My new 64 SW

Ron R · Post by **Ron R** » November 7, 2010, 4:11 pm

I just picked up a clean 64 SW box. It has no motor or trans. Got the truck for cheep and plan on making a cool driver. Not sure what route I am going to go yet, but the plan is keeping it all under 2k. The truck was 500.00

Thinking about 3 inch blocks for the front axel, lower the rear 2 and add some 10inch old school slicks and some skinneys up front. Going for a gasser style but not sure yet.

Plans for the motor are un known. But would like an auto and might do a junk yard 460/C6. Nothing super speed just fun. Not planning on a drag truck, just a run around cruzer.

The old owner took the motor trans out for a correct date code motor for his car. Not sure what it was, but he said it was a Big Block.

Anthony · Post by **Anthony** » November 7, 2010, 4:43 pm

Welcome to the insane asylum we call slickness... can't wait to see your build Ron... post up in the truck talk section to let everyone know you have joined the addiction and then join us tonight on the chatroom at 9pm eastern time..... hope to see you there.... maybe we can discuss your engine choices????

nolabama · Post by **nolabama** » November 7, 2010, 4:46 pm

original motor was prolly a 390 if he took it for a car

Ron R · Post by **Ron R** » November 7, 2010, 4:47 pm

My first choice would be a 1997 12v cummins. I have done a few before but the cost is to high..[/img]

Post by **Greg D** » November 7, 2010, 6:14 pm

With a 64 your original engine would be a 223 - 6, 262 - 6, or a 292 V8.
Gasser look would be cool for sure and a used 460/C-6 would give it enough wow to back up the looks.
I would look into some different springs on the front though - blocks & or shackles wouldn't be very safe up there especially with some power. A pair of rearched F 250 springs would get it up some too.