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rico_bob · 08-07-2004, 12:42 PM

I hate to see ZEROS (unanswered posts)

A tow rig would be nice. You would want to put in a motor and drive train designed for towing. A manual transmission would be preferable I would guess and a heavy duty rear axle setup perhaps a DANA rear end or something built to tow the loads you anticipate.

The braking should be heavy duty and front suspension should also be heavy duty. Consider doing a swap over to a Chevy Suburban front clip (70's era) or a heavy IFS like the ones we sell from Martz Chassis Engineering.

Power assisted disk brakes on the front as a minimum. The rear springs should be replaced with new components and helper springs as well. Most 3/4 long beds had the helper springs and hangers. We sell replacement springs also. Hope this helps.

Best of luck and welcome to the Board. rico_bob

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08-07-2004, 12:42 PM	#2
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	I hate to see ZEROS (unanswered posts) I hate to see ZEROS (unanswered posts) A tow rig would be nice. You would want to put in a motor and drive train designed for towing. A manual transmission would be preferable I would guess and a heavy duty rear axle setup perhaps a DANA rear end or something built to tow the loads you anticipate. The braking should be heavy duty and front suspension should also be heavy duty. Consider doing a swap over to a Chevy Suburban front clip (70's era) or a heavy IFS like the ones we sell from Martz Chassis Engineering. Power assisted disk brakes on the front as a minimum. The rear springs should be replaced with new components and helper springs as well. Most 3/4 long beds had the helper springs and hangers. We sell replacement springs also. Hope this helps. Best of luck and welcome to the Board. rico_bob www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com Last edited by rico_bob; 08-07-2004 at 12:44 PM.