1949 Project....What to do??

[Denee007]

Hi Jessie! Welcome! Im also in Houston!
Though I pondered the notion of a front clip, I'm glad I kept my 59 stock. I've also found that its difficult to be a penny pincher, it will still be pricey with untold hours working on it! I just wonder why one, has to have a front clip? For me, if I should ever be fortunate enough to get it roadworthy, it will be driven to nifty50ee's, to moms, and an occasional night out for some tea! Lol. Just about all the trucks where I go have front clips
Anyway, have fun here; great people!!! ; )
Dne'
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[mknittle]

Originally Posted by Denee007

Hi Jessie! Welcome! Im also in Houston!
Though I pondered the notion of a front clip, I'm glad I kept my 59 stock. I've also found that its difficult to be a penny pincher, it will still be pricey with untold hours working on it! I just wonder why one, has to have a front clip? For me, if I should ever be fortunate enough to get it roadworthy, it will be driven to nifty50ee's, to moms, and an occasional night out for some tea! Lol. Just about all the trucks where I go have front clips
Anyway, have fun here; great people!!! ; )
Dne'
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Have you ever drove a solid axle truck at 75MPH? That is why the clip!

Just kidding but there is a world of difference Between ifs and solid axle.

[Denee007]

Hi mknittle, I've never driven a 50's model truck period or anything i can remember with a straight axle. Lol besides I think I wont be going over 65 most of the time. Perhaps the power steering I installed will help somewhat. If our fathers/mothers did it back in the day, we can too. I wonder when the first clipon was installed, must have thought one was crazy for doing so
Dne'

Originally Posted by mknittle

Have you ever drove a solid axle truck at 75MPH? That is why the clip!

Just kidding but there is a world of difference Between ifs and solid axle.

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[mknittle]

Originally Posted by Denee007

Hi mknittle, I've never driven a 50's model truck period or anything i can remember with a straight axle. Lol besides I think I wont be going over 65 most of the time. Perhaps the power steering I installed will help somewhat. If our fathers/mothers did it back in the day, we can too. I wonder when the first clipon was installed, must have thought one was crazy for doing so
Dne'


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Hi Denee, I think Yours will be fine for what you are going to use it for.It will be nice and tight with the new bushings and power steering.The main thing is to have fun!
I just have to modify everything I own. Just a Hangover from my years as a prototype machinist.
Back in the day there weren't so many Idiots driving like they are playing a video game and they have a pocket full of quaters
We did our first clip on my sister's 53' in 1985 to solve a bent frame.

[Jesse49chevy]

Amorget: i have an opportunity to buy a LT1 with a 700R transmission. so wondering what rear end i could use, keep in mind this will be a daily driver, or weekend cruiser, but not looking to race or leave my tires on the black top.

[Jesse49chevy]

Another step, I think I got a good deal today, i bought a LT1 with a 700R4 transmission for 600.00 so one step closer.....about 10 million more to go.... LOL