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PanelDeland · 06-25-2012, 11:50 AM

I have the same suggestion as hugger.The only difference I would suggest is to do it with what you got.Some things as mentioned wont fit,so trade them for what will.For a driver I would only drop 2-4 and use springs but swap to disc brakes first.The front suspension from any 1/2 ton Chevy up to 1986? will work.Use the PS PB stuff from the donor for the front suspension.Rebuild/replace what you need to.Do a compression test on both engines and determine which is in better shape.The 6 will work fine but the 350 will be a more budget concious build due to parts availability.
If you want the 350 fix which is in the best shape for now and build as budget allows.Use a set of rally wheels and some Khumos or other reasonably priced tire.Don't try to get fancy,get safe and reliable.You can be the guy taking the other guys home when their prettier/fancier but less reliable crap dies.

06-25-2012, 11:50 AM	#5
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Please help with my build I have the same suggestion as hugger.The only difference I would suggest is to do it with what you got.Some things as mentioned wont fit,so trade them for what will.For a driver I would only drop 2-4 and use springs but swap to disc brakes first.The front suspension from any 1/2 ton Chevy up to 1986? will work.Use the PS PB stuff from the donor for the front suspension.Rebuild/replace what you need to.Do a compression test on both engines and determine which is in better shape.The 6 will work fine but the 350 will be a more budget concious build due to parts availability. If you want the 350 fix which is in the best shape for now and build as budget allows.Use a set of rally wheels and some Khumos or other reasonably priced tire.Don't try to get fancy,get safe and reliable.You can be the guy taking the other guys home when their prettier/fancier but less reliable crap dies. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"