Dave,
Just a quick note to tell you that I Have seen the IFS swap you are talking
about done in a 54 Chevy PU. It is do-able. I did a similar installation of
a 76 Chevy Van IFS into a 55 Chevy Stepside. The wider frame of the 55-59
requires the wider Van IFS. The Narrower 47-55 1st can use the PU IFS. The
problem I had with the Van IFS, was it raised the truck 4 inches. I was
wanting to lower it and instead I jacked it up. Although I had the option of
using dropped springs and/or dropped spindles to gain the desired effect, I
chose not to. When I saw the guy with the 54 with the PU IFS, I talked to him,
and according to him, the PU IFS into the AD Truck is a much easier setup that
the Van. In the end, I ended up selling the 55, The guy that bought it was
excited about it having IFS and didn't care about the Height. My next three
subframes were 79 Nova; in my 56 Cameo, 73 Chevy Stationwagon IFS & Rear coil
setup; in a 55 Cameo, and 80 Plymouth Volare'; in my 56 Chevy Panel, all of
which had their own advantages, and I was much happier with. (I also assisted
on a Corvair IFS into a 34 Chevy Coupe) I did these when I was running my
shop, which I don't have anymore. I only work on MY stuff now, but I did gain
a lot of knowledge and experience from it.
Hope this Helps!!!
Rob
The "ToonMan"
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Rob Butler
Milwaukie, OR
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