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Re: '49 chevy with s-10
I made my mounts about 3.5" off the frame so that i didnt need a driveshaft tunnel. My truck wont lay the runningboards because of the wheel tire setup i'm using. At the back of the cab i've got close to 2" from the cab to the frame.
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Re: '49 chevy with s-10
[quote=1lo67;4676891]Was hoping to be ready for Nashville Goodguys.. but i got a small job to do...money first you know.[/quote
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Re: '49 chevy with s-10
Interested in what you have done and don't live to far away.....what s-10 frame did you use and what all did you have to do to make it work? I'm looking at a 48 to do something similar too
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Re: '49 chevy with s-10
which s-10 chassis is it?
ive a 2000 regular cab short bed. And i like to get a 49ish body for it.
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Re: '49 chevy with s-10
Just finished stripping my frame down to the metal and filled most of the holes that wont be needed
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Re: '49 chevy with s-10
LOokin GREAT!
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This is one fine truck! I've been following your build and I must say it is basically a plan for my 52. I have the s10 frame and I'm collecting parts to get a head start. I believe you said your gonna run re6s on the front, could you take some up close pics of where you cut the pocket out to clear the bags. Any help in that area would make it easier when I start. Thanks and keep up the good work and of course lots of pics to follow along with.
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I strongly recommend going with a bigger bag. I had re-6's in the front of my s10, which has a v6 and weighs a lot less than your truck will. It takes twice the pressure to get full lift than a size bigger bag, and will ride a lot better than re-6's. They take way too much pressure to lift an s10 much less a 49 chevy. You will be swapping them out in the future if you don't now, and cutting the pocket more. I would run re-7s in front and back, possibly re-8s in the back depending on clearance of your tire.
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Re: '49 chevy with s-10
Thanks for the input I'm sure it will save me time and headaches when I start the plan is re7s on the front and 9000s on the rear with a tri 4 bar. Thanks again!
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Super good looking truck!! What did you use to clean the frame with? Thanks Bill
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Great looking truck. Really nice.
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Thought i would get a few shoots of my little helper.
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Good to get them started young, frame and parts look good....Jim
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Finally finished painting all the suspension parts.
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Chassis looks good....Jim
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Re: '49 chevy with s-10
rollinrooster, The frame looks great and it is good to see that you have a helper also. Great job.
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Re: '49 chevy with s-10
How wide is your 9"? I assume it's narrowed since it's the later housing.
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