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Cummins in 49 Chevy

03-29-2004, 09:55 PM

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Cummins in 49 Chevy

I have what I consider to be a pretty cool idea for a Cummins Conversion. I am going to take the cab of a 1949 Chevy 3/4 ton and put in on the frame and drivetrain of a First gen 1 ton. I got the 49 chevy for free and am working on acquiring a first gen truck. I have taken a ton of measurements on the first gens, just need to measure the 49 to see if I can make it work. I just can't help but smile thinking about driving around in a cummins powered 49 chevy. What do y'all think? Am I crazy?

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