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by fr0gman
May 8, 2008, 12:07 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: New Here and a few ?? on a '68
Replies: 10
Views: 695

Yeah, I was thinking 3.50 would help drop the revs and still keep enough punch for the feel of all that torque hitting the ground. That "blue thing" is an airbag. It has air adjustable front suspension to eliminate the front corner dip that often happens in corners. I think the guy did a g...
by fr0gman
May 8, 2008, 12:27 am
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: New Here and a few ?? on a '68
Replies: 10
Views: 695

It will be a couple of weeks before the truck makes the trip from MD to SD. I will find out the specs then. I am thinking the 390 has enough punch to allow for a taller gear, but if it is not going to gain and relief at the pump then what is the point really? Might just have to get a 2nd job to pay ...
by fr0gman
May 7, 2008, 11:30 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: Shortening the Long bed to shortbed
Replies: 12
Views: 1818

I saw my Grandfather do this for a 70 Chevy years ago. He cut the frame at the front on one side and the rear on the other. Welded them together and then welded plate steel on the inside and outside about 4 to 6 inches to either side of the cuts. I also believe that he put large bolts through the pl...
by fr0gman
May 7, 2008, 11:25 pm
Forum: Truck Talk
Topic: New Here and a few ?? on a '68
Replies: 10
Views: 695

New Here and a few ?? on a '68

Hello all, I am brand new to this forum. I recently purchased this truck http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330227952455&ssPageName=Action:MPS The truck has a 390 bored .30 over and a 3 speed tranny. The seller said that the truck runs 4k RPM @ 70 MPH and gets abou...