G-Z06

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

stevensLS1

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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!

Cam72aro

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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

1 BAD GM

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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

dickster86

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It the 6 speed tranny from the 08 Z06 and I think its the one they are putting in the new camaro as well.

twitchtwice

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correct.

G-Z06

This is the information I am looking for!

Thanks Josh

Yeah the T6060 is the new beefed up 6spd that most US automakers are using.

-Ross-

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I like the 2nd truck you posted a craigslist link to. If it's got a SBC in it already, I do believe they have motor mount conversion kits for LSXs to bolt right in place.

Cam72aro

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Yw man. If you need any other help let me know. I did the swap on my car and have helped with others so I have some experience with doing them. Is the T6060 a rear mounted trans like the other vettes had? Or do they make it in a engine mounted trans?

The adapter plates are readily available. If it has a sbc in it, a lsx will go right in.

F8L SNK

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.

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anyone got pics of the yellow "farm truck" that was in HPE when it was originally open.


had ls6, bagged, wild yellow metallic color... looked pimp

Cam72aro

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I learned something new today. Thanks for answering my question. Josh

TheBlurLS1

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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.

Sarge_13

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They are also using the T6060 in the GT500 so it is an engine mounted transmission 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

fox16

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i believ that it was chuck's fathers truck.... i believe that he has a couple of pictures on his myspace