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Jackrabbitjoe · 02-11-2012, 08:52 PM

Once I get more familiar with the forum I’ll post a thread with pictures from the beginning of this build. Enjoy!

S10Fan · 02-11-2012, 09:20 PM

Wow!!

Welcome and very impressive first post! I like the 6, sweet!

Jackrabbitjoe · 02-11-2012, 09:26 PM

Thanks friend! I keep getting asked why I would drop a 1954 straight six vs a small block or a LS1.

Newtz67 · 02-11-2012, 09:35 PM

I'm in for this one! Some people just don't get it....

S10Fan · 02-11-2012, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jackrabbitjoe

Thanks friend! I keep getting asked why I would drop a 1954 straight six vs a small block or a LS1.

1) Cause you can
2) It's your truck
3) The 6 is cooler than H..L

jremig · 02-11-2012, 10:23 PM

I'm dropping in a 235 6 when it comes time also, and yes they are cooler than a v-8

broey · 02-11-2012, 10:52 PM

those compressor and alternator mounts are nice, did allen make them?

solidaxel · 02-11-2012, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackrabbitjoe

Thanks friend! I keep getting asked why I would drop a 1954 straight six vs a small block or a LS1.

Welcome from So Az. !!

Nice project and you are going to cover it all up!
You would have saved some money if you would went with a LS, but it is your truck and only for you, enjoy it!

ryans69chevy · 02-11-2012, 11:39 PM

That's awesome what your doing! What other plans do you have for this truck? What kinda front end did you use? Mustang II? I'm lovin' your choices so far! Esp the engine! Pretty cool! Can't wait to see more pics!

Jackrabbitjoe · 02-12-2012, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broey

those compressor and alternator mounts are nice, did allen make them?

Vintage Air makes this bracket for a 235

Jackrabbitjoe · 02-12-2012, 01:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryans69chevy

That's awesome what your doing! What other plans do you have for this truck? What kinda front end did you use? Mustang II? I'm lovin' your choices so far! Esp the engine! Pretty cool! Can't wait to see more pics!

Yes Mustang II front end. 200R4 with Overdrive transmission.

63 & 64 Bowties · 02-13-2012, 09:06 AM

One word.... WOW

Larry Lindley · 02-13-2012, 10:24 AM

this is the one Ive been waiting for love the inline six and the frame.What rear gear ratio are you using? Keep up the good work.

Jackrabbitjoe · 02-13-2012, 10:45 AM

Please visit the following link for over 70 pictures and detailed information of my build....

http://s1048.photobucket.com/albums/s375/jackrabbitjoe/

jimig1 · 02-13-2012, 03:50 PM

Just look at all your pic and it is looking sweet can't wait to see more

**LEEVON** · 02-13-2012, 10:38 PM

Wow, makes me wish I had kept my 235...that thing is a work of art man!

Trekster · 02-13-2012, 11:58 PM

Nice looking 235. Run what you want to.

MrTucker · 02-14-2012, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Jackrabbitjoe

Thanks friend! I keep getting asked why I would drop a 1954 straight six vs a small block or a LS1.

I get so much grief from my buddies about the same thing. They think building up my stock 228 and keeping the factory original auto is such a stupid idea. "throw a small block in there!"

Just curious tho, what made you go with such a strong frame and 9" ($$!!!) for an I6?

02-11-2012, 08:52 PM	#1
Jackrabbitjoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 23	My 1949 Chevy Pickup Project Once I get more familiar with the forum I’ll post a thread with pictures from the beginning of this build. Enjoy! Attached Images Last edited by Jackrabbitjoe; 02-11-2012 at 08:59 PM.

02-11-2012, 09:20 PM	#2
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: My 1949 Chevy Pickup Project Wow!! Welcome and very impressive first post! I like the 6, sweet! __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

02-11-2012, 09:26 PM	#3
Jackrabbitjoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 23	Re: My 1949 Chevy Pickup Project Thanks friend! I keep getting asked why I would drop a 1954 straight six vs a small block or a LS1.

02-11-2012, 09:35 PM	#4
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: My 1949 Chevy Pickup Project I'm in for this one! Some people just don't get it.... __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

02-11-2012, 10:23 PM	#6
jremig Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 46	Re: My 1949 Chevy Pickup Project I'm dropping in a 235 6 when it comes time also, and yes they are cooler than a v-8

02-11-2012, 10:52 PM	#7
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: My 1949 Chevy Pickup Project those compressor and alternator mounts are nice, did allen make them? __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

02-11-2012, 11:39 PM	#9
ryans69chevy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Casselton, North Dakota 58012 Posts: 1,082	Re: My 1949 Chevy Pickup Project That's awesome what your doing! What other plans do you have for this truck? What kinda front end did you use? Mustang II? I'm lovin' your choices so far! Esp the engine! Pretty cool! Can't wait to see more pics!

02-13-2012, 09:06 AM	#12
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: My 1949 Chevy Pickup Project One word.... WOW __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

02-13-2012, 10:24 AM	#13
Larry Lindley Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 158	Re: My 1949 Chevy Pickup Project this is the one Ive been waiting for love the inline six and the frame.What rear gear ratio are you using? Keep up the good work.

02-13-2012, 10:45 AM	#14
Jackrabbitjoe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 23	Re: My 1949 Chevy Pickup Project Please visit the following link for over 70 pictures and detailed information of my build.... http://s1048.photobucket.com/albums/s375/jackrabbitjoe/

02-13-2012, 03:50 PM	#15
jimig1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elk River, MN Posts: 614	Re: My 1949 Chevy Pickup Project Just look at all your pic and it is looking sweet can't wait to see more __________________ 55 2nd series Chevy Pickup 2019 Chevy Equinox(Daily driver) 2011 Chevy Malibu (Wife's car) MSRA Member I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman, "Where's the self-help section?" She said if she told me, it would defeat the purpose. -George Carlin

02-13-2012, 10:38 PM	#16
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: My 1949 Chevy Pickup Project Wow, makes me wish I had kept my 235...that thing is a work of art man! __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

02-13-2012, 11:58 PM	#17
Trekster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Brigham City Utah Posts: 157	Re: My 1949 Chevy Pickup Project Nice looking 235. Run what you want to.



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