Welcome from Scotland.
A solid 58 for $250? Sounds like a steal!
Unless you're planning a real torque monster I would leave the frame as is,assuming it's in good solid condition.
Some of them did come with V8s from the factory after all.

Try asking your questions regarding the engine/trans combo in the drivetrain or Hipo section,some of the engine gurus don't look in here.

Good luck.
Jock.


1950 Chevy Advance Design 3100 in Scotland
In the Stovebolt Gallery
More pix on Flickr.
I've definately got this truck thing in my blood ... my DNA sequence has torque settings
"Of all the small nations of this earth,perhaps only the ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind" Winston Churchill.