dave riffel wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm considering a few mods for making my '50 3100 more suitable for hauling.
> I may be occasionally hauling a 20-26 foot 5th wheel camper trailer (not
> yet procurred) over the next several years. The truck currenlty has a 350
> small block, TH 350 tranny, '68 Camaro rear end and front disc brakes.
>
> For an engine I'm considering the following options: 350 small block with
> TPI, 454, 502 (hee, hee!), chevy diesel, Cummins diesel. I'm not really
> aware of the relative advantages and disadvantages of these, aside from
> obvious horsepower differences. I'm interested in diesel, have any of you
> guys done any diesel engine swaps?
>
> The tranny will most likely be a B&M Traveller's 400 which is intended for
> towing.
>
> For an axle I'm not sure what to use. I'm wondering if the Camaro 10 bolt
> can be sufficiently beefed up or if I should swap it yet again. If I swap
> I'm wondering if I should go to a 1/2 ton truck unit, 3/4 ton, Ford 9", and
> I'm wondering if a late 70s Caddy unit would be good as they already have
> disc brakes.
>
> For the brakes I believe a four wheel disc brake system is in order. I
> understand that some truck rear axles with heavier drums might be good too.
>
> For suspension I will likely install some overload springs on the rear until
> I can afford to upgrade to air bags.
>
> Does anyone have any advise on any of these points? I would appreciate
> hearing from anyone who uses their oletruck for heavier hauling. Thanks a
> bunch!! :^)
>
> Dave Riffel
My choice would be a well built 350 with a blower. There are a number of
nice reliable little units available. The B&M system comes to mind, and
they're not overly expensive.
Alan & Karen Gingles
1 day till the big trip!
1948 Chevy 1314
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