Read your article. Interesting. Have you ever seen any estimates as to how
many lbs of torque the 200 R4 would handle with just a mild build? Might be
interesting. Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
To: <kjohlgren@hotmail.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 8:50 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] Re: Follow-up on 2004R Trans swap
> Kurt:
> I wrote a technical article on my 2004R tranny swap. It is in the
> ChevyTrucks.org website under technical articles, 3 speed to 4 speed auto
> trans swap. If you have any questions after reading it let me know and
I'll
> do my best to answer.
>
> By the way, I now have over 3500 miles since the swap and the more I drive
> it the more I like it. checked my mileage several times this summer and
I'm
> getting 15-16 MPG (although I did some engine work last year that may have
> helped bring it up from 11 MPG I had last year).
>
> Carl Ham
> '56 Chevy TF Stepside
> Pontiac, IL
>
>
> >From: "K Ohlgren" <kjohlgren@hotmail.com>
> >To: the_hams@hotmail.com, oletrucks@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Would like opinions on rear suspensions
> >Date: Thu, 25 Sep 2003 03:27:20 +0000
> >
> >Carl
> >You get your truck running only to tear it apart again? Nice pics in
> >Classic Trucks mag. I like that smoooth dash.
> >Mines not running, I don't even have a rolling chassis. But this is what
> >I've done. Fatman MustII IFS, w/GM rotors 5x4.75 lug pattern. I found a
> >disc brake rear end from a 86 Trans Am, the 3.26 gears should be better
for
> >cruising. I am using all of the stock shock mounts & ubolts. You of
course
> >will lose those 6 lug wheels. At Fatmans suggestion I have removed the 2
> >overload springs leaving me with the top 4 spring, this should level the
> >truck with the front end and provide a better ride. Time will tell. I
have
> >c-notched the frame just in case i decide to go lower by flipping the
> >rearend or go to a 4bar setup.
> >Questions for you. What year is that 200 R4 trans and what did you have
to
> >do to make it work? How do you like it?
> >Kurt
> >58 Apache project
> >59 Panel 4sale
> >
> >
> >>From: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
> >>Reply-To: "Carl & Becky Ham" <the_hams@hotmail.com>
> >>To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> >>Subject: [oletrucks] Would like opinions on rear suspensions
> >>Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2003 20:41:35 -0500
> >>
> >>List Members:
> >>I have a '56 1/2 ton pickup with stock front and rear suspension.
> >>Everything is working fine, but I'd like to upgrade to an IFS and newer
> >>rear axle. I've already decided on an IFS but I haven't selected a rear
> >>axle yet. My truck is a fair weather driver and not a hot rod.
> >>
> >>My question is this. I'd like the vehicle to handle and ride much
better
> >>than today. I've done some research into 4-link rear suspensions and
> >>replacement rear springs for lowered and smoother ride. I don't want
air
> >>springs, and I may just decide to leave the original 6-leaf springs in
> >>place and install the newer axle. I'd like to hear opinions or
> >>experiences others have had with changing or leaving the rear suspension
> >>alone.
> >>
> >>Reply off-list if you'd like to the_hams@hotmail.com
> >>
> >>Thanks in advance
> >>
> >>Carl Ham
> >>'56 Chevy TF Stepside
> >>Pontiac, IL
> >>
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