Chassis, I am not sure what i should do next

bb53chevpro · Aug 19, 2003

To start, I would like to say that I am new here. And I would like to say "Hello Everyone".
I am currently building a 1953 Pro-street Chevy Truck. The front clip has been changed to a 1973 Monte Carlo front end. And I have constructed my own rear clip for the truck.
But now I am not sure what the best next thing to do is????? I was thinking to buy the rear suspension next, or should i get the rims and tires? I also need the tranny cross member and all the new front end parts.
Can someone help and point in the proper direction on what I should do next?
If you are curious to see what the truck looks like in its present state, I have a website with the pics and more information on my truck there. www.geocities.com/bb53chevpro
Thank you in advance.

Deuce · Aug 19, 2003

I would buy the tires and rims next.........otherwise how will you know how wide to cut the rear end?

bb53chevpro · Aug 20, 2003

Well I already have the narrowed nine inch rear end. It is 51 inches wide from outside of drum to outside of drum.
Thanks for the reply.

troy-curt · Aug 20, 2003

Your next step should be getting it setting on all four tires, Then you can play with the stance. Then set the block and trans. in and get it bolted down, run the brake lines etc. and so on.

Troy:thumbup:

bb53chevpro · Aug 20, 2003

I have been in here (Hotrodders) for a few days, and I love it. The people are friendly fast to respond and courteous. But back to the subject....
Thank you Troy, I was leaning that way, but just wanted to make sure I was on the right track (since this is the first hotrod that I build from scratch).
Thanks again.

Chassis, I am not sure what i should do next

Top Contributors this Month

Recommended Communities