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shrekk · 10-14-2013, 03:42 AM

Seems that I can't edit the title. Should be First classic build questions. Dad's '49

This is my first new thread to a Forum.

It's been mine for years. Finally coming home to be worked on.

I don't know if I can do a build thread yet but do have a couple build questions. Has anyone ever done a 8 lug independent front suspension on one of these?

Or even a lowered straight axle with air bags, disk brakes and/or power steering?

I think I have an idea for suspension/brakes for the eaton rear end. The offroad guys have been doing a lot with these.

Also which auto o.d. trans. fits the best with minimal modification keeping the inline 6?

If anyone could help point me in the right direction it would be a great help.

alaska gasser · 10-15-2013, 04:58 AM

Welcome from just around the corner.

Looks like a solid truck. What are your plans for it?

I can't answer any of your questions, but a buddy about a mile from me has updated a lot on his front suspension. It still isn't as low as he wanted and a Mustang 2 would have been cheaper in the long run.

shrekk · 10-17-2013, 11:38 PM

Hi alaska gasser

I'm wanting to keep the it an 8 lug pickup. I would like air ride and a lug disks at all four courners. I could do a independent front but would want more strength and 8 lug over the mustang two. primarily just a couple inches of drop.

ghettoluxury · 10-18-2013, 02:48 AM

There is nothing wrong with wanting to keep the truck 8 lug, I am planning on keeping mine 6 lug with IFS. There is a project on here called LIL ERV. He used the front suspension from a 73-87 pickup and narrowed the control arms. This is going to be your best bet for keeping the truck 8 lug. I am planning on using the same setup because 73-87 trucks are cheep and easy to find parts for.

Here is a link to his thread the control arm mods are on page 3 and 4. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=530662&page=3

shrekk · 10-20-2013, 03:49 AM

Thanks for the link ghettoluxury

OrrieG · 10-20-2013, 02:27 PM

look at Denee's thread, she used a lowered stock axle with discs. I can't remember if the 8 lug front had different hubs, I suspect they might, which would make availability of disc conversion challenging. Not impossible, you just might end up doing some custom fab work on the hub and caliper mounts. Also consider the wheel you will want to use, most pre 73 wheels will not work with disc, not enough clearance for the calipers.

ghettoluxury · 10-20-2013, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by shrekk

Thanks for the link ghettoluxury

Thats why we are all here to transfer knowledge and help each other out.

ghettoluxury · 10-21-2013, 07:29 AM

Here is a link to the modified cross member. http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/63-8...rade/index.htm

And here is another example of the c10 swap. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9070057...th/8587381485/

10-14-2013, 03:42 AM	#1
shrekk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Palmer, Ak Posts: 3	First classic bulid questions. Dad's '49 Seems that I can't edit the title. Should be First classic build questions. Dad's '49 This is my first new thread to a Forum. It's been mine for years. Finally coming home to be worked on. I don't know if I can do a build thread yet but do have a couple build questions. Has anyone ever done a 8 lug independent front suspension on one of these? Or even a lowered straight axle with air bags, disk brakes and/or power steering? I think I have an idea for suspension/brakes for the eaton rear end. The offroad guys have been doing a lot with these. Also which auto o.d. trans. fits the best with minimal modification keeping the inline 6? If anyone could help point me in the right direction it would be a great help. Attached Images Last edited by shrekk; 10-14-2013 at 03:57 AM.

10-15-2013, 04:58 AM	#2
alaska gasser Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ruidoso, NM Posts: 290	Re: First classic bulid questions. Dad's '49 Welcome from just around the corner. Looks like a solid truck. What are your plans for it? I can't answer any of your questions, but a buddy about a mile from me has updated a lot on his front suspension. It still isn't as low as he wanted and a Mustang 2 would have been cheaper in the long run. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592642 '48 Chev extended cab with attitude http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592769 My daughter's '46 International PU

10-17-2013, 11:38 PM	#3
shrekk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Palmer, Ak Posts: 3	Re: First classic bulid questions. Dad's '49 Hi alaska gasser I'm wanting to keep the it an 8 lug pickup. I would like air ride and a lug disks at all four courners. I could do a independent front but would want more strength and 8 lug over the mustang two. primarily just a couple inches of drop.

10-18-2013, 02:48 AM	#4
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: First classic bulid questions. Dad's '49 There is nothing wrong with wanting to keep the truck 8 lug, I am planning on keeping mine 6 lug with IFS. There is a project on here called LIL ERV. He used the front suspension from a 73-87 pickup and narrowed the control arms. This is going to be your best bet for keeping the truck 8 lug. I am planning on using the same setup because 73-87 trucks are cheep and easy to find parts for. Here is a link to his thread the control arm mods are on page 3 and 4. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=530662&page=3 __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71 Last edited by ghettoluxury; 10-18-2013 at 02:57 AM.

10-20-2013, 03:49 AM	#5
shrekk Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Palmer, Ak Posts: 3	Re: First classic bulid questions. Dad's '49 Thanks for the link ghettoluxury

10-20-2013, 02:27 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: First classic bulid questions. Dad's '49 look at Denee's thread, she used a lowered stock axle with discs. I can't remember if the 8 lug front had different hubs, I suspect they might, which would make availability of disc conversion challenging. Not impossible, you just might end up doing some custom fab work on the hub and caliper mounts. Also consider the wheel you will want to use, most pre 73 wheels will not work with disc, not enough clearance for the calipers. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

10-21-2013, 07:29 AM	#8
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: First classic bulid questions. Dad's '49 Here is a link to the modified cross member. http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/63-8...rade/index.htm And here is another example of the c10 swap. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9070057...th/8587381485/ __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71 Last edited by ghettoluxury; 10-21-2013 at 07:44 AM.



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