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gman454 · 10-23-2006, 10:12 PM

hey all Im from Connecticut im working on a 47 3100
here's some pics

Im going to try and put a 454 with a turbo 400 tranny
something a little different then I've seen on most forums.

Does anyone know what rearends work well in these trucks
I have heard that a 89 trans-am rear works good.
are there any other rear ends the work as well?

Also are the engines from these old truck worth anything
the yellow one in the pics is from this truck its completly rebuilt and has no miles
the guy I bought this truck from spent about 4800.00 on it then his wife got pissed and made in sell everything.

the blue engine id from a 40 coupe it was rebuilt in 78 and has about 30000 on it
with a 3 speed tranny attached.

well anyway nice to meet all of you!!!!!!

krue · 10-23-2006, 10:24 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi!

CAL 58 GMC · 10-24-2006, 07:24 AM

Welcome and good luck on your project! Keep us posted on your project.

pgf545 · 10-24-2006, 09:22 AM

Welcome from Texas.

Here's a link to the truck that I am helping my dad with, it's a 52 that we are putting a big block in. Good luck with your project and let us know if there is anything you need help with.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

Bernie

DennyB · 10-24-2006, 06:42 PM

Welcome to the forums Gman!
I'm sure someone will have some more info on the rears that will work.
If not, feel free to post another thread with that as the topic. That may receive more hits with answers.

jsbgump · 10-24-2006, 06:49 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

Jebb1978 · 10-25-2006, 11:20 AM

Welcome! Love those IL6s man!

texascowboy593 · 10-25-2006, 03:49 PM

Welcome from College Station TX!

cajundragger · 10-25-2006, 08:52 PM

89 is going to be too wide...axle needs to be 58-60 inches wide....and the 89 is 62( I think). I have a '68 camaro rear end in my truck...and its perfect width...

gman454 · 10-26-2006, 06:32 PM

thanks for the info
will the nova rears work also?

**53burb** · 10-27-2006, 06:14 PM

IIRC the Nova rearend is just the right width to put under a 47-54 Chevy truck.

10-23-2006, 10:12 PM	#1
gman454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Connrcticut Posts: 5	newbee first post hey all Im from Connecticut im working on a 47 3100 here's some pics Im going to try and put a 454 with a turbo 400 tranny something a little different then I've seen on most forums. Does anyone know what rearends work well in these trucks I have heard that a 89 trans-am rear works good. are there any other rear ends the work as well? Also are the engines from these old truck worth anything the yellow one in the pics is from this truck its completly rebuilt and has no miles the guy I bought this truck from spent about 4800.00 on it then his wife got pissed and made in sell everything. the blue engine id from a 40 coupe it was rebuilt in 78 and has about 30000 on it with a 3 speed tranny attached. well anyway nice to meet all of you!!!!!! Attached Images Last edited by gman454; 10-23-2006 at 10:18 PM.

10-23-2006, 10:24 PM	#2
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Re: newbee first post Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

10-24-2006, 07:24 AM	#3
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: newbee first post Welcome and good luck on your project! Keep us posted on your project. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

10-24-2006, 09:22 AM	#4
pgf545 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Santa Fe,Texas Posts: 933	Re: newbee first post Welcome from Texas. Here's a link to the truck that I am helping my dad with, it's a 52 that we are putting a big block in. Good luck with your project and let us know if there is anything you need help with. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021 Bernie __________________ 52 Chevy Truck (Dad's) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206021

10-24-2006, 06:42 PM	#5
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Re: newbee first post Welcome to the forums Gman! I'm sure someone will have some more info on the rears that will work. If not, feel free to post another thread with that as the topic. That may receive more hits with answers. __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

10-24-2006, 06:49 PM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: newbee first post Welcome to the board from Texas __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

10-25-2006, 11:20 AM	#7
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: newbee first post Welcome! Love those IL6s man! __________________ 1959 GMC project

10-25-2006, 03:49 PM	#8
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: newbee first post Welcome from College Station TX! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

10-25-2006, 08:52 PM	#9
cajundragger Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,008	Re: newbee first post 89 is going to be too wide...axle needs to be 58-60 inches wide....and the 89 is 62( I think). I have a '68 camaro rear end in my truck...and its perfect width...

10-26-2006, 06:32 PM	#10
gman454 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Connrcticut Posts: 5	Re: newbee first post thanks for the info will the nova rears work also?

10-27-2006, 06:14 PM	#11
53burb Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 1,010	Re: newbee first post IIRC the Nova rearend is just the right width to put under a 47-54 Chevy truck.

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