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Today I see one on Marketplace that has the same brake line fitting just above the pinion gear that is from a 92 Silverado. I think it is going to...
It is a 3.42 open differential. I will take a pic of the top side this afternoon. The crossmember is from a 2nd gen Camaro. I had to cut the...
This is the center section. The brakes have been removed and it is 58" from axle flange to axle flange. This is a project that makes people want...
Night shift lasted longer than it should have and I didn't make it to the shop this morning. I will shoot some pics this afternoon. S
That chart is closer than any I have seen. I see the XE but not the XP. The ratio is correct. The original plates/perches were cut off to put leaf...
I have an 8.5" 10 bolt rear end with an open carrier and a 3.42 gear ratio. From axle flange to axle flange it is 58". There is a stamp on the...
I tried but not sure if it is any better. This is not my cup of tea. LOL
I can pull the wheels if that helps. I got hung up with some nightshifts this week so work/life got in the way again. Scott
It is not notched as bad as I thought. Mostly bumped up to the bottom and welded. For the sake of time and I sort of like it being odd, I was...
Yes. Notched the frame and welded in. I will get some pics tomorrow when I am at the shop. The front weld is fairly nice work for what it is, but...
I'm in NC. I sort of got my hopes up with Scarebird parts only being an hour or so away. Then a message popped up they were no longer in business....
Looking now. Hope I can find one vs. cutting the truck up again. There were a couple notes that scarebird is no longer in business. I filled out...
I have a 1950 Chevrolet truck with a mid 70's AMC Pacer front suspension. I'd like to get to disc brakes and keep the front end to save the work...
This was one where I put the cart before the apple. The deal on the 54 fell thru when the owner seen my eyes were really big and jumped the agreed...
I have read as much on the frame swap. I am still undecided. I am leaning toward keeping the original frame and doing suspension upgrades. But...
I'm the guy that tears into everything without reading the directions. For several years every car/truck related topic I Googled or researched...
I think a lot of it is the TV car shows and the Barrett Jackson/Meecum auctions on TV. True story. I am into the 69-72 Chevrolet trucks and...
Owner of a 69 SWB 4WD Chevrolet and a 1972 K5 Blazer. Currently have the 72 a part and sanding the final coat of primer ( I hope anyway). Yet to...
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