My 56 6bt 4X4 build.

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

No problem. Yep the Corvette is mine too. You should be fine not boxing your frame. I've seen a few old chevys with big power 5.9's and the frames take it. LOL on the paint detuning it. Nice helpers too! Be sure to check the KDP before you button the engine all up.

I vote yes for frame boxing! hows this guy gonna say anything about paint? he squirted ford blue on his cummins in a chevy! hahaha

[Dieselwrencher]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

I vote yes for frame boxing! hows this guy gonna say anything about paint? he squirted ford blue on his cummins in a chevy! hahaha

Color won't matter when you're behind me.

[6BT 56]

Eng colour dont matter. I must admitt I'm fond of the Orange trucks tho. Maby you can tell by the colour of my last project

[buggy5872]

Originally Posted by 6BT 56

Eng colour dont matter. I must admitt I'm fond of the Orange trucks tho. Maby you can tell by the colour of my last project

6BT 56...heres a little hint or orange for you.....

[6BT 56]

Love it Love it !!

That looks like a super resto you are in to . Keep up the good work . Going to be beautiful when done .

The big truck build is super as well. Makes my cummins swap look like a walk in the park .

[buggy5872]

I am looking to get back on the NAPCO sometime next summer. The big truck is almost done now. Good luck with the 6bt.....I have been intrigued by the diesels but have not caught the bug yet.

[6BT 56]

355 Tremic T5 ford 9'' bum . 3:73

Texas Car . Lowered 2in in front 3 in back.

Lots of fun .

Sold it to pay for wedding. That was Smrt....

[6BT 56]

Originally Posted by ryanroo

I vote yes for frame boxing! hows this guy gonna say anything about paint? he squirted ford blue on his cummins in a chevy! hahaha

Hey ryan .

I think Im goig to take your advice on the frame boxing . The front anyway. I just got the Stock steering box out and the frame kinda looks swiss cheezy there . No rust or hacking just too much light shining thru holes to make me think it will take the weight and added tork.

[ryanroo]

Originally Posted by 6BT 56

Hey ryan .

I think Im goig to take your advice on the frame boxing . The front anyway. I just got the Stock steering box out and the frame kinda looks swiss cheezy there . No rust or hacking just too much light shining thru holes to make me think it will take the weight and added tork.

i kinda went overkill on mine. i wanted to box the whole thing since i plan on towing and making this truck work, or who knows, maybe truck pulls... But boxing just the front from around the spring hangers forward is probably plenty. adds a good bit of structure it the high stress areas of the engine mount, suspension mounts and the steering mount areas.

my best tool is blue also, and to big to fit in my toolbox. mine says miller on the side!