COE 1954 coe ideas?

Facebook_1540002058831001 by Ace61 posted Dec 16, 2018 at 12:07 PM

I just picked this up and wanted to ask about some build ideas. I was thinking about some more modern braking and ? Let me know what ideas you have. I don't want car suspension, it is a big truck, and i would like to pull my car trailer. thanks.

 

On my '56 Ford C600, I used a 2003 E350 ch***is. I am sure a GM van ch***is should work, just measure widths and track.

Regards, Mark

 

Did you use the stock engine location?

 

I would find another medium duty ch***is if you want to update the running gear, or if you want to keep it more original (engine, trans, etc.) swap modern axles under the present ch***is. Thinking F450-F650 or the little Freightliner. Hopefully you can find something of the correct width.
Edit Don't forget the modern coe box trucks Mitsu. Isuzu/GM etc.

 

I measured a gmc C4500 and a fl70 freightliner and they were too wide. I'm thinking of going with independent front suspension and was told to look at rv's.

 

I've seen guys take a front axle that is too wide and narrow it. I wouldn't suggest you do it unless you are a good welder or know someone that you can trust to do it right.
If you want independent front suspension GM P-30 (bread truck) is probably the best bet.

 

I looked at a bunch of frito lay chip step van trucks and they all had solid front axles tomorrow I'm going to look at some fedex step vans, still looking for an older rv to measure.

 

I think you're on the right track. Pretty sure what you're wanting is under the bread trucks and rv's. A quick search turned up a new conversation I hadn't seen before:
https://www.stovebolt.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=525041
Disposing of the van body (aluminum) is probably much more favorable via recycling than disposing of a fibergl*** rv body via the dump.

 

Wow, did not even think about how hard it would be getting rid of a RV body, thanks!

 

Might want to look through this thread.....
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/what-ch***is-are-you-using-under-your-coes.881567/

I'm using an '89 Chevy 1 ton truck ch***is under my '51 Ford COE. Fits nice, but not sure how similar the Fords and GM's are width wise.

 

I have a 1979 c20 step van... Ifs and rides like a dream.. I can take measurements if u want