Bob, you would be better off with something else. The full size Chevy is too
wide
all around.
Bob Keeland wrote:
> For my 51 3600 I am thinking about using the IFS from an 83 Silverado,
> but also worry about it being too wide. For now I will use a 1/2 ton
> front axle with the 3/4 ton springs and add disk brakes. As I do not
> work in a machine shop I cannot fabricate my own brackets to add disk
> brakes to the 3/4 ton axle, but there are lots of kits available for
>the
> 1/2 ton axle.
>
> This weekend I am driving to northern Arkansas to bring the 51 home to
> southern Louisiana. Finally I can actually start working on it instead
> of just dreaming. Of course I will have to finish (build) my shop so
> that I am not doing the work in the driveway.
>
> BobK
>
> 51 3600 5-window
> Arnaudville, LA
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