1936 chevy build

willmceliece · Sep 17, 2008

hey guys, i have this posted over at KB but thought id get it over here too. im will, i live in kennesaw, georgia, and im 20 yeas old. about two months ago i got a 36' chevy low cab, and the start of a 2x4 frame. the body is sectioned 8 inches, and channeled 4' over the rails. 8" Z up front and 18" in the back. 350/ 350(kinda boring but cheap), 4" speedway dropped axle, ford spindles w/ chevy discs. shortened 9" rear with 4 link. heres a little review of what i got thus far. this is my first ground up build, and ive gotten so much info and help from you guys, so any ideas, things to changs, like/ dislike lets hear em! ill update as we progress, will

willmceliece · Sep 17, 2008

likes_2_tinker · Sep 17, 2008

gonna be sweet i mean that is sweet

willmceliece · Sep 17, 2008

thanks brother, i had a big mess with the tube axle so i actually just swapped it out for a superbell and pete and jakes batwings, pic coming soon!

Bonehead · Sep 17, 2008

Yep, it is looking really good. lots of great little details so far.

50Ford · Sep 17, 2008

Looks Great! cant wait to see more.

Gastrick · Sep 17, 2008

Looks really good willmceliece. Do you have any more pics of the upper 4-bar mounts at the front. I can't figure them out in the picture.

BruceR&C · Sep 17, 2008

Looks good for starters. Nice job on the frame so far. Am looking forward to your updates.

willmceliece · Sep 17, 2008

here ya go gastrick

quick question, i had the truck originally set up for a 700r4, but bought a th400 tonight. is the mount the only difference?

Thunder1 · Sep 17, 2008

That's gonna be a baaaaad truck!!

Nice work!

Thunder1

Gastrick · Sep 18, 2008

Thanks for the additional photo.

The TH400 and 700R4 bolt up the same to the engine if that's what you meant by difference willmceliece. You'll just have to move the mount like you already stated. Here's a handy dimension chart for you.

dmw56 · Sep 18, 2008

I'd keep the 700R4 it's lighter, has less fictional loss, low first gear, and overdrive. The TH400s are great but is older technology, but bullet proof if you're running a big block.

willmceliece · Sep 18, 2008

that is a great diagram, thanks brother, saved! dmw, the 700 was a buddies, i was going to run but the fluid looked and smelled toasty, so i found a newly rebuilt 400 for a price i couldnt turn down. i guess that means i can dog the sheot out of it and it'll last.

dmw56 · Sep 18, 2008

You'll never break it or that 9" with a SBC.

willmceliece · Sep 18, 2008

i like a little overbuilt! haha so far she just has a mild cam, but later down the road when i recoup from the spending on the truck, i may just put some more go fast goodies on the old sbc. but then again i do have a Nixon drag boat front mount for BBC...hmm

willmceliece · Sep 25, 2008

well. after patiently waiting for ups to bring all my crap i finnally got the front end re done. i shortened it 8 inches, superbell axle, pete and jakes suicide batwings, and new hair pins all on. also redid the spring perch and hairpin mounts. i still have to beef up the perch some. got my coker wwws and a turbo 400 tranny. also got my body mounts on and bolted up. next is yank the body to put on another crossmember for the tranny, finish the floor and tunnel, and take that top down two inches. anyone got any advice on where to cut this sucker? the two pics are photo chopped to get an idea.

willmceliece · Sep 25, 2008

Dqracer · Sep 25, 2008

Awesome look to your truck, gonna be a good one. nice work too.

Gastrick · Sep 25, 2008

I really like the new proportions.

Bonehead · Sep 25, 2008

Me too, it has a great stance.

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