my 2cents if you cut off the frame you will only open a can of worms in
terms of rebuilding .I would suggest a heidts crossmember or complete front
ifs.you will retain your core support making the rebuild very easy.you will
have rack and pinion steering and a truck that can roll safely at speed
limit.not to mention stop safely with disc brakes up front.then you will
have to go to a brake booster(bolt on) and re do your brake lines (diys)
and I would suggest changing rear gear to a more highway friendly #
well maybe 2 1/2 cents.
bill 53-3600 street rod
-----Original Message-----
From: K & B <apache58truck@hotmail.com>
To: oletrucks@autox.team.net <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Tuesday, June 29, 1999 4:43 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] To cut, or not to cut...
>Hi Folks-
>
>Well... we've only had our Ole 59 Apache for about a week now and many of
>you have been very helpful with your ideas and suggestion for how to get
>started. We've also spoken to several people (local folks) who have
offered
>their thoughts as we try to decide how to proceed.
>
>Here's one big problem that seems to be facing us (boy... what an education
>we're getting here!). Some people feel that since the eventual goal is for
>my son (now 8) to have a safe driving truck in 8 to 9 years... we should
cut
>off the front frame of the truck and weld on one from a "late model car".
>Others feel that if I do that we will forever lose the antique value of the
>truck.
>
>What to do?! We know that there's a lot of experience here on the list so
we
>hope to learn more about the pros and cons.
>
>Thanks to all who have educated us so far-
>
>K&B 59 Apache 3600 Fleetside
>
>
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
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