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Yes, my intent is that it will resemble a stock 3100. Because the frame rails run differently after the cab on a 3600, I assumed I would have to...
Good advice on checking for squareness across the frame. Once I do this and everything is assembled, what is typically your best option for...
Just to confirm, this is a 46 pickup. The thumbnail in my original post shows 3600 wheelbase at 125 1/4” and a 3100 at an even 115” (10 1/4”...
I see the logic in this. I do not have a short bed/rear fenders yet. I’ll probably source these through aftermarket. Going that route I’d need...
Makes sense, I was just looking at it and see that the rear will pivot back and the front forward. I have some rollers I can throw on to prove...
Hello All, I’ve been back to work on my 46 Chevy 3600. Originally planned to keep the truck a long bed, but the more I think about it, I want to...
Mines a 3600. I believe all 3/4 tons were 8 lug, that’s what I have. HO52 rear end with 4:56 gears. I know the later C20 pickups ran the same...
This one’s got 4.56 in the rear, with the 4 speed granny low. Truck has been in my family since almost the beginning. Story goes that the man...
I appreciate the feedback from everyone. Truck is currently in the build phase. I bought a S10 T5 last week with a 10 spline Jeep input shaft....
It’s all flat farmland around here. Truck has 4:56 gears now and like your saying it starts out in 2nd, no use for 1st gear unless I need to climb...
Ya, I know I’m probably splitting hairs. I just want to make sure that in the process of getting it to run well on the highway I don’t end up have...
For those that are more experienced, I need some input on what rear gears to run in my 46 Chevy 3/4 ton. I have a 235 and S10 T5 transmission. I’m...
An update on my build, I had the pickup shipped down from grandparents in Northern Idaho and received it this past Monday. It’s nice to have it in...
The setup your running is similar to what I plan for. 235 mated to a T5 tranny with decent gears in the rear will help me get down the road. I...
Thanks for the info. I’ll start keeping an eye out for parts I can use. Looks like sticking with the 8 lug will keep it simple..
I hear ya, embrace what I have. I’ll continue to educate myself and move forward with working with what I have. Just started out on Stovebolt also...
Needing some help with options to upgrade brakes on a 3/4 ton with 8 lug pattern. Brakes need to be all gone through and I’m hesitant to invest in...
Thanks for the welcome.. That was my original plan to keep the truck as is. I agree that the brakes can work, just concerned as I try to keep...
Hello, Been a few years since I’ve had a project, a couple of kids later and I’m ready to get back at it. I’m inheriting the families 46 Chevy...
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