I recently bought what I thought was a 1949 fleetside, but it turns out it is a 1950 Fleetside. Not a real big problem, but I really wanted a 1949 for personal reasons. Anyway... I want to update all the suspension/driveline with newer components capable of todays highway speeds. For the front; I want IFS with disk brakes, power steering, and a strong anti-sway bar. I would like to avoid the Mustang II and any frame clips. I would like to use something from the GM product line but I know it's going to be tough to find something. Any ideas?
kind of confusing post....Fleetsides were pickups, Chevy introduced them as 1958 models. But you did have me going for a few seconds
I thought about s10 for awhile, but decided against it. Some people may like it but it's just not for me. I would like to go with a new Art Morrison chassis, but just don't have that kind of money to spend.
the MII is the best choice for these cars hands down. if you avoid MII and "any frame clips" just what is it you think you will be doing?
What's wrong with the stock IFS that is already in the car? They make disc brake kits so it would be really easy to upgrade. You can easily add power brakes while you are at it too. The torque tube rear end can be easily converted to an open driveline as well. The car has a full frame so I just don't see what the issue is. You can freshen your existing front suspension with new bushings, add the disc brake conversion, switch the rear end over and you will have have a drive line capable of cruising down the highway at 80 miles an hour all day long and you will only be into it for a fraction of what an entire new frame set-up would cost you. There is all kinds of info on the HAMB concerning all of these things. You just have to go look for it.
I think the purpose of this thread was misunderstood. My fault & i'm sorry for not making it more clear in the beginning. I was trying to ask if there are any new products/kits that are made of GM components.
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