Hey guys,
Let me introduce myself. My name is Nico, and I bought a 55 Chevy Truck a few years ago. The truck wasn't running, and it was my senior project in high school to get it in a running condition. I installed a 350, with unknown specs, as well as upgraded the brakes to disc brakes, and installed a power brake booster. Then I moved off to college, and the truck sat as is. I'm now 20, and hope to collect as much information that I can to help me finish my build.
First off, forgive me if these are repetitive questions that gets asked a lot. I'm new to TriFive's and custom fabrication with older cars. Being how my automobile roots come from imports, mainly my 99 Honda Prelude, I have a lot of questions.
First question, I came across a deal on C-5 front suspension set up from a Corvette, and I think it would be a great upgrade from the stock suspension, but I don't know what I would need to do in order to fabricate it to the stock frame. What in addition to purchasing the front clip would I need for an ideal C-5 front set up? Is there any diagram that I can follow to see how to install the suspension set up?
Second question, I plan to make a wood bed for the truck, rather than buy one, but can anyone provide me with a starting point on how to fabricate one. Can I buy the brackets which would hold the wood in place to make my own bed? The current bed has a piece of metal welded in replace of what used to be a wood bed, and other than that I think all other parts can be used in making my own.
Third question, in the cab of the truck, there are like pockets or holes between the floorboard, and the rear wall. Is there any need for these holes to be exposed? I'm not too sure what they are there for and that's what I would like to know!
As I come across more questions with my build, I hope that this would be a good place I can seek help. Thank you to the OG builders, and I hope that you guys can help me out through the years of my build.
Let me introduce myself. My name is Nico, and I bought a 55 Chevy Truck a few years ago. The truck wasn't running, and it was my senior project in high school to get it in a running condition. I installed a 350, with unknown specs, as well as upgraded the brakes to disc brakes, and installed a power brake booster. Then I moved off to college, and the truck sat as is. I'm now 20, and hope to collect as much information that I can to help me finish my build.
First off, forgive me if these are repetitive questions that gets asked a lot. I'm new to TriFive's and custom fabrication with older cars. Being how my automobile roots come from imports, mainly my 99 Honda Prelude, I have a lot of questions.
First question, I came across a deal on C-5 front suspension set up from a Corvette, and I think it would be a great upgrade from the stock suspension, but I don't know what I would need to do in order to fabricate it to the stock frame. What in addition to purchasing the front clip would I need for an ideal C-5 front set up? Is there any diagram that I can follow to see how to install the suspension set up?
Second question, I plan to make a wood bed for the truck, rather than buy one, but can anyone provide me with a starting point on how to fabricate one. Can I buy the brackets which would hold the wood in place to make my own bed? The current bed has a piece of metal welded in replace of what used to be a wood bed, and other than that I think all other parts can be used in making my own.
Third question, in the cab of the truck, there are like pockets or holes between the floorboard, and the rear wall. Is there any need for these holes to be exposed? I'm not too sure what they are there for and that's what I would like to know!
As I come across more questions with my build, I hope that this would be a good place I can seek help. Thank you to the OG builders, and I hope that you guys can help me out through the years of my build.