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| | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 55 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 55 | A 1953 Chevy truck, what can I use as a frame swap? I was thinking of that instead of using the original. Any ideas? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 231 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 231 | S10 frames are the most common (kits available online), some late 80s blazer frames have been done before, and mine is on a 64s chevy truck 4x4 frame. Also heard of dodge Dakota being feasible along with some jeeps. | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | A 1953 Chevy truck, what can I use as a frame swap? I was thinking of that instead of using the original. Any ideas? Why? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,384 | Ford Explorer frames fit well under some rigs-they are basically flat from front to rear. | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | What are you wanting to accomplish by doing a frame swap? IFS? 4X4? Some more information on what your plans are would be helpfull in determining what frame best suits your needs.
Personal opnion, the stock frame would be best.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 55 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 55 | I've had this truck for almost 20 years now. Believe it or not I've been buying parts all these years and now maybe going to start to work on it. Although I've had thoughts of selling it all and saving for a 2010 Camaro. I've got about $12,000 in parts lying around. I have all parts to do frame, dropped axle, lower springs,shocks, etc. But I was just thinking it might be easier to but a more modern frame under it? Maybe buy a wrecked truck and use as much of it as I can. I don't know after all thses years trying to decide what to do. I want to keep it simple. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | Since you want to keep it simple, stay with the stock frame. Period!
The problems we face today can not be addressed at the same level of intelligence we were at when we created them - Albert Einstein Or with the same level of $ - Me
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 55 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 55 | With the 3 inch dropped axle and mono springs it should set pretty good. The tires I bought are 285/60/15 for rear and 235/75/15 for front. I'm working at NAPA since retireing from UPS and the guys in machine shop said they can save me alot on the machine work. Also one of the perks for working there is I get parts at cost. They tell me I can build my engine for under $1500. Nothing crazy! Maybe this summer if I can get started on it I will get inspired to keep going. I built a 69 Camaro back when I got out of high school in 1978 and I guess this isn't any worse. My wife wants me to give up but I just can't seem to do it. I've pictured the truck done so many times in my head!Thanks for the help!!! Maybe one of these days I'll post some pictures of this basket case!!! | | |
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