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Originally Posted by chevytruckfan
Just something to think about. If you are looking to swap engine and trans and not mess with changing the rear end. 47-mid 50's trucks came with a torque tube rear that has the drive shaft enclosed so it will not bolt up to the trans unless it is another one of that type of design which will give you ridiculous RPM at high speeds. IF you go with that year truck you have to 1. keep it original, 2. Swap, engine, trans, AND rear end, or 3. Buy one already done like tommo has. Good luck and keep us posted on what you decide.
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That is exactly why I think the 67-72 series may be what I want. Here is what I would love to find.... 67 panel,283 2bbl,auto trans, solid body, dependable daily driver. I would take a suburban set up like this as well. There is one like this on Ebay but is way out in Tulsa Ok
. If I found a Burb, I could have my girlfriend make some curtains, as I really just want one for camping. That is why I don't really want one that has been lowered. I dont want to bottom out on the 2 trax. Seems like the Burbs are much more common.
I like them old 283's, and have grown quite fond of the 2bbl rochester carb as well. Everyone thought I was nuts, when I yanked the edelbrock carb off my 79 4x4, and replaced it with a stock 2bbl carb and manifold. It will still bake the tires 1/2 down the block, and does not sputter when climbing steep hills like the edelbrock did.