Anybody make a bolt in IFS for a 46?

[paintman]

Ive been snooping around looking at a new IFS to replace the amc pacer front end that was hacked into in my 46. I know weld in units exist but I do not rust my novice skills when it comes to doing the install. Does a bolt in unit exist for this year truck? Or perhaps a bolt in unit from another year truck with the proper the geometry? If I do as a last resort have to go with a weld in IFS, who would you guys recomend? Heres a pick of the ole girl I refer to. Thanx guys!

[Tony@AirRideTech]

There are a number of reputable front crossmember manufacturers... For what you have though, I would suggest looking at No Limit Engineering or Progressive Automotive. Both of them are great guys, easy to deal with and both have a nice product. Rob over at No Limit is a strong site supporter as well. and I know that Bob from Progressive gets on here from time to time too.

[jmedero]

Scotts has a nice front ifs for it as well. Justin over there would be the one to talk to. Hope this helps.
Juan

justin@scottshotrods.com
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[andrewmp6]

Honestly i would trust a welded in better then something bolted in.If you can't weld or don't want to mess with it look in your phone book for a chassis shop they can do it for you.

[jmedero]

Well all gm trucks from 60 to 87 crossmembers are bolted in. My nova front clip bolts in. I think if done right you will never have any problems.
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[cdowns]

GM cars had bolt in stuff from as far back as 49 i think and were very common to use on streetrods back in the 60's and 70's//

[paintman]

Hey guys thanx for all the responses! After some poking around I found this
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Bolt-I...ber,50961.html
Now I know its for a 47, but was there a frame design change from the 46's to 47's? I would think the only concern would be if the bolt in boxing plates would fit in my 46 frame. Perhaps the 47's have a larger channel? Not that this is what I would do.....but I am curious as to why there is so much available for trucks up to 1941 and trucks after 1946 are 41-46's considered bastard years for these trucks?

[andrewmp6]

Try pming robnolimit he would know about the frames.

[Scottshotrods]

We have a weld in ifs for your truck I know you are asking for a bolt in for your 46.
If you would like to have more info you can call me at the shop 805 485-0382 or you can
e-mail me at justin@scottshotrods.com

[paintman]

Well after a year of trolling around looking for something doesn't exist, I finally made my mind up and pulled the trigger on a weld in unit from Scottshotrods .com
Julian was more than patient answering all my questions and I would highly recommend talking to him if your in the market.
Now I just have to wait 3 weeks (every unit is built to order) for my Christmas present! I'll post pics when it comes down my chimney

[jmedero]

Nice!! You'll love it man.
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[andrewmp6]

Did you get it with coilovers or air bags?

[paintman]

coil overs

[paintman]

So much for a bolt in unit, looks like I better sharpen up my welding skills! Justin out at Scotts Hot rods changed my mind! LOL!

[LUCKIN-FOU]

Paintman, I love that truck. Post more pictures on the install. I really want to see how that truck looks when it's done. What year is the truck? I'm doing a 69 Camaro whith a Scotts front end.
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[paintman]

Originally Posted by LUCKIN-FOU

Paintman, I love that truck. Post more pictures on the install. I really want to see how that truck looks when it's done. What year is the truck? I'm doing a 69 Camaro whith a Scotts front end.
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Hey man! Keep an eye out over on the pre-47 side for my build thread. I'll be starting it after the 1st of the year. Until then....Here's a pic of what the truck looked like before the tear down. If you look in the background of the pic you will see my work truck (I am a contractor) I plan to paint the 46 similar to it to promote my business.
Thanx for the interest!

[N2TRUX]

paintman your on to a cool project, and it looks like you found a premium quality IFS to bring it up to date.

I think what Scot is trying to say is the look you have on your work trucks is very attention getting but might not look as good on your A/D truck. I understand your not wanting to leave the rustic look on it as you feel it might not reflect your level of professionalism.

You might consider a restored company truck look painted up with nostalgic style logos to really draw attention. Near me there is a carpet company that has a fleet of trucks wrapped with their company logo and advertisement. In front of their shop there is a 40's Ford truck painted stock green with black fenders. It looks pretty stock besides being lowered and sporting a retro styled company logo. Guess which one gets my attention?

I couldn't begin to tell you what brand or size the new trucks are, but I can give a pretty accurate description of that old Ford. It gets my attention every single time I drive by their shop.

Just an outside observation,,,

[solidaxel]

I see you have not welded in the Xmember, tack it first then add the rack & Pinion and and see if the bellows clear the bottom of the frame. What I am getting at may not be of a concern but I did have to noch the bottom of the frame to clear the R&P rubber bellows. In hind site if I would have put a bit of a spacer on the underside of the frame where the x member mounted it woulh have saved some time and welding in a noch . eithe way works great, just sayin!!
How do you like the work of Scotts suspension?

[paintman]

It looks like I am going to have to put in a notch for the R+P. I ran into a bit of a snafu with the unit from Scotts. Somehow when the unit was being fabbed a small error was made. The shock towers at the top of the unit were to short and I couldn't bolt up the coils because they hit the cross member before the bolt could go through the hole.(see pics). Not a big deal I called Justin and in less then 24 hours I had longer brackets at my front door.I can't say enough about the customer service with Scotts Justin was actually communicating with me on a Sunday evening at 10 p.m.! Now I just have to get my ass up off the couch and weld the new ones in.

The new ones mocked up in place

[solidaxel]

I am not surprised to hear about the good customer service with Scotts and Justin.
Did he offer to send one of his welders out to NJ to install them also!!!
He does some nice Tig welding!

[paintman]

Originally Posted by solidaxel

I am not surprised to hear about the good customer service with Scotts and Justin.
Did he offer to send one of his welders out to NJ to install them also!!!
He does some nice Tig welding!

LOL unfortunately no, and worse yet I don't trust my welding skills on something as important as the front end of my truck. Sooooooo, I had to have the mobile welder I have been using come back and weld the new mounts on. Oh well I guess this is just something you have to expect when your building hot rods. I'm sure this is not the last of the small set backs I will have on this project!

[Scottshotrods]

If you need rack nothces let us know and we will send you some out to you at no charge.If you need some send me a e-mail Stan.I am at a show this weekend in Pomona
ca

Justin

[paintman]

well that was simple enough!

[jmedero]

Gotta love it.
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[paintman]

you've got mail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!