Re: '55 Body onto a 1999+ 4x4 Frame
Thanks for all the info!
Especially the kit available for the 80-90's frames. I'll certainly have to consider that option. Prefer it over the S10 route.
So I was digging around on the intetnet and came across specs for the 2000+ Tahoe and Yukon.
The they have a 116" wheel base, which is very close to the 114" wheel base of the short bed '55.
The track width of the Tahoe/Yukon is 68.2" Front and 67.0" Rear.
Where as the '55 Track width is 60.5" Front and 61" Rear.
Then from what I've been able to find the 2000+ Tahoe is 78.9" wide (Body)
and the '55 is 74.52" wide (Body) at the front fenders.
So I think the hardest part in making it work with those dimensions would be the track widths.
I don't mind a little tire sticking out, it'll make the truck pretty aggressive looking.
But the hardest part would be mounting it all up. Even then, as long as the cab fits over the frame, mounts can be moved and or fabricated.
I would have to modify or even create my own Rad support as well as bumper mounts.
Rgunlock, could you possibly get me track widths from the center of the wheels on both the front and the rear?
Thanks,
James
Last edited by Alberta_55; 08-11-2011 at 06:34 PM.
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