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Old September 22nd, 2013, 7:43 PM
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Hey all,

New to chevy, but not new to turning wrenches. Been building jeeps and motorcycles for years, but new to full size Chevy's. Here's my dilemma. I am helping my wife's friend out, and bought a wrecked (front end tree collision) 95 1500 burb up for next to nothing.

I know I have lot of work ahead of me, Potentially some frame replacement, definitely all front body panels, and radiator. Hoping to get away with a standard overhaul of the motor. Everything from the firewall back is solid.

Questions are this. What are my options when it comes to front end, as I used to solid axle rigs. Are there any recommended things to look out for with these motor set ups (5.7 v8)?

Any advise is greatly appreciated.
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I'm not sure where you're located, but I have a 1997 burb that was hit in the rear pretty hard.... Most of the front end body work and suspension is in pretty good shape if your interested.
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PaulSwany,

Appreciate the response and offer, but wound up getting rid of the project. There was too much frame damage to try and salvage it.
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