I installed ( bolted with 5/8" plate shims each side ) a 75 chev pu complete
frontend to my 55 1st pu that really turned out well - only concern is will
have to get 1~2" positive offset rims for the front to assure fender wheel
clearance ( could have narrowed 75 frontend but a lot of fab welding for
5/8" on a side)
75 frontend gave me truck construction with power steering & disc brakes.
Sorry to say due to slow build progress I have not driven the truck yet but
sure looks good - plenty strong to use as a truck.
Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: "mark" <ccpanel@yahoo.com>
To: <bairdr54@sbcglobal.net>
Cc: <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 11:59 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Front End Options
>I agree with robert-the camaro clip is a PRO job only. there are
>tips/tricks and it can be done and done well but is NOT for the one-time
>hobbist or amutuer welder who does not have a 220 MIG machine at min(dont
>flame me-im sure there are plenty 100 yr old guys who can weld one on with
>a perfect bead with a coat hanger and jumper cables-just dont tell me about
>it)LOL!
> side note-DONT WELD STRUCTURAL WITH FLUX-CORE 110 WELDER!-shame!
> HOWEVER... with the increasing sophistication of IFS kits, they are
> getting to be a better option.
> In my opinion-they should be for street trucks only though. I still dont
> think any of them(being car based) should be used in panels or suburbans
> or trucks meant to tow. In those-I prefer either stock supension w/disc
> brakes or industrial chassis conversion IFS for TF trucks only.
> If you have an AD panel/sub/tow rig, your only good options are 4x4 frame
> swap, camaro clip or OEM.
> Mark
>
> -----------
> They will have the front end stuff that you want
> If you cut and install a junk clip in your frame, In my honest opinion
> are doing harm to the integrity of you frame. I have seen countless
> times that people have cut there frame to do a front clip change and it
> turn in to a real mess you had better know what you are doing when you
> start because it is not as easy as some will tell, you better know how
> to weld like a Pro. Now you can buy a new IES front end that will bolt
> in to these trucks with minimum welding I would use one but in my 54 I
> have Power Steering with an 800 sires Saginaw Box works OK with my org.
> straight axle. If you want some pictures ping me off list I will send
> them if you are in Texas or not Call me if you want 817-437-2892
>
> Robert Baird
> http://www.kb5jtf.us/RobertsTruck.htm
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