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Smiley 57 · 07-07-2006, 04:59 PM

Hello everyone,

This is my first visit here and I look forward to getting some insight from all of you experienced folks. I have a 57 GMC P/U that's all original and driveable. It's tired though, and needs to be restored to be really nice and fulfill my goals with it. Being a motor head, I bought it to make a rod and that's still the plan. I have a 350 4 bolt main block out of a circa 1979 truck. My plan was is do a 383 stroker using the block. Does anyone have any advice, do's and dont's or sourcing for parts? I also plan to use a manual 5 or 6 speed, any thoughts?

On another note, I would like to use the original frame, but change everything to modern equipment, i.e., disc brakes, air bag suspension, etc. Any suggestions for bolt on quality items?

Thanks,

Steve

LUV2XCLR8 · 07-07-2006, 05:11 PM

From West TN

86swb · 07-07-2006, 07:50 PM

Welcome to the board from Western Kentucky

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 07-07-2006, 09:08 PM

Welcome to the board from southern oregon..

krue · 07-07-2006, 09:10 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

jsbgump · 07-07-2006, 10:03 PM

Welcome to the board

**Canadian694x4** · 07-09-2006, 09:31 PM

To The Boards From The Great White North!

**N2TRUX** · 07-10-2006, 10:28 AM

Welcome to the forum Smiley 57. Take a look at the different sections here for more specific help on your questions. The guys in the motor and suspension forums really know their stuff.

07-07-2006, 04:59 PM	#1
Smiley 57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1	newbie too Hello everyone, This is my first visit here and I look forward to getting some insight from all of you experienced folks. I have a 57 GMC P/U that's all original and driveable. It's tired though, and needs to be restored to be really nice and fulfill my goals with it. Being a motor head, I bought it to make a rod and that's still the plan. I have a 350 4 bolt main block out of a circa 1979 truck. My plan was is do a 383 stroker using the block. Does anyone have any advice, do's and dont's or sourcing for parts? I also plan to use a manual 5 or 6 speed, any thoughts? On another note, I would like to use the original frame, but change everything to modern equipment, i.e., disc brakes, air bag suspension, etc. Any suggestions for bolt on quality items? Thanks, Steve

07-07-2006, 05:11 PM	#2
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07-07-2006, 07:50 PM	#3
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07-07-2006, 09:10 PM	#5
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07-07-2006, 10:03 PM	#6
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07-09-2006, 09:31 PM	#7
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07-10-2006, 10:28 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: newbie too Welcome to the forum Smiley 57. Take a look at the different sections here for more specific help on your questions. The guys in the motor and suspension forums really know their stuff. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"



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