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Hello, I am a newbie to this group. I have a 1941 Chevy Suburban that I am doing a frame off restoration on. It currently has the original 216 straight (gas) six, three speed, torque tube and stock rear. I was offered an additional 1941 1/2 ton frame with a 235 six, four speed, highway geared rear.
The problem is that once the resto is complete I want to be able to tow my Travel trailer during the spring and summer, it weighs 2900 lbs loaded. I am looking for for a motor that can pull at highway speeds up hills and still get decent fuel economy for everyday driving.
A friend at work suggested that I look into dropping in a diesel, and so I posted on the Stovebolt forum asking about it and was immediatly directed here.
I know absolutley nothing about diesels other than they are torque monsters!! I have have 15+ years expierience building cars but have never touched a diesel...but am interested.
Any suggestions?? Trannys? Rears? Installation??
Thanks in advance!!
Johnny
The problem is that once the resto is complete I want to be able to tow my Travel trailer during the spring and summer, it weighs 2900 lbs loaded. I am looking for for a motor that can pull at highway speeds up hills and still get decent fuel economy for everyday driving.
A friend at work suggested that I look into dropping in a diesel, and so I posted on the Stovebolt forum asking about it and was immediatly directed here.
I know absolutley nothing about diesels other than they are torque monsters!! I have have 15+ years expierience building cars but have never touched a diesel...but am interested.
Any suggestions?? Trannys? Rears? Installation??
Thanks in advance!!
Johnny