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solidaxel · 03-18-2007, 10:01 PM

Here is the start of a new build, lets see if the pics are samll enough to post. This is the start of my second truck as the 55 GMC turned out to be a very good driver I thought I would build one with automatic OD. This is a crossmember from Industrial Chassis in Phoenix and it will accept 86 to 90 Dodge Dakota bolt ons and the wheels are 5x51/2 so it will match the Ford 9" I have for the rear. This day one and the hardest part was removing the rivets !!!

Kid · 03-18-2007, 11:01 PM

looks like your off to a good start guy. The chassis fab & or mods are my favorite part of the build.

sevt_chevelle · 03-20-2007, 04:29 PM

Please keep up informed! Ive been thinking about using the dakota front end vs the mustang on my 49. Be interested in how this front end works out...Eric

solidaxel · 03-23-2007, 05:02 PM

Industrial Chassis Inc has many of these Dakota on the road for Chevys and Fords this is not a new product as Steve has been producing these for years. The Dakota is the right design for our heavy trucks and the Geometry is correct along with the track width.Bone yard parts are very reasonable and replacable parts are over the counter and they come witha sway bar, disc brakes 5 lug and Rack and Pinion steering.

Jebb1978 · 03-23-2007, 07:54 PM

Looks like a nice setup!

03-18-2007, 10:01 PM	#1
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Solidaxle to Dakota I F S Here is the start of a new build, lets see if the pics are samll enough to post. This is the start of my second truck as the 55 GMC turned out to be a very good driver I thought I would build one with automatic OD. This is a crossmember from Industrial Chassis in Phoenix and it will accept 86 to 90 Dodge Dakota bolt ons and the wheels are 5x51/2 so it will match the Ford 9" I have for the rear. This day one and the hardest part was removing the rivets !!! Attached Images __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-18-2007, 11:01 PM	#2
Kid Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 702	Re: Solidaxle to Dakota I F S looks like your off to a good start guy. The chassis fab & or mods are my favorite part of the build. __________________ The kid Build threads: 51 Jimmy http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=154951 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219902 http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 68 C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=50348

03-20-2007, 04:29 PM	#3
sevt_chevelle Lost amongst the CORN Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern Iowa Posts: 1,072	Re: Solidaxle to Dakota I F S Please keep up informed! Ive been thinking about using the dakota front end vs the mustang on my 49. Be interested in how this front end works out...Eric __________________ Currently working on How To Videos and custom metal 70 Chevelle gettin Sliced and Diced Anything But STOCK 70 Chevelle SS455 not a typo its a BUICK BABY 49 and 72 Chevy Trucks restored to original...close to it Drommer Stor....Norwegian for Dream Big http://s969.photobucket.com/albums/a...lle/?start=all https://www.flickr.com/photos/47922830@N03/ Pictures of my work and projects

03-23-2007, 05:02 PM	#4
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Solidaxle to Dakota I F S Industrial Chassis Inc has many of these Dakota on the road for Chevys and Fords this is not a new product as Steve has been producing these for years. The Dakota is the right design for our heavy trucks and the Geometry is correct along with the track width.Bone yard parts are very reasonable and replacable parts are over the counter and they come witha sway bar, disc brakes 5 lug and Rack and Pinion steering. __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

03-23-2007, 07:54 PM	#5
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: Solidaxle to Dakota I F S Looks like a nice setup! __________________ 1959 GMC project



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