[Oletrucks] Two basic questions

[Jonas Thaler]

I have tried to learn how to spend other people’s money (legally) and so far it has not worked for me!  

I agree that as long as you don’t drop that major cast iron on your foot you are not hurting anybody putting a V-8 in your truck.  (If you didn’t you would be saying to yourself “I coulda had a V8!! —I’ll be here all week…)  The only rule is that we must all enjoy every step of the hobby and the results of our labors.

Happy November!

jt








> On Nov 1, 2015, at 7:32 AM, GALE GORMAN <gale_gorman at me.com> wrote:
> 
> I preferred to keep my solid front axle. I’m not a purist since I do like a V8. We each spent our own money so I firmly support doing whatever seems right.
> 
> Gale
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> On Nov 1, 2015, at 8:44 AM, Harry Spencer <spencer-h at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> I've already got a Mustang IFS installed with the standard Chevy five bolt
> pattern and want the rear to match. I haven't learned anyway to convert the
> stock six lug rear end to five lug. I'd certainly consider keeping the stock
> rear if that was possible. Harry
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: GALE GORMAN [mailto:gale_gorman at me.com] 
> Sent: Sunday, November 01, 2015 5:14 AM
> To: Harry Spencer
> Cc: Oletrucks list
> Subject: Re: [Oletrucks] Two basic questions
> 
> Why change the rear end?
> 
> Gale Gorman
> Houston
> ’54 3100
> ’67 C20
> 
> On Oct 31, 2015, at 10:14 PM, Harry Spencer <spencer-h at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> 
> Hello All. I’m thinking many of you know these answers off the top of your
> heads. My 1955 First series Chevy is finally ready for an engine, tranny and
> rearend.
> 
> I’ve got a 350 out of an 1985 Suburban but need a trans. I want a 700 R4.
> From what I’ve read, the best years are 1987 to 1992. I’m trying to avoid
> all the computerization. Any thoughts and suggestions?
> 
> What is the ideal width for a rearend? I’m looking at a 2000 Camaro 10 bolt
> that is 65 and ½ wide.
> 
> I’m building this on a budget of course. Think driver, not horsepower.
> 
> Thanks.
> Harry
> 1955 First Series
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