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BigDan3131 · 07-16-2012, 01:57 AM

So as my next project I'm getting a 59 GMC 1/2 Ton longbed and I am keeping the stock from axle setup but will be lowering the truck front and rear with mono springs. I also will be adding 4 wheel discs and front and rear swaybars.

Now, what I want to know is if I cut out my firewall to allow further engine set back will it increase the handling of the truck? It will be an LS based motor most likely a new 6.0L with a cam and carb hooked to a manual valve body 4L80E. Fabricating the new firewall and trans tunnel will not be an issue.

07-16-2012, 01:57 AM	#1
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	59 Straight Axle Question So as my next project I'm getting a 59 GMC 1/2 Ton longbed and I am keeping the stock from axle setup but will be lowering the truck front and rear with mono springs. I also will be adding 4 wheel discs and front and rear swaybars. Now, what I want to know is if I cut out my firewall to allow further engine set back will it increase the handling of the truck? It will be an LS based motor most likely a new 6.0L with a cam and carb hooked to a manual valve body 4L80E. Fabricating the new firewall and trans tunnel will not be an issue. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock



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