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MrPhotographer06 · 02-11-2009, 08:21 PM

FWD?

RWD all the way

scotts62 · 02-11-2009, 08:42 PM

i have a 300z and its even RWD!

joe231 · 02-11-2009, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by retodd7711

Speaking of hybrids.
Why are they not using the back (non-drive) wheels to turn a generator?
This would prolong the charge of the batteries and use less fuel.
I mean, the wheels are turning anyway. Why not put them to use.

my boss has a lexus hybrid, anytime you let off the gas pedal it creates voltage to help charge the batteries

scotts62 · 02-11-2009, 08:51 PM

Thats cool!!

TimE · 02-11-2009, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joe231

my boss has a lexus hybrid

When did your wife get a new car?

joe231 · 02-11-2009, 10:35 PM

errr....no my other boss

TimE · 02-11-2009, 10:44 PM

scotts62 · 02-11-2009, 10:51 PM

good one Tim

TimE · 02-11-2009, 11:05 PM

19GMC63 · 02-11-2009, 11:10 PM

wow... um... I'm lost for words on this one.

jason65 · 02-11-2009, 11:30 PM

Just go with it.

502tripower · 02-12-2009, 01:09 PM

Speaking of electric check out this thread....

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=325249

jason65 · 02-12-2009, 01:25 PM

It's weird not hearing a motor scream when that s-10 took off. Just tire noise.

Oregoon · 02-12-2009, 11:43 PM

Go for it Man! And post lots of pictures.

Weird ideas are the seeds of great things. If the first rodders listened to those who told 'em they were crazy, we'd all be driving a Ford Focus right now.

That said, I'm not sure FWD is ever going to be any better or worse than rear wheel drive. Each has it's advantages and disadvantages. Converting a full-size chev to front wheel drive seems impractical. There's no real gain.

Now some sort of transverse-mount 4.3 with smooth handling IFS and touring-car inspired all-wheel drive might be cool.

On the other side of the coin, powerplant wise, a small diesel swap might be a good idea. An Isuzu four-popper makes good power and more than enough torque. And kits exist.

Fuel cells, electric, etc is something nobody is messing with much yet, though I agree, it'll be much, much more prevalent in years to come. Wanna retire? Invent an easy electric conversion that makes good power, has a good range, and bolts up to a standard chevy truck...

For now, just restore that baby, feed it good old gasoline, and hope like hell your kids invent a viable alternative to feed our trucks!

02-11-2009, 08:21 PM	#1
MrPhotographer06 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: smalltown,SC Posts: 133	Re: Front Wheel Drive FWD? RWD all the way __________________ 63 C10 Longstepper -Rusty [temporary name] White/Red theme planned -Scott

02-11-2009, 08:42 PM	#2
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Front Wheel Drive i have a 300z and its even RWD! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

02-11-2009, 08:51 PM	#4
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Front Wheel Drive Thats cool!! __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

02-11-2009, 10:35 PM	#6
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: Front Wheel Drive errr....no my *other* boss __________________ *CHEVY ONLY*

02-11-2009, 10:44 PM	#7
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Front Wheel Drive __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!! Last edited by TimE; 02-11-2009 at 10:46 PM.

02-11-2009, 10:51 PM	#8
scotts62 One day... Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tuttle, Ok Posts: 9,240	Re: Front Wheel Drive good one Tim __________________ Scott 93 crew cab build Project 62

02-11-2009, 11:05 PM	#9
TimE Hey Y'all!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Minette, Alabama Posts: 1,755	Re: Front Wheel Drive __________________ Just hopin' I live long enough to finish something!!!

02-11-2009, 11:10 PM	#10
19GMC63 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 1,510	Re: Front Wheel Drive wow... um... I'm lost for words on this one.

02-11-2009, 11:30 PM	#11
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Front Wheel Drive Just go with it.

02-12-2009, 01:09 PM	#12
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Front Wheel Drive Speaking of electric check out this thread.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=325249 __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

02-12-2009, 01:25 PM	#13
jason65 Registerd User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,118	Re: Front Wheel Drive It's weird not hearing a motor scream when that s-10 took off. Just tire noise.

02-12-2009, 11:43 PM	#14
Oregoon Roadside Rebuilder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Southeast Portland, OR Posts: 421	Re: Front Wheel Drive Go for it Man! And post lots of pictures. Weird ideas are the seeds of great things. If the first rodders listened to those who told 'em they were crazy, we'd all be driving a Ford Focus right now. That said, I'm not sure FWD is ever going to be any better or worse than rear wheel drive. Each has it's advantages and disadvantages. Converting a full-size chev to front wheel drive seems impractical. There's no real gain. Now some sort of transverse-mount 4.3 with smooth handling IFS and touring-car inspired all-wheel drive might be cool. On the other side of the coin, powerplant wise, a small diesel swap might be a good idea. An Isuzu four-popper makes good power and more than enough torque. And kits exist. Fuel cells, electric, etc is something nobody is messing with much yet, though I agree, it'll be much, much more prevalent in years to come. Wanna retire? Invent an easy electric conversion that makes good power, has a good range, and bolts up to a standard chevy truck... For now, just restore that baby, feed it good old gasoline, and hope like hell your kids invent a viable alternative to feed our trucks! Last edited by Oregoon; 02-12-2009 at 11:45 PM.



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