GM Swap Completed, can I go back?
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GM Swap Completed, can I go back?
Good afternoon everyone!
I'm new to the forum but not new to the grease monkey realm. With that being said, here's my question:
The wife and I found a rolling (near complete) 1949 Ford F1 for extremely cheap($500). I have the 'know-how' to repair any cancer on the cab, doors, hood, fenders, etc. The driveline, suspension, wiring, etc don't scare me as I've had enough experience on other Ford classics
The one thing I am afraid of is that one of the previous owners already completed the GM swap on the front end (looks to be a 75'ish Camaro subframe) which theoretically drops the front 4-5".
Front Suspension Alternatives for 1948 - 1960 Ford Trucks, Part Five .: Articles
Neither one of us are fond of the lowered front end, we'd both prefer something closer to stock ride height.
What kind of experience do y'all have with the GM front end in regards to raising back up that 4-5"?
I'd hate to pass on this deal, let me know what ya think!
I'm new to the forum but not new to the grease monkey realm. With that being said, here's my question:
The wife and I found a rolling (near complete) 1949 Ford F1 for extremely cheap($500). I have the 'know-how' to repair any cancer on the cab, doors, hood, fenders, etc. The driveline, suspension, wiring, etc don't scare me as I've had enough experience on other Ford classics
The one thing I am afraid of is that one of the previous owners already completed the GM swap on the front end (looks to be a 75'ish Camaro subframe) which theoretically drops the front 4-5".
Front Suspension Alternatives for 1948 - 1960 Ford Trucks, Part Five .: Articles
Neither one of us are fond of the lowered front end, we'd both prefer something closer to stock ride height.
What kind of experience do y'all have with the GM front end in regards to raising back up that 4-5"?
I'd hate to pass on this deal, let me know what ya think!
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If the truck is a good deal I would grab it and look for another frame if you want to go back to stock. If you want to keep the clip you could cut it off and remount it lower which will raise the frame.
Have you put fenders on it so see where it sits now? Dont assume how much it is lowered without hanging fenders on it.
Have you put fenders on it so see where it sits now? Dont assume how much it is lowered without hanging fenders on it.
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To give you a relative idea - mines on a 71 firebird clip with the HD oem springs. 454 in play and sits as follows:
Here's one on the roll:
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/unique_imagery/9329825217" title="esky (2 of 2)-2 by Emay - UI, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3687/9329825217_17be4d5e90_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="esky (2 of 2)-2"></a>
Here's one on the roll:
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/unique_imagery/9329825217" title="esky (2 of 2)-2 by Emay - UI, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3687/9329825217_17be4d5e90_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="esky (2 of 2)-2"></a>
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Can you share a picture of the joint between the clip and the stock frame? My recollection is that to get a stance about like yours, the Camaro subframe ends up completely below the stock frame.
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Emay sent you an Private message....
To give you a relative idea - mines on a 71 firebird clip with the HD oem springs. 454 in play and sits as follows:
Here's one on the roll:
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/unique_imagery/9329825217" title="esky (2 of 2)-2 by Emay - UI, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3687/9329825217_17be4d5e90_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="esky (2 of 2)-2"></a>
Here's one on the roll:
<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/unique_imagery/9329825217" title="esky (2 of 2)-2 by Emay - UI, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3687/9329825217_17be4d5e90_b.jpg" width="1024" height="683" alt="esky (2 of 2)-2"></a>
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Well when they cut off the frame, the frame serial numbers was cut off. I would say depending on your state laws you may have a hard to register it as a '49. My state would require a bonded title or a newly constructed truck. $500 is a good price if the bodies is good. I would look for a complete frame with a title.
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