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new project I have always loved the late 40's early 50's model chevy trucks.
Looked at getting one when I was in high school but couldn't afford to deal with it being down or fixing it up.
I am on the market again for an old school truck and wanted yalls input.
I made this post on HPD as well but wanted to see what the "tech" side of it could bring on what I plan on doing.
I am looking for a truck that is already in good shape. (not excellent).
Motor and trans is not a big deal as I already have plans on what to replace those with.
Here are a few trucks I found
Prices range from $7500 - $35000 (running) depending on what is redone on them.
I sent this guy an email waiting to hear back from him on this clean 1950 3100.
He is asking a decent price for it and has done a hell of a job with it.
Here are a few others I found:
$8000.00obo
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1009376196.html
$17000 obo
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1033164111.html
$5200 obo (needs motor and trans!)
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1044200561.html
The plan is to do an LS7 swap and try to do a T6060 setup on it.
I know alot of factors come into play here. This is where I want your opinions.
- Has anyone heard of anyone doing a late model LS motor in these things?
- Would a T6060 even work with this truck or would there have to be to much fabrication its not worth the trouble?
- What rearend would anyone recommend putting in this truck to withstand the LS7?
- Is it hard to hook up air cond. (yes this is Texas) on these trucks? I have noticed a few that I found have this mod done to them already.
Thanks
G
Looked at getting one when I was in high school but couldn't afford to deal with it being down or fixing it up.
I am on the market again for an old school truck and wanted yalls input.
I made this post on HPD as well but wanted to see what the "tech" side of it could bring on what I plan on doing.
I am looking for a truck that is already in good shape. (not excellent).
Motor and trans is not a big deal as I already have plans on what to replace those with.
Here are a few trucks I found
Prices range from $7500 - $35000 (running) depending on what is redone on them.
I sent this guy an email waiting to hear back from him on this clean 1950 3100.
He is asking a decent price for it and has done a hell of a job with it.
Here are a few others I found:
$8000.00obo
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1009376196.html
$17000 obo
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1033164111.html
$5200 obo (needs motor and trans!)
http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/1044200561.html
The plan is to do an LS7 swap and try to do a T6060 setup on it.
I know alot of factors come into play here. This is where I want your opinions.
- Has anyone heard of anyone doing a late model LS motor in these things?
- Would a T6060 even work with this truck or would there have to be to much fabrication its not worth the trouble?
- What rearend would anyone recommend putting in this truck to withstand the LS7?
- Is it hard to hook up air cond. (yes this is Texas) on these trucks? I have noticed a few that I found have this mod done to them already.
Thanks
G
Id probably put a 9'' under there or even a 12 bolt. I dont see why an LS swap would be that hard. maybe need a little fab work on some motor mounts?
Please school me but whats a T6060?
Nice looking truck i must say!
Please school me but whats a T6060?
Nice looking truck i must say!
Enlighten me, what is a T6060? The ls7 wouldnt be too hard to do. If you found a truck that had the camaro subframe under it you could use the parts to bolt a ls motor into a camaro with conversion headers. The hardest part is the wiring, but there are some many companies that have harnesses available. Look in the hybrid section, I think there are a couple of those year trucks that have a ls swap in it. The ac thing is super easy also. Hotrod air and vintage air make some really great ac systems that bolt in really easy. Josh
Yes, a LSx swap is possible in that truck. I have seen a few of them done in the past.
I love the older Chevy trucks, but I am more of a fan of the '55 (2nd series) - '57 body style. I used to own a '55 2nd series with the big window cab. My brother-in-law now has it and it is sitting in hundreds of pieces. I will have it back one day!
Chris
I love the older Chevy trucks, but I am more of a fan of the '55 (2nd series) - '57 body style. I used to own a '55 2nd series with the big window cab. My brother-in-law now has it and it is sitting in hundreds of pieces. I will have it back one day!
Chris
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Enlighten me, what is a T6060? The ls7 wouldnt be too hard to do. If you found a truck that had the camaro subframe under it you could use the parts to bolt a ls motor into a camaro with conversion headers. The hardest part is the wiring, but there are some many companies that have harnesses available. Look in the hybrid section, I think there are a couple of those year trucks that have a ls swap in it. The ac thing is super easy also. Hotrod air and vintage air make some really great ac systems that bolt in really easy. Josh
Thanks Josh
Yeah the T6060 is the new beefed up 6spd that most US automakers are using.
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The adapter plates are readily available. If it has a sbc in it, a lsx will go right in.
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Cam72,
The T6060 is the same as a T56 with upgrades basically (well lots of upgrades - wider more straight cut gears, triple and double synchros, etc.). The tailshaft is a little longer, but the case will bolt to a T56 bellhousing. This should be a straight forward swap with a custom harness. Motor mounts and trans mounts are easy as well.
The T6060 is the same as a T56 with upgrades basically (well lots of upgrades - wider more straight cut gears, triple and double synchros, etc.). The tailshaft is a little longer, but the case will bolt to a T56 bellhousing. This should be a straight forward swap with a custom harness. Motor mounts and trans mounts are easy as well.
Cam72,
The T6060 is the same as a T56 with upgrades basically (well lots of upgrades - wider more straight cut gears, triple and double synchros, etc.). The tailshaft is a little longer, but the case will bolt to a T56 bellhousing. This should be a straight forward swap with a custom harness. Motor mounts and trans mounts are easy as well.
The T6060 is the same as a T56 with upgrades basically (well lots of upgrades - wider more straight cut gears, triple and double synchros, etc.). The tailshaft is a little longer, but the case will bolt to a T56 bellhousing. This should be a straight forward swap with a custom harness. Motor mounts and trans mounts are easy as well.
Check out Vintage Air for ideas on A/C. They have entire accessory kits with compressors and the stuff that goes inside the car too. Also look at Speartech for the wiring harness stuff.
Cam72,
The T6060 is the same as a T56 with upgrades basically (well lots of upgrades - wider more straight cut gears, triple and double synchros, etc.). The tailshaft is a little longer, but the case will bolt to a T56 bellhousing. This should be a straight forward swap with a custom harness. Motor mounts and trans mounts are easy as well.
The T6060 is the same as a T56 with upgrades basically (well lots of upgrades - wider more straight cut gears, triple and double synchros, etc.). The tailshaft is a little longer, but the case will bolt to a T56 bellhousing. This should be a straight forward swap with a custom harness. Motor mounts and trans mounts are easy as well.
G-Z06, sounds like a badass idea you've got and most of the other guys here have posted my ideas. 12 bolt or 9" rear and get that A/C working! the blue one looks badass that you posted too
