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Old 06-22-2010, 10:16 PM   #20
og350
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Re: need build ideas!!

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Originally Posted by bigbadjohn84 View Post
remove the shackles and hangers, buy new leaf spring perches, and weld. the flip kits are ok, but id rather set my own pinion angle. on the motor and trans, take my advice, stay away from the truck 5 spd. they will shatter under a stock v8. my 383 in my truck has killed two 700 R4s.. not a pretty site. a GM T56 is the way to go
nice!! well thanks for the advice! do you have any more info on your truck? i am looking for more on swaping to carb and what to dowith fuel pump and stock gauges and speedo and stuff!! i was thinking of doing a gearstar trans do you think one of those 700r4's would hold up? i have all winter to do this so bring on the ideas.

ill post more pics of the body work soon!
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