Trying to formulate an answer I keep thinking I want to know a little more.
What kind of loads do you intend to haul or tow. What kind of driving do
you expect? Are you thinking about updating the front suspension and/or
brakes?
The answer to your question could go lots of directions, but understanding
your intended usage might make it easier to give a good answer...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dane Bruce" <nochay@earthlink.net>
To: "Oletrucks" <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 29, 2003 1:57 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Modern Drive Trains
Hey guys,
After lurking around, and watching all the posts, It's time to get down
to business :-) I have noticed you gals/guys talking about donor cars,
etc, and have some questions.
My mom owns a 1959 Chevrolet Apache Longbed Fleetside. It has a 283 V8,
Manual Trans. What would be a good Modern Drivetrain choice for this
truck? She is leaning towards a 350 V8, and a Automatic. What kind of
donor car should we use? Also, what rear end would she want? She wants
to beef up the truck a little, so it purrs nicely, and has some balls at
the pedal, but is not looking to have a race truck. The truck is
completely stock, no modifications. We have a good parts yard here, so
that isn't a problem, as it is mostly 80's cars. Is there a fuel
injected 350, or is there only a 350 carb version? Interested in hearing
everyone's replies!!!
Dane
oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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