Originally posted by ejmurphy:
i own a '46 1/2 ton, that is in pretty good condition for sitting outside for 12 years. it's going to need some body work, and it's rusty, but the rust is just on the surface, and there are only a few minor dings and places where it might need a little welding. i have been researching ways to make it a reliable vehicle.
i did alot of resrarch on all types of s-10's and toyotas, not that i would want it on a toyota, and couldnt find any matching wheelbases. then i started looking at 4 door chevy cars, and found an exact match for the wheelbase. an early to mid '90s impala or caprice both have a 115" wheelbase, and seem like a good base that would save some time and money, because they already have power steering, disc brakes, ect.
before i buy a car and try this, i was wondering if anybody knew of anyone who had done this, or something similar with a '41-'46 chevy 1/2 ton before and succeeded.
Any info on this subject would be helpful, thanks.
I have compiled quite a bit of that information in one thread ovet at OTS.
CLICK HERE to see it all.
I cant really say on the Impala question but i suspect track width is a problem there...but the right thing to do is either measure or look up the track width...but i would appreciate it if you kept me posted on the info so i can add the data to mine...
