Thread: 55.2-59 '59 4x4 Build
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Old 10-04-2022, 03:03 PM   #25
PuzzleTruck
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Re: '59 4x4 Build

Well, I finally got the engine and trans completed. The wiring harness is 98% figured out. I won't know if it's 100% until I have it in the truck. I mounted the engine, trans and t-case in the frame and measured from the cab mounts to the engine to make sure I clear the cab by at least an inch. Then I measured the drop needed for the rear support. Turned out to be 4", as I expected. I cut the cross member, made drop plates and welded them in. Looks like it should work fine. The front driveshaft will be used as-is and the rear will be 44" long. Right now I'm working on fabricating a torque mount for the transfer case. Pics to follow.
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'59 Stepside w/ '55 front clip, on '79 Blazer 4x4
with LQ4 and 4L60E
'66 Corvair Mid-engine EFI 350
My truck build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=832276

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