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mr48chev · 11-05-2014, 07:09 PM

A 69 Chassis (if nothing's been changed) would have six lug wheels and drum brakes all around.

One has to ask, what do you want the truck to be and do when it is finished?

If it's bagging it to drop it or lay frame there are a pot load of bag kits for that chassis and suspension that let you do that in short order. A lot of guys copy that rear suspension to bag their trucks and a lot of cars.

It's also fairly easy to upgrade the brakes if that is one of the things on the list.

I don't mind seeing a guy spend money on his rig if he accomplishes something but spending money to make changes were changes may not be needed isn't really prudent or possibly wise. You can buy every wear part of the front suspension and steering at your favorite local parts house for that setup and not have to go to specialty vendors for (rare) parts. Several vendors sell upgrade pieces and bags or lowering springs.

Now, what's the whole plan for the truck and what are the driving and use plans when it's done?

11-05-2014, 07:09 PM	#16
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,321	Re: Frame identification A 69 Chassis (if nothing's been changed) would have six lug wheels and drum brakes all around. One has to ask, what do you want the truck to be and do when it is finished? If it's bagging it to drop it or lay frame there are a pot load of bag kits for that chassis and suspension that let you do that in short order. A lot of guys copy that rear suspension to bag their trucks and a lot of cars. It's also fairly easy to upgrade the brakes if that is one of the things on the list. I don't mind seeing a guy spend money on his rig if he accomplishes something but spending money to make changes were changes may not be needed isn't really prudent or possibly wise. You can buy every wear part of the front suspension and steering at your favorite local parts house for that setup and not have to go to specialty vendors for (rare) parts. Several vendors sell upgrade pieces and bags or lowering springs. Now, what's the whole plan for the truck and what are the driving and use plans when it's done? __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.