc trucks). I like the idea of doing an LS swap, and one of the advantages of both the GM and Ford products in those years is the availability of upgrades like disc brakes that still keep the original frame and suspension. I have the option of S10 swapping the frame, but I was hoping to find a build thread that shows an LS drivetrain on an original AD frame & suspension so that I can see what the challenges (if any) there are. I’m a little slow, so for me pictures are always worth thousands of words!