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nvrdone · 02-13-2024, 06:27 PM

OK, I dont have the ability to post pictures right now but there are some pictures on here of the truck decorated in christmas lights
A little background. It's a 1949 chevy 3100 3 window that I've been driving since 1973.327 / m21 4 spd/ 12 bolt with 3:55's.
In the last year since I retired i've done some upgrades and now I want to replace the front suspension. Right now its a 3" dropped axle with power drum brakes and stock steering.I want to go IFS with power disc brakes on the front.
I heard rumors that an s10 front suspension was a bolt on - not a welded part of the frame.
After talking with a friend who is a noted hot rod builder here in Yakima and has built a number of AD trucks, that info is incorrect.
We are now talking out plans as to what components to use to continue making it a comfortable daily / long distance hauler.

02-13-2024, 06:27 PM	#11
nvrdone Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Moxee WA Posts: 1,427	Re: s10 suspension in an AD pickup. OK, I dont have the ability to post pictures right now but there are some pictures on here of the truck decorated in christmas lights A little background. It's a 1949 chevy 3100 3 window that I've been driving since 1973.327 / m21 4 spd/ 12 bolt with 3:55's. In the last year since I retired i've done some upgrades and now I want to replace the front suspension. Right now its a 3" dropped axle with power drum brakes and stock steering.I want to go IFS with power disc brakes on the front. I heard rumors that an s10 front suspension was a bolt on - not a welded part of the frame. After talking with a friend who is a noted hot rod builder here in Yakima and has built a number of AD trucks, that info is incorrect. We are now talking out plans as to what components to use to continue making it a comfortable daily / long distance hauler. __________________ 49 chevy 3100 3 window. 327 / m21 4 spd, 12 bolt w/ 3:55's Bought in 1973 for $235.00. Had it longer than my wife & Kids!!