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b00sted · 03-07-2009, 08:38 AM

Well I see for one a custom fabbed header to turbo to start with, it is a 12 valve so not much as far as eletronics. The motor will weigh arounf 1000 so about 300 kbs more than a big block.. Some good fron springs a decent size tire and wheel as he has should do the trick. Thing is how often would you have to check the wheel bearings for this..

The intercooler and batterys are another deal all together... I did not notice the batterys so maybe they are located in the bed... That is a very tight fit and would hate to have to even think about replacing the seal between the cc and ps.... OUCH... I wish he would let us see it rll down the road...

ccoxva · 03-07-2009, 06:45 PM

U asked for it!!

YouTube - Cummins Ranger burnout

Gene Sharp · 03-08-2009, 08:19 PM

If you want a Cummings in an early Chevy pickup
Why not just put the chevy sheet metal on a
dodge frame ?
I think the hoods were a little longer on the advance design
Chevy trucks in much larger sizes ?
I saw a 58 Chevy pickup on an eightys Dodge 4x4
frame that was really nice

Gene Sharp

blackdiesel · 03-08-2009, 10:37 PM

please, its CUMMINS

sorry, that drives me nuts

IvelDesigns · 03-09-2009, 01:42 AM

man, i feel so used... over 6 minutes looking at a ford, and the damn thing didn't even start.

Not priceless.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-11-2009, 08:46 PM

If it were mine I would 6bt it but that is me. I would reinforce the frame and use a newer 1/2 ton truck suspension. I know the dodges can hold it, there are over 15-25 of them running around the US and some of those are getting beaten hard! If you are worried about the length, set back the firewall. If I can get one into a 68 Vette, you can get one in your truck. LOL

b00sted · 03-11-2009, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

If it were mine I would 6bt it but that is me. I would reinforce the frame and use a newer 1/2 ton truck suspension. I know the dodges can hold it, there are over 15-25 of them running around the US and some of those are getting beaten hard! If you are worried about the length, set back the firewall. If I can get one into a 68 Vette, you can get one in your truck. LOL

Must have pictures of this...

blackdiesel · 03-11-2009, 09:57 PM

i'm with boosted, i want pics!

better yet, post videos

ccoxva · 03-16-2009, 08:34 PM

Thanks for the support dieselwrencher!!!

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-17-2009, 08:17 PM

Sorry it took me so long to get some pics up. Here are some of it last year. It isn't running yet but should be soon. The pictures that are the second and third row from the bottom are it's current status. I decided to install a full roll cage for what I am wanting to do.

http://www.lowbudgetdiesel.com/Cumminscorvette.html

ccoxva · 03-18-2009, 11:12 PM

I love it!!!!

03-07-2009, 08:38 AM	#26
b00sted Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Midland GA Posts: 332	Re: 53 Subframe swap CUMMINS Well I see for one a custom fabbed header to turbo to start with, it is a 12 valve so not much as far as eletronics. The motor will weigh arounf 1000 so about 300 kbs more than a big block.. Some good fron springs a decent size tire and wheel as he has should do the trick. Thing is how often would you have to check the wheel bearings for this.. The intercooler and batterys are another deal all together... I did not notice the batterys so maybe they are located in the bed... That is a very tight fit and would hate to have to even think about replacing the seal between the cc and ps.... OUCH... I wish he would let us see it rll down the road... __________________ 1949 Chevy 408 CID stroker 6.0l with a few add ons, 4l80E, 4 Wheel Disk Brakes and a set of GT35 going on soon.

03-08-2009, 08:19 PM	#28
Gene Sharp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 183	Re: 53 Subframe swap CUMMINS If you want a Cummings in an early Chevy pickup Why not just put the chevy sheet metal on a dodge frame ? I think the hoods were a little longer on the advance design Chevy trucks in much larger sizes ? I saw a 58 Chevy pickup on an eightys Dodge 4x4 frame that was really nice Gene Sharp

03-08-2009, 10:37 PM	#29
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: 53 Subframe swap CUMMINS please, its CUMMINS sorry, that drives me nuts __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

03-09-2009, 01:42 AM	#30
IvelDesigns Commander Taco Bello Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 2,232	Re: 53 Subframe swap CUMMINS man, i feel so used... over 6 minutes looking at a ford, and the damn thing didn't even start. Not priceless. __________________ Bagged '50 3600 - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2009... Bagged '69 C10 Longbed - Bumper punchin' road kill since 2007...

03-11-2009, 08:46 PM	#31
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 53 Subframe swap CUMMINS If it were mine I would 6bt it but that is me. I would reinforce the frame and use a newer 1/2 ton truck suspension. I know the dodges can hold it, there are over 15-25 of them running around the US and some of those are getting beaten hard! If you are worried about the length, set back the firewall. If I can get one into a 68 Vette, you can get one in your truck. LOL __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-11-2009, 09:57 PM	#33
blackdiesel Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Omaha, Arkansas Posts: 929	Re: 53 Subframe swap CUMMINS i'm with boosted, i want pics! better yet, post videos __________________ '57 Chevy Pickup '56 GMC LCF Cummins '38 Chrysler Royal '57 2wd change http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=speedway

03-16-2009, 08:34 PM	#34
ccoxva Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Galax, Virginia Posts: 8	Re: 53 Subframe swap CUMMINS Thanks for the support dieselwrencher!!!

03-17-2009, 08:17 PM	#35
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: 53 Subframe swap CUMMINS Sorry it took me so long to get some pics up. Here are some of it last year. It isn't running yet but should be soon. The pictures that are the second and third row from the bottom are it's current status. I decided to install a full roll cage for what I am wanting to do. http://www.lowbudgetdiesel.com/Cumminscorvette.html __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.* Last edited by Dieselwrencher; 03-17-2009 at 08:18 PM.

03-18-2009, 11:12 PM	#36
ccoxva Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Galax, Virginia Posts: 8	Re: 53 Subframe swap CUMMINS I love it!!!!



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