1940 chevy build

I had a build thread, but life and health issues got in the way, so I figured I'd start another one. I've changed directions anyway, going with a 38 chevy straight axle, transverse spring and fenderless on the front. I had a complete Mus II front susp on it and hated it, so I wacked it off at the firewall and sold it. You all have been a ton of help on here, answering dumb questions and so forth. Figured with a build thread and pics, at least you can point out my mistakes. I have a disc brake change over, steering arms and a column ordered from Ron Pope. He has everything else to put the axle under it soon as I get the money. I'm putting a 454 in my chevelle, it's ready to set in, going to put a 3.08 in the 12 bolt and make a good cruiser out of it. The 434 in it will go in the 40, or at least that's the plan so far. Got a tunnel ram with 2 650 DP's on it, may use that also. 8.8 rearend I narrowed out of a explorer, built my own 4 link, and that's about it right now. Got some more work to do on my 84 K10, get the motor in the chevelle and then I can concentrate on the 40. I'll gather parts until then. I'll post some pics, will be more later.

Now, all ya gotta do is post the pics. Sounds like an interesting build.

Here is a few.

Some more. Anyone know of some 15x10 or wider steel wheels with a 3 or 4 in BS? I found some but I could buy new alum wheels for what they want for them. I would like to run steel wheels with small caps, something in a 15x4 or 5 on the front.

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Looks good. How do you make it hang from the ceiling like that?

I was a magician in a past life.

I had one of those way back when.
The pic is circa 1975. I'm the one in the overalls.
327 backed by a Muncie 4 speed. 57 Chevy rear end. Fun car.
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Some more. Anyone know of some 15x10 or wider steel wheels with a 3 or 4 in BS? I found some but I could buy new alum wheels for what they want for them. I would like to run steel wheels with small caps, something in a 15x4 or 5 on the front.

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Speedway has a pretty good selection of steel wheels at decent prices:
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Shop/...aterial_Type:Steel*LA_Bolt_Pattern:5 on 4.75"

And I've seen 15 x 10 Rally wheels on Ebay for $85
http://www.ebay.com/itm/15x10-Silve...ash=item1c7c2afa91:g:RNkAAOSwNnRYlo2k&vxp=mtr

Finding fronts to match your choice should be pretty easy.

Thanks, I'll ck them out.

I really like the JD wheel, Halibrand replica for the rear, they're reasonably priced. They have a 15x4.5 also.