'47 Chevy AutoX Truck

[AutoX_a_Truck?]

Hello everyone, I am Tyler. Long time lurker finally joining mostly so I can actually see some of the attached pictures in threads and admire all the great builds. But since there are some other atypical build threads and a section for trucks I figured I would introduce myself. I am originally from Missouri, but currently living in the DC area as a student. My fun toy is a chopped up '47 Chevy truck that my Dad and I built for super low budget autox fun. I also still have my first car, an '82 Z28 that served as my daily driver and an autox fun car for a number of years.

[Beegs]

Welcome! LOVE that truck..

[Beegs]

My 11 year old son wants to know what you have for a drivetrain?

[Ron in SoCal]

Welcome Tyler! I just watched a couple of youtube vids of your Gguys runs today and here you are! Nice job w the truck...

[pokey64]

Welcome Tyler! I watched you run at the Des Moines GG show last year. That little truck huals the mail!

[AutoX_a_Truck?]

Originally Posted by Beegs

My 11 year old son wants to know what you have for a drivetrain?

305 SBC with some swap meet go fast parts
Aluminum bellhousing and clutch fork from an early C4 Corvette
Parts store house brand clutch and pressure plate
World Class T5 from a 4th gen V6 Camaro with custom bellhousing adapter plate
C4 Corvette aluminum driveshaft
S-10 7.5" 10 bolt with a g-body limited slip center section and 4.11 gears

The 305 was free and with the go fast parts and some homegrown head porting and rod grinding it has been a reliable hard working engine that loves to rev right up to 7,000 RPM. My truck is on a modified '84 S-10 extended cab frame so I originally used the S-10 T5. It lasted a few thousand miles before the clutch drops and power shifting caused it to grenade in 3rd gear.

If you are interested there are more details and some YouTube videos here

http://www.bangshift.com/forum/dto_g...vehicle&v=1203

https://www.youtube.com/user/Toylar?feature=mhee

[ma73z]

I've seen this truck a couple years now at the KC goodguys and asked for a ride this weekend. All I can say is WOW what a fun little truck! Thanks for the ride Tyler sorry I weighed you down.

[coolwelder62]

Tyler, was parked next us this weekend a KC GG.Awesome running truck.Cool as Hel1.I really like it W/O fender's.But GG new rules says trucks have to have fenders.

[ma73z]

I liked it W/O but think I like it better with, looks more finished or something.

[tomy2tone01]

Just love those old trucks. Here's a picture of my 48 8 inch extended cab.