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Andy4639 · 09-25-2019, 09:53 PM

It really depends on what your plan for it is. Are you gonna drive it on a regular basis are is it gonna be a show truck that hardly ever see road time?

If your gonna be driving it. Put the truck on the 71 frame and call it good. You will have the truck which is what you want anyway and the added safety of better brakes.

If your going for a 100% correct show and sentimental value build, then keep it all as is now and just have it rebuilt.

09-25-2019, 09:53 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Change chassis/ transplant/ or new parts??? It really depends on what your plan for it is. Are you gonna drive it on a regular basis are is it gonna be a show truck that hardly ever see road time? If your gonna be driving it. Put the truck on the 71 frame and call it good. You will have the truck which is what you want anyway and the added safety of better brakes. If your going for a 100% correct show and sentimental value build, then keep it all as is now and just have it rebuilt. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.