UK frame swap - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

yoshi · 07-03-2016, 06:15 PM

Do you guys have either the Mitsubishi L200, Mazda B2500, Isuzu Rodeo, Ford Ranger or Toyota hilux over on your side of the pond? Maybe sold under a different name or the frame could be used with another body? Has anybody used one of these frames under a pre47, series1 or 2?

**mr48chev** · 07-03-2016, 09:10 PM

The older ones are pretty small even in comparison to an S-10 .

Unless you just don't have a decent frame it seems that Jag XJ suspension from the late 70's early 80's would be the simple way to go that wasn't too spendy there.

**joedoh** · 07-04-2016, 05:57 PM

the last time this came up I posted the frame dimensions for the mazda and isuzu trucks. they are almost exactly the same width as the original frame, have the same wheelbase (a longbed mazda/isuzu has the same wheelbase as a shortbed chevy) and have an axle that is 3 inches wider than an s10, so track width should be the same as the original truck. they are also 6 lug, and with the isuzu there are disc rearends available. I have seen a couple others on different forums.

yoshi · 07-04-2016, 04:31 PM

Looking to have modern setup with oldskool looks working within the parameters of our laws. Unmodified frame, the body has to be modified to fit the frame

07-03-2016, 06:15 PM	#1
yoshi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 621	UK frame swap Do you guys have either the Mitsubishi L200, Mazda B2500, Isuzu Rodeo, Ford Ranger or Toyota hilux over on your side of the pond? Maybe sold under a different name or the frame could be used with another body? Has anybody used one of these frames under a pre47, series1 or 2? __________________ yoshi's 49 project

07-03-2016, 09:10 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: UK frame swap The older ones are pretty small even in comparison to an S-10 . Unless you just don't have a decent frame it seems that Jag XJ suspension from the late 70's early 80's would be the simple way to go that wasn't too spendy there. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

07-04-2016, 05:57 PM	#3
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: UK frame swap the last time this came up I posted the frame dimensions for the mazda and isuzu trucks. they are almost exactly the same width as the original frame, have the same wheelbase (a longbed mazda/isuzu has the same wheelbase as a shortbed chevy) and have an axle that is 3 inches wider than an s10, so track width should be the same as the original truck. they are also 6 lug, and with the isuzu there are disc rearends available. I have seen a couple others on different forums. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

07-04-2016, 04:31 PM	#4
yoshi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: uk Posts: 621	Re: UK frame swap Looking to have modern setup with oldskool looks working within the parameters of our laws. Unmodified frame, the body has to be modified to fit the frame __________________ yoshi's 49 project

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