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does anyone know of some one with a lot of experience with chevy trucks in the late 70s to early 80s? i need some pointers on how to pull off my project truck

What are you wanting to pull off?

I know a little about them, ask away.
Like the avatar, my truck looks like it's ugly twin!

I have had a few of those myself...they are great trucks..

No expert, but am helping a neighbor with a 77 2 wheel drive and a 79 4 wheel drive which the P.O. reall buggered up. I'll help if I can.

iam looking for a 4 wheel drive truck that is really fast but bullet proof.... i have my eye on an engine builder that has a 580 hp bbc that i will mate to a turbo 400 trans. and a 14 bolt rear end..... iam just worried i will start breaking up the truck with that much power

First, there's no such thing as bullet proof...Everything automotive can be broke given the right circumstances and conditions....

Second, if you're talking 580 hp at the flywheel, plenty of good components available to withstand that amount.

Third, it's gonna cost a bunch!!! Takes the right suspension, brakes, fuel system and many other components to make the truck work with 580 horse....Without the right "package" all that horsepower will do little but create a lot of tire spin.

Is this for the street, off-road, or what? Intended usage has a lot to do with the components chosen.....

it will mainly be a weekend warrior...just used for cruise nights and sunday drives

Got to ask, why a 4 wheel drive if it's a cruizer??? Going to be throwing away a lot of horsepower turning all the extra parts, plus the added exense of a transfer case, and another driveshaft and differential....

i got such a good deal on the truck i couldnt pass it up..... i was thinking about just pullin the front drive shaft since i dont 4 wheel it and just run the rear.

Which transfer case is in it? They make a kit for the full time 203 case that gives you 4L 2L N 2H 4H. You still have the added weight but it doesn't soak as much up through the drivetrain.

it has a 205 case in it now

Originally Posted by andysk9

i got such a good deal on the truck i couldnt pass it up..... i was thinking about just pullin the front drive shaft since i dont 4 wheel it and just run the rear.

hmmmmm. then the way my sick and twisted mind works, I can visualize a gasser style straight axle on the front replacing all that ugly dead weight differential, and some skinny little front runner tires and wheels!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

then you could also do away with the transfer case, cut even more weight......100 lbs. of weight loss equals 1/10 second quicker ET!!!!! Cheap horsepower, huh??????

i just want a big wow factor......from people who see it run side by side with cars that are "out of my league".

What size tires are you planning for? I have a K5 Blazer with 44'' TSLs and 6 lug gear. If you keep tire size around 33-36'' and tread lightly on blacktop you should be ok, imo.