Lq4 in 52 Chevy Truck project
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Lq4 in 52 Chevy Truck project
I thought I would post a few pics. of my latest project. I am working on a 52 Chevy truck rat rod. I just completed the front Heidts IFS and will soon be fitting the Lq4 and T56. I hope to have a strong pulling, good handling street cruiser. The rear will be an 8.5 disc brake 10 bolt with truck arm style suspension. I will have more updated photos of the Lq4 installed in a few weeks. Hope you enjoy the project.
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Thanks Mike. I'm just under 2K on the complete Heidts IFS. Top quality parts! I installed their IFS in my 66' Chevy II and it turned out perfect. I did not go with the 2" drop spindles on the 52 truck because the IFS takes about 4-6" out. Heidts said I could exhange for the 2" drop spindles if I find the need to go lower. I'm going to bag the front and rear so I want need the drop spindles. I hope to have the Lq4 and T56 in place in a few weeks.
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Thanks Mike. I'm just under 2K on the complete Heidts IFS. Top quality parts! I installed their IFS in my 66' Chevy II and it turned out perfect. I did not go with the 2" drop spindles on the 52 truck because the IFS takes about 4-6" out. Heidts said I could exhange for the 2" drop spindles if I find the need to go lower. I'm going to bag the front and rear so I want need the drop spindles. I hope to have the Lq4 and T56 in place in a few weeks.
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That's gonna be a great looking ride when you are done. You have 2 of my favorite things, a 47-53 Chevy truck and an LS1 engine. I've got a couple old 47-53 trucks myself. My 53 was bought new by my great grandpa. It will be getting a LS1 and total refurbishing when I get around to it.
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That's gonna be a great looking ride when you are done. You have 2 of my favorite things, a 47-53 Chevy truck and an LS1 engine. I've got a couple old 47-53 trucks myself. My 53 was bought new by my great grandpa. It will be getting a LS1 and total refurbishing when I get around to it.
This truck looks close to what I'm trying to achieve. I like the flat black and gray.
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Thanks 50adrod. I checked out your thread on the other board; sweet build! Is the radiator for the AD truck or a custom unit? Do you have a part number, vendor, etc. for the rad? I see the Hooker block hugger headers worked out good for you. I was hoping the S10 LS shorty headers would fit but after looking at your pics., I don't think they will work for me. I hope the 2-1/2 collector on the Hooker block hugger with allow the 6.0 engine to breath.
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Thanks 50adrod. I checked out your thread on the other board; sweet build! Is the radiator for the AD truck or a custom unit? Do you have a part number, vendor, etc. for the rad? I see the Hooker block hugger headers worked out good for you. I was hoping the S10 LS shorty headers would fit but after looking at your pics., I don't think they will work for me. I hope the 2-1/2 collector on the Hooker block hugger with allow the 6.0 engine to breath.
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thanks, the radiator is a 4 core aluminum replacement radiator from e bay, dont remember the seller. if I would do it again I would get the top hose outlet on the passenger side, it will make the hose conection easier and leave room for the air intake tubing. yes, headers are a tight fit with the stock frame, the exhaust will be 2-1/2 pipe, so it has to get down to that size anyway so hopefully it will flow.
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Looking good, funny how many guys on here are building these trucks.
I am building one as well, 54 1st series. My build is low budget & is built with junk I have laying around. It has a turbo charged 346 & 4l80E.
I am building one as well, 54 1st series. My build is low budget & is built with junk I have laying around. It has a turbo charged 346 & 4l80E.
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Making a little more progress. I'm enjoying being out of the office for 2 weeks; I can make progress on the rat rod! I picked up a '70 Camaro 8.5" 10 bolt rear end. I pre-fitted the rear end (shown below) yesterday. Plans are to set up the rear suspension with a truck trailing arm style set up.
As for the Lq6. Next will be sourcing a set of headers. I'm think the S10 LS headers will be my best bet. I wish I had as set to try or knew someone that had a set.
As for the Lq6. Next will be sourcing a set of headers. I'm think the S10 LS headers will be my best bet. I wish I had as set to try or knew someone that had a set.