1951 - 5 Window

[HammertimeMN]

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

That is a interesting bumper..does it look homemade or what?...you planning on using it.?..
Yes mark the frame where the axle centerline is just for a reference..you may want to move the axle a little to center it in the wheel opening but at least you'll know where it was..most crossmember manufactures will give you a reference point on the frame of where to center it ,,something like.. ( measure 3.125 inches from this hole to this mark)..
on the rear get your axle in place and square..measure measure measure..when you get it right front to back and side to side up and down ..weld some temporary bracing to it to hold it in place and then start installing the 4link..what rear axle are you going go use?
Also I spy a nice lookin chevy ll..

No it doesn't look homemade at all. Yes I am planning on using it, just needs to be straighten a little bit. I was thinking about using a 10 bolt out of 79 c10 my dad has rustin away in the trees. I know those axles are 62.7" and stock is 60", what kinda problems can i expect? Would narrowing it be a good option or would that not be very cost effective? Otherwise i was going to go snooping around the local salvage yard for something. I know an 8.8 exploder rear will work but im a pretty stubborn GM guy and only want to use GM parts. What other GM donors should i be looking for that would be a good fit?

Good eye on the Chevy II, that's where my affinity for car building began at the age of 6, following dad around the shop.