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Old 08-16-2015, 06:47 AM   #195
K20chevy
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Re: 78 K20 custom delux "modern meets vintage" build thread

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Originally Posted by Stephen Watson View Post
The steering box went forward to give room for the axle to move forward. We only went a couple inches but the extra room was nice to have.

The rear link mounts on an actual longbed (as opposed to our bobbed frame) get pretty goofy since the frame is so high right where they need to tie in. In our case they landed just behind the flat part of the frame so we pretty much just extended that section and it worked out nice.

After spending some time in the truck we're not messing with the engine now, it runs great. It put 348hp to the ground on 40s when we tuned it and drives great.
Do you have some more pictures from the front link setup?

That is my concern, that I would have to build outriggers extending down from the frame quite far on the long bed frame to have the links where they need to be. WeŽll see how the rear goes, once I get the front done.

Glad you like the engine. If you ever decide to change it or build another one, let me know. IŽm more than happy to help!
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