Hello From Tejas 55.1 GMC 100 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**JDarby** · 03-20-2022, 04:44 PM

Hello All,

New guy here.

I currently have a 55.1 GMC 100 1/2 ton 5 window custom cab short bed that has been following me around since 1977.
I purchased the truck in Lubbock Texas, drove it for 3 yrs and then tore it down to " Hot Rod" it.
At the time I had installed a mildly cammed 4 bolt main 350 and turbo 400 tranny.
Moved to the Dallas Fort Worth area when life got in the way of the truck until mid to late 90's when I bolted on a 76 front suspension from a GMC 1/2 ton and swapped out the rear end.
Again life crept in and the project stalled.

Retired in 2017 after 40 yrs and last year I finally realized what direction I wanted to take the truck at this stage in my life.
Which brings me here.

My current plan is I am going to install a Flat Out Engineering C4 Corvette suspension and swap the 350/turbo 400 for a LS 6.0 and have not decided on the tranny yet.
I have sourced a dana 44 C4 IRS and a C4 IFS both 84-87 yrs.

Well thats my introduction, look forward to your thoughts and idea's!

**cwcarpenter98** · 03-20-2022, 09:23 PM

Welcome! Sounds like it will be fun to carve some corners

**The Rocknrod** · 03-20-2022, 10:08 PM

Welcome to the forum.

**Rickysnickers** · 03-22-2022, 12:20 PM

Welcome, Please start a build thread, with lots of photos, in the 47-59 build forum.

LT7A · 03-25-2022, 10:11 AM

Welcome! That sounds like quite a project. Congratulations for holding on to your truck through thick and thin.

03-20-2022, 04:44 PM	#1
JDarby Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: PLANO, TX Posts: 60	Hello From Tejas 55.1 GMC 100 Hello All, New guy here. I currently have a 55.1 GMC 100 1/2 ton 5 window custom cab short bed that has been following me around since 1977. I purchased the truck in Lubbock Texas, drove it for 3 yrs and then tore it down to " Hot Rod" it. At the time I had installed a mildly cammed 4 bolt main 350 and turbo 400 tranny. Moved to the Dallas Fort Worth area when life got in the way of the truck until mid to late 90's when I bolted on a 76 front suspension from a GMC 1/2 ton and swapped out the rear end. Again life crept in and the project stalled. Retired in 2017 after 40 yrs and last year I finally realized what direction I wanted to take the truck at this stage in my life. Which brings me here. My current plan is I am going to install a Flat Out Engineering C4 Corvette suspension and swap the 350/turbo 400 for a LS 6.0 and have not decided on the tranny yet. I have sourced a dana 44 C4 IRS and a C4 IFS both 84-87 yrs. Well thats my introduction, look forward to your thoughts and idea's!

03-20-2022, 09:23 PM	#2
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,421	Re: Hello From Tejas 55.1 GMC 100 Welcome! Sounds like it will be fun to carve some corners __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

03-20-2022, 10:08 PM	#3
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Hello From Tejas 55.1 GMC 100 Welcome to the forum. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

03-22-2022, 12:20 PM	#4
Rickysnickers Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Eagle, ID Posts: 2,937	Re: Hello From Tejas 55.1 GMC 100 Welcome, Please start a build thread, with lots of photos, in the 47-59 build forum.

03-25-2022, 10:11 AM	#5
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,511	Re: Hello From Tejas 55.1 GMC 100 Welcome! That sounds like quite a project. Congratulations for holding on to your truck through thick and thin.



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