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68c10owner · 03-29-2010, 01:33 AM

My buddy has a 41 shortbed he got with a 1 ton or something like that. Anyway he`s not really into it so I was thinking about trying to get it. What can be done to the chassis on a budget? I know I can do a MII frontend but what about the rear suspension? Also, how hard is it to fit a V8 in there? What about 4spd linkage? I`ve never really looked into these year trucks but I`m kinda starting to like the idea of a early 40`s hot rod.

Indian113 · 03-29-2010, 07:08 AM

there is enough room to put a small block in you may have to run a hyd. clutch with a 4 speed. if I had it I would make my own frame out of 2x4 or 6 box tubing and Z the rear frame under the box- GO FOR IT sounds like fun

03-29-2010, 01:33 AM	#1
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,011	possible 41 chevy project My buddy has a 41 shortbed he got with a 1 ton or something like that. Anyway he`s not really into it so I was thinking about trying to get it. What can be done to the chassis on a budget? I know I can do a MII frontend but what about the rear suspension? Also, how hard is it to fit a V8 in there? What about 4spd linkage? I`ve never really looked into these year trucks but I`m kinda starting to like the idea of a early 40`s hot rod. __________________ Anthony

03-29-2010, 07:08 AM	#2
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: possible 41 chevy project there is enough room to put a small block in you may have to run a hyd. clutch with a 4 speed. if I had it I would make my own frame out of 2x4 or 6 box tubing and Z the rear frame under the box- GO FOR IT sounds like fun



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