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mud_grip · 12-06-2007, 10:45 PM

im a college kid (which means modest budget) who just finished his first project (1969 truck) and is looking for his second. i was thinkin about getting an early 50's truck and tryin to fit a big block in one. i understand that the factory frame wont hold one, and a new front suspension needs to be installed. if ya'll could give me some directions or point me to some good material, i would really appreciate it. any input as to what suspension (camaro, mustang II, etc.) you would suggest would be greatly appreciated as well. rear suspension info will be liked as well....

CAL 58 GMC · 12-06-2007, 10:57 PM

Welcome! I'm sure you will find the answers here. Check out Bernie's build thread. He put a big block in his Dad's 52. Here's the link to his build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

mud_grip · 12-06-2007, 11:56 PM

hey, i appreciate the info!!!! but i was lookin to use a suspension out of a junk yard and updating that, instead of buying a brand new one (little out of my price range right now). i understand it may be more difficult, but i welcome the challenge. or, is there even a difference?

Bishops Trucks · 12-06-2007, 11:59 PM

from Vienna, Austria. Lets see some pics of your '69.

mud_grip · 12-07-2007, 02:32 PM

here are some picks of my '69 i just i finished this summer.....

Kim57 · 12-07-2007, 03:17 PM

Welcome to the site mud grip.
If your doing a early 50s the track on the camaro clips may be to wide.
You can also put those trucks on
S-10 frames with some good results.
Heres a site with info on the swap.
http://www.ad-engineering.com/
Kim

mud_grip · 12-13-2007, 04:22 PM

i really like that idea, but im not really crazy about the idea of using wheel spacers though. i really like the concept, especially since its cheaper and i can get the parts for it anywhere. but to use spacers just to get the wheels to look right isnt really that appealing.....

robin58 · 12-14-2007, 05:41 AM

I am confused why you think the stock frame won't hold a BBC. Are you thinking because of the weight? The stock stovebolt engine weighed more than a SBC and without looking for the numbers I'd guess would be close to a BBC. If you're thinking about width etc, I know several people who have put in Caddy 500's on a stock framed AD truck.

1-ton of fun · 12-14-2007, 08:54 AM

a wise man once told me, "anything will fit if you have a torch and welder!"

mud_grip · 12-14-2007, 09:06 AM

yeah, i guess i wasnt too clear when i said stock frame, sorry about that. i ment i know a big block wont fit in the factory crossmember. i have no doubt the frame could hold the wieght, but i know it wouldnt be as simple as changing the engine.

robin58 · 12-14-2007, 09:39 AM

Hell of a lot simpler to fab up some motor mounts/crossmember to fit a different block in than graft a front clip on but that's just my $0.02

12-06-2007, 10:45 PM	#1
mud_grip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Duncan, Oklahoma Posts: 17	new kid... im a college kid (which means modest budget) who just finished his first project (1969 truck) and is looking for his second. i was thinkin about getting an early 50's truck and tryin to fit a big block in one. i understand that the factory frame wont hold one, and a new front suspension needs to be installed. if ya'll could give me some directions or point me to some good material, i would really appreciate it. any input as to what suspension (camaro, mustang II, etc.) you would suggest would be greatly appreciated as well. rear suspension info will be liked as well....

12-06-2007, 10:57 PM	#2
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: new kid... Welcome! I'm sure you will find the answers here. Check out Bernie's build thread. He put a big block in his Dad's 52. Here's the link to his build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021 __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

12-06-2007, 11:56 PM	#3
mud_grip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Duncan, Oklahoma Posts: 17	Re: new kid... hey, i appreciate the info!!!! but i was lookin to use a suspension out of a junk yard and updating that, instead of buying a brand new one (little out of my price range right now). i understand it may be more difficult, but i welcome the challenge. or, is there even a difference?

12-06-2007, 11:59 PM	#4
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,730	Re: new kid... from Vienna, Austria. Lets see some pics of your '69. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

12-07-2007, 02:32 PM	#5
mud_grip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Duncan, Oklahoma Posts: 17	Re: new kid... here are some picks of my '69 i just i finished this summer..... Attached Images

12-07-2007, 03:17 PM	#6
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: new kid... Welcome to the site mud grip. If your doing a early 50s the track on the camaro clips may be to wide. You can also put those trucks on S-10 frames with some good results. Heres a site with info on the swap. http://www.ad-engineering.com/ Kim

12-13-2007, 04:22 PM	#7
mud_grip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Duncan, Oklahoma Posts: 17	Re: new kid... i really like that idea, but im not really crazy about the idea of using wheel spacers though. i really like the concept, especially since its cheaper and i can get the parts for it anywhere. but to use spacers just to get the wheels to look right isnt really that appealing.....

12-14-2007, 05:41 AM	#8
robin58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 763	Re: new kid... I am confused why you think the stock frame won't hold a BBC. Are you thinking because of the weight? The stock stovebolt engine weighed more than a SBC and without looking for the numbers I'd guess would be close to a BBC. If you're thinking about width etc, I know several people who have put in Caddy 500's on a stock framed AD truck.

12-14-2007, 08:54 AM	#9
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	Re: new kid... a wise man once told me, "anything will fit if you have a torch and welder!" __________________ 59 chevy apache 31 4x4 - my project: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8668512 53 buick special - straight 8 sled - blow through turbo 47 gmc - flatbed hot rod build 99 ford econoline e350 - 4x4 converted family roadtrip/overlanding rig AKA 'Monstervan' AKA 'Daddy-Van'

12-14-2007, 09:06 AM	#10
mud_grip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Duncan, Oklahoma Posts: 17	Re: new kid... yeah, i guess i wasnt too clear when i said stock frame, sorry about that. i ment i know a big block wont fit in the factory crossmember. i have no doubt the frame could hold the wieght, but i know it wouldnt be as simple as changing the engine.

12-14-2007, 09:39 AM	#11
robin58 Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 763	Re: new kid... Hell of a lot simpler to fab up some motor mounts/crossmember to fit a different block in than graft a front clip on but that's just my $0.02

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