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originaltator · 09-02-2006, 09:33 AM

My 13 year old son and I are tearing apart a 51 5 window and we are trying to get some good info. What is the best thing to do about the orginal front end. I keep hearing to use either a camaro or mustang II. Does anyone have plans and directions and stuff like that so we can get cooking on this project?

jsbgump · 09-02-2006, 09:45 AM

Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan. The camaro front clip is one of the most popular clips used under that era truck. My dad is redoing a 49 3 window and is keeping the straight axle under it. He just upgraded the wheel bearing from the ball bearing originals to the roller type from a 58 that we parted out that matched perfectly.

krue · 09-02-2006, 10:29 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

**Canadian694x4** · 09-02-2006, 12:22 PM

Welcome To The Boards From The Great White North!

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-02-2006, 08:12 PM

From West TN

86swb · 09-02-2006, 10:51 PM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky.

**BOSS** · 09-03-2006, 09:19 AM

Welcome to the board and nothing could be better then a father and son project

any pics of the truck so far?

***Josh*** · 09-03-2006, 02:05 PM

Welcome, sounds like an awesome project. The front end realyl depends on budget, alot of guys put camaro suspension clips on them, or mustang II or i've even seen a few 71-87 front suspension setsup on them. Check out the message forums and I knwo you'll get good input on your questions

71SWBChevy · 09-04-2006, 08:02 PM

from KY!

CAL 58 GMC · 09-09-2006, 01:39 AM

Welcome to the board

chevy_fatman · 10-06-2006, 11:34 AM

to the forum from PA!

shaneschevys · 10-10-2006, 02:59 PM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

**Ron 586** · 11-05-2006, 10:45 PM

Welcome from West Tennessee.

09-02-2006, 09:33 AM	#1
originaltator Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: wichita falls, texas Posts: 1	51 chevy 5 window project My 13 year old son and I are tearing apart a 51 5 window and we are trying to get some good info. What is the best thing to do about the orginal front end. I keep hearing to use either a camaro or mustang II. Does anyone have plans and directions and stuff like that so we can get cooking on this project?

09-02-2006, 09:45 AM	#2
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: 51 chevy 5 window project Welcome to the board from a fellow Texan. The camaro front clip is one of the most popular clips used under that era truck. My dad is redoing a 49 3 window and is keeping the straight axle under it. He just upgraded the wheel bearing from the ball bearing originals to the roller type from a 58 that we parted out that matched perfectly. __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

09-02-2006, 10:29 AM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: 51 chevy 5 window project Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

09-02-2006, 12:22 PM	#4
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09-02-2006, 08:12 PM	#5
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09-02-2006, 10:51 PM	#6
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09-03-2006, 09:19 AM	#7
BOSS Just here to help Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Norwood,Mo Posts: 3,890	Re: 51 chevy 5 window project Welcome to the board and nothing could be better then a father and son project any pics of the truck so far? __________________ Support our site Norwood Survivor

09-03-2006, 02:05 PM	#8
*Josh* He's got mean nasty FANGS! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 6,514	Re: 51 chevy 5 window project Welcome, sounds like an awesome project. The front end realyl depends on budget, alot of guys put camaro suspension clips on them, or mustang II or i've even seen a few 71-87 front suspension setsup on them. Check out the message forums and I knwo you'll get good input on your questions __________________ 2004 K2500 Burb 1999 C3500 1985 Cutlass Supreme 1969 C-10 1967 C-10 Panel josh@67-72chevytrucks.com

09-04-2006, 08:02 PM	#9
71SWBChevy Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Owensboro KY Posts: 11,905	Re: 51 chevy 5 window project from KY! __________________ Drew '71 Chevy 350/TH350 Hugger Orange Currently just a rolling frame, body work soon to follow!!! Check out my Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212927 Daily Driver: 1997 Chevrolet S-10 with more gears than pistons

09-09-2006, 01:39 AM	#10
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: 51 chevy 5 window project Welcome to the board __________________ 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

10-06-2006, 11:34 AM	#11
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10-10-2006, 02:59 PM	#12
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11-05-2006, 10:45 PM	#13
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