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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Duncanville , TX
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looking to build a Pickup, what model should i use?
Hi guys
1st of all thanks for having me here.. Im new to the chevy truck/Pickup scene, but im a GM A-Body guy (68 Buick GS) i would like to get some input on my plan... I would like to BUDGET build myself a daily dirver Patina/Protouring style Pickup, with DEFINITLY BIG tires in the rear (definitly bigger than 295"s..lol) I have a full 01' GMC YUKON to pull parts from so i would like to go LS Motor and possibly reuse the trans etc. So 1st question what Pickup should i use? i dont mind longbed but prefer short bed of course Im looking for a truck that i can get basicly everything out there on the aftermarket. ( i had big issues with my buick build regarding this) the Car will be a Cool daily, so doesnt need to be top notch high performance, of course i wanna beef it up and i will take the LS (Lm7 5.3) and work with it a bit (Cam, Headers, computer adjustments etc) I want to keep the build pretty simple and possibly find a Pickup with great panels and a nice patina.. (im in CALI so there be a lot arround) I know that the fuel system will have to be updated etc. Front Discs are a must as well. What models carry what rearend? what model/Frame is good for such a build? can i reuse the rear end and driveshaft of the Yukon maybe?? As mentioned above i would like to put big rubbers on the rear, slam the truck a bit ( Budget!! no costly Airride, even though Airride is cool but probably to expensive) So Tubbing the bed is already in the plan since thats basicly the way to go for big rubber i heard?! might be looking into 11-14 inch wide wheels in the rear depending if there are issues to fit it or not ( the bigger the better) How big of a rubber can i have without running into frame issues? What model is prestige for this kind of build ( C10??) I would like to keep the option to haul stuff (not HD stuff) , But as said have it as a Daily would be great to get some input and maybe some ideas! |
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