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04-25-2012, 09:52 PM
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57 on 73-87?
Hey is anyone using a 73=87 frame for a 57 style chevy short/stepside truck? I was wondering if it would work...
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04-25-2012, 10:50 PM
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Re: 57 on 73-87?
it will work but you front wheels will stick out of the fenders, and the wheel base is allittle long, but can be fixed by drilling a new hole in the spring pearch for the center bolt to fit in moving the rear end forward a couple inch. And the front cab mounts will have to be raised 4". In my opinion there are better choices.
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04-25-2012, 11:29 PM
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Re: 57 on 73-87?
Agreed, there are better choices out there. I do like these chasis for a 4X4 modification though, parts are really easy to come by!
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04-25-2012, 11:38 PM
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Re: 57 on 73-87?
OK Im listening what are the other options? Im new at this too Thanks
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04-26-2012, 04:10 AM
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Re: 57 on 73-87?
few years ago we actually built a 58 using a 1985 chevy blazer rolling chassis. Width was not an issue seeing we kept it a 4*4 vehicle.
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04-26-2012, 06:34 AM
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Re: 57 on 73-87?
How about using offset rims? Will that make a difference on the front fender/tire issue? I can get a chassis that is almost done (lowered and c notched) really cheap from a friend, that is why I am considering it...
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04-26-2012, 01:19 PM
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Re: 57 on 73-87?
if you used 17" or bigger off set wheels might work but smaller hit on the brake caliper
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04-27-2012, 08:21 AM
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Re: 57 on 73-87?
Has anyone ever grafted a camaro clip on one of these frames??
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04-27-2012, 08:38 AM
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Re: 57 on 73-87?
Quote:
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04-27-2012, 10:16 AM
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Re: 57 on 73-87?
Put a 70's camaro clip on the original frame and the camaro rear under the back. There's a ton of them out there and lots of info on the net. It is really simple to do if you can weld.
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04-27-2012, 01:21 PM
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Re: 57 on 73-87?
the frame under the truck is 1 ton...there are none left around this area that are 1/2 ton...that is why i ask! The 80 truck frame is there and i have a camaro clip.
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04-28-2012, 01:20 AM
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Re: 57 on 73-87?
My 59 has a 73 c10 front clip grafted to it. the guy I bought it from never finished it but I like where he was headed with it. and like you I'm also considering doing a frame swap because my fab skills are not as good as his and I just don't wanna risk it.
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