Hello to all! I have been reading the tech articles on the h.a.m.b. as a guest for a while, so I finally got off my *** and joined the best forum on the planet. I have been working on my 54 chevy for a while now and am in need of some honest advice. I'm running a 355 sbc, t-10, and a 57 nomad rear end on basically stock suspension (cut coils and lowering blocks). The time has come to really address the shortcomings of my current setup, but am a bit confused as to what direction to take. I have been researching the Gambino "Ultra low" setup and really like the triangulated 4-link rear setup, but am confused on the front install. In their thread about the MII installation, it looks like the floor above the trans was raised. Was this because of the TH350 they had, or is this necessary to install the fatman crossmember and the super dave motor mounts? I really can't sacrifice much legroom (I'm 6'3") so this is kind ofa deal braker. I think I have around 4" clearance with my current setup, so unless the fatman suspension radically impacts engine/trans placement, I don't think that i need to break out the plasma cutter quite yet. I love the look of a 49-54 chevy laying frame, but we have ****ty road maintenance here and snow is always possible. How high does the car sit at "rideheight?" Any help/advice is greatly appreciated! Cheers!
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