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| | | | Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 18 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 18 | I have a 1951 Chevy pickup that the previous owner tried to put a V8 into and ruined the frame. I also have a 1978 GMC 4X4 pickup that I was thinking of swapping the body’s with, I know that I will have to either extend the cab or shorten the frame by 15 ½” or even trade out the stock bed with a flat bed and leave the frames alone. My question is if anyone here has any experience in this type of swap? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | Murphy, welcome to the Stovebolt. This is the welcome center to get to know new members.
However, your question will be better answered/served in the HiPO forum where guys there can help you with your modification questions....so I am moving it there. Good luck. We're here to help. | | | | | Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 18 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Dec 2016 Posts: 18 | Thanks, I saw my mistake after I sent it... Sorry | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,624 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2005 Posts: 1,624 | I believe the go to frame for the AD truck series is the S10. Not only are they easy to find but they fit well and there are a number of vendors making the brackets, suspension components, and so on. Lots of information out there on how to do the swap.
Six volt guy living in a twelve volt world
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