I bought a 1938 International last fall and have spent the last year collecting parts for my build. I used my time off during the holidays to start my build. Specs are 38' international, 12v cummins with 5speed, dana 60 rear end on air bags.
Building my front parallel 4 link I've run into a problem. The way my frame works out my bottom bars stay equal width apart (parallel) but my top bars will have a 1/2"(1/4" per side) taper in or out to be able to bolt on. My thoughts are that this shouldn't affect the suspension too gravely but...
the motor definitely has more than stock power. I was thinking of matching the stock dodge frame that currently supports the motor. What would you guys recommend?
I am needing to build a frame for my rod that can support the weight of a dressed cummins (1200lbs) would some 2x3 or 2x4 tube work, something close to 3/16" wall?
I figured as much. I'm well aware the cummins is much heavier than the S-10 factory motors, I guess I may hack up the stock cummins frame or build my own.
I don't own the truck yet, trying to work a deal. My 12v has a pretty stout build with a built up 5spd behind it. I want to try my hand...
I'm looking at a 40 Fargo that's setup on a S-10 frame. I plan on dropping my 12v cummins in the truck. How stout are these S-10 frames? should I just build my own frame?