Whittaker Bill G Civ ASC/SMY wrote:
> Hello everyone.
>
> I've been reading this list for a month or so and figured it was time to join
>and introduce myself.
>
> I own a '53 AD 3 window that I purchased through an on line auction a couple
>months ago. This truck is right off a farm in the mid west and has some cancer
>but not anything that a few patch panels won't cure. The cab itself and front
>sheet metal are in pretty reasonable shape however the bed is a disaster and
>will have to be replaced.
>
> I am a street rodder and not a restorer, although I appreciate an original
>when I see one. Since I'm into modifying old cars and trucks I also don't
>hesitate to use, in this case, non-Chevrolet parts when the mood strikes so
>please accept my humble apology for disobeying one of the cardinal
>commandments in advance.
>
> I'm going to take the advice given recently on this list and tell you what
>I'm going to do to the truck and not ask everyone what I
> should do, however I'm sure I will ask "how to do" on occasion.
>
> The truck will be powered by a mildly warmed over '56 341ci (.030 over 330)
>DeSoto Hemi (sorry but I couldn't figure out how to do the D****o thing and
>have you understand what I meant), hooked to a Th-350 and Camaro rear end with
>3.50 gearing. The truck will be a long distance driver designed to travel to
>events more than a state away. This means air, power steering etc. I
>currently have a pro-street 41 Chevy for shows that are within a couple
>hundred miles, but as some of you know driving a pro-street car for more than
>a couple hours can get very tiring so this truck will be a nice change of pace.
>
> Because I like the idea of using a modern bed with the original fenders I
>plan to replace the bed with one from a relatively new F**D Ranger and graft
>the stock Chevy rear fenders to the sides. I've seen this done just recently
>at the GoodGuys Columbus Nats and it looks very nice and since it has been
>mentioned here I guess I'm not alone in my opinion. It also adds a bit of
>utility to the bed since I won't have to worry about messing up a beautiful
>bed of oak when I throw the occasional engine block back there.
>
> So, so much for my plans, now to the question... I have a fair amount of
>experience installing Mustang II front suspensions in street rods and they
>work very well. However, I'm wondering how this truck would handle and ride
>if I just rebuilt the stock suspension, (there's something about that straight
>axle that I like), added power steering and converted to disk brakes. Does
>anyone out there run this setup and if so, how do you like it?
>
> Bill "Nasty" Whittaker
>
> http://www.geocities.com/motorcity/3272
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
Welcome to the list, Bill. I think you and I are the only ones here that are
also on the RRT. I love the hemi idea!
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