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| | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 27 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: May 2005 Posts: 27 | I pulled all the sheet metal from my 55.5 1/2 ton then noticed the frame is bent in the front just before were the firewall was. I would like to get a straight frame with IFS. I heard that a 2wd 73-87 1/2 ton short box chevy will work. Or a s-10 2wd extended cab frame would work. Does anyone have any information on this. If so how much fabing would be needed to pull this off. What are the pros and cons.
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red55 | | | | | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 59 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 59 | I too would like to know if the 73-87 2wd is a quick swap. I have a 65 c10 2-wd non-power steering and brakes.
I just bought a 85 c10 with p/s and brakes.
I've been told that ya can remove all the frame rail bolts and riverts and slide the whole mess up under the 65.
True???
Thanks, George Hood . CLinton N.C.
1965 C-10 fleetside shortbed BLACK
82 c-10 longbed 6 cyl.
58 Lincoln 2-dr coupe Black w/white & blk.
59 lincoln 4-dr. parts car
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 92 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 92 | Kind of the same thing here..I have 54 3/4 but would like to put cab on S10 or something. Maybe make my own flatbed...Virg | | | | | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 59 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 59 | I'm sure someone out there has to know.
1965 C-10 fleetside shortbed BLACK
82 c-10 longbed 6 cyl.
58 Lincoln 2-dr coupe Black w/white & blk.
59 lincoln 4-dr. parts car
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 59 Member | | Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 59 |
1965 C-10 fleetside shortbed BLACK
82 c-10 longbed 6 cyl.
58 Lincoln 2-dr coupe Black w/white & blk.
59 lincoln 4-dr. parts car
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | actually, the hi-po shop area doesn't seem to get a whole lotta traffic,,do a search for "frame" here. the 73-87 crossmember will swap easily into the 65, but I think the s10 frame is better choice for the 54 & 55,,brian | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 113 Member | | Member Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 113 | A mid 80's S-10 longbed regular cab will do the trick. Here's a fella that sells a kit to do the conversion. If your good at fabricating, you could probably tackle it yourself without the kit. http://www.ad-engineering.com/ -Rich | | | | | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 6 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 6 | I am looking to put the sheet metal from my 1939 chevy on a more modern 70s - 80s frame and drivetrain any one have any info  | | |
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