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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | 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 | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 166 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 166 | I hear S-10's are about the same dimensions as the pre-AD trucks
Liquidated my projects
Now looking for a decent '47-'55.1 3100, 3600, or 3800
| | | | | Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 127 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 127 | i saw a 46 on an s 10 chassis, it was unfinished, but the frame was wider than the front of the cab cowl. i don't know how or if it ever got finished, but that 39 has a very narrow nose compared to the s 10. if it's been done i'd like to see one. wahoo40
Just because you have a few Craftsman tools, it dosen't mean your a craftsman.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 110 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 110 | Putting a 38 on a s10 chassis and so far it is a good fit. Do a search on this site and the HAMB for "s10" and frame swap and you will pull up a lot of information. I have seen 36 - 55.1 along with numerous cars swapped onto these frames.
Jim
Good luck with your project!
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Jim
Good luck with your project!
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 6 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 6 | Ok A simple Question from a simple guy Why does every one use S10 frames and not a chevy 1500 or 2500? they are alot easer to find. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 110 Member | | Member Joined: Jun 2006 Posts: 110 | resto pack info has frame, tread and wheelbase info... and a whole bunch more. http://chevy.tocmp.com/chevyresto/index.htm
Jim
Good luck with your project!
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