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| | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 15 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 15 | Hello...
In my never ending quest to acquire more toys/projects than I know what to do with, I have stumbled across a solid cab off of a 48 Chevy. Now, I realize that what I'm asking goes against the standard of 'restore it back to original', but since I don't have a frame, etc for this body, I thought maybe it was time to do some "updating" and have a little fun in the process.
My question is simple, but the answers probably aren't. Is it easy (or relatively easy) to take the 48 1/2 ton cab/fenders/etc and bolt them to a late-model frame (say... '73 and newer)? I'd like to take advantage of the newer suspensions, brake and engine options available, but still keep the look and fun factor of driving an old truck... besides, this body is too good to just let rust away out in the barn. What would be necessary to do this swap? How much fabrication, if any, will I have to do?
If it looks like it's going to be more trouble than it's worth, I might pass on this project, but if not... then I've got a lot of work ahead of me and a few months of warm weather to get started.
Thanks!
Chris
48 Chevy 1.5 Ton
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 | Hey Blue, have you looked through the older posts in the HiPo Shop? SEVERAL threads there regarding just that topic. I remember one not long ago with a fella who was working on an AD onto S-10 longbox chassis...but he hasn't posted progress in awhile. might be worth your time to check it out. Wannabe 
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 15 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 15 | Wannabe,
Thanks for the tip. Usually I'll search for stuff like this, but didn't this time.. :o
Looks like I've got a lot of research to do...
Thanks again!
Chris
48 Chevy 1.5 Ton
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,198 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 5,198 | In the new StreetRodding magazine there is a short story about GM building a 47 - 52 truck. They are going to show it in Las Vegas at the SEMA show. They are using a S10 frame and some sort of supercharged or blown engine, hopefully it will be the new 6cyl. How cool would that be! If GM is using a S10 it must be the way to go. Joe | | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 398 | That sounds sweetass Joe! Any idea where this might be seen on the 'Net? Wannabe
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