The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area The HiPo Shop A word on frame swaps

Hey all. If there is one word of advice I could give folks thinking about a frame swap, is to compare the frame rises. My 51 GMC 1/2 ton had a really flat frame, so the cab and bed sat on the same level. More or less. When I mounted the body onto its new frame, I had to account for an 11 inch rise over the rear axle. I literally had to add an 11 inch substructure to get the cab and bed on the same plane. So take this into consideration when your frame shopping. You can see the truck here:

http://www.geocities.com/pickinjim1/Jims51truck.html

Jimmy, Our 53 was on a 64 wagoneer frame, didn't have that problem, you can see it on our site. We have since gone back to an original frame with mustang 11 front suspension. We did buy it on that wagoneer frame, 4 wheel drive, 360 amc, truck drive line.