|
05-26-2007, 10:31 AM
|
#1 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: northwestern wi
Posts: 2,111
|
c3 truck
has anybody here put a truck body on a vette frame? i know the vette frames are very wide, just wondering if anyone here has done it or would do it again.
__________________
common sense isn't so common anymore |
|
|
|
05-26-2007, 10:57 AM
|
#2 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: colorado springs colorado
Posts: 737
|
Re: c3 truck
One of the members here is putting a 60-66 on a c5 chassis. I can't remember who though
Frank
__________________
70 chevy lwb c10 454/th400 and a 9" rearend suicide doors, marker light fuel fill, 4" cowl , mini tub |
|
|
|
|
05-26-2007, 03:50 PM
|
#3 |
|
English Chevy Owner
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France
Posts: 1,848
|
Re: c3 truck
I've just read an article in a UK magazine about a bloke whos turned a C4 into a pickup, nice job too!
__________________
Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission |
|
|
|
|
05-26-2007, 07:58 PM
|
#4 |
|
Dave's not here, man
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Winder, Georgia
Posts: 2,000
|
Re: c3 truck
Member Frizzle Fry is doing the Corvette chassis swap. Here are some pics of the work he's done:
http://s6.photobucket.com/albums/y23...61%20C5%20PU/?
__________________
- 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250 Last edited by dave2953; 05-26-2007 at 08:00 PM. |
|
|
|
|
05-27-2007, 02:15 AM
|
#5 |
|
Commander Taco Bello
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Posts: 2,232
|
Re: c3 truck
wow, those pics are awesome... where's the build thread on that beauty?
|
|
|
|
|
05-27-2007, 02:27 AM
|
#6 |
|
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Bakersfield,CA
Posts: 7,893
|
Re: c3 truck
they have the vette supension parts to put onto the truck frame, i dont remember who has them though
__________________
-steven Alte Seele S.S. "Allison" '72 C/10 LWB 350SB/TH350 - DD PITBULL IS NOT A CRIME |
|
|
|
|
05-27-2007, 01:48 PM
|
#7 | |
|
Registered User
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Hillsboro Oregon
Posts: 6,449
|
Re: c3 truck
Quote:
 If I were doing anything earlier than C5 I would just put the vette suspension on the truck frame. C5 and C6 have an awesome hydroformed frame with floorboards flush with the bottom of the rails. That's what makes it worth adapting the truck body to. If your going with C4 stuff (C3 not worth it), I'd go with Porterbuilt's Dropmember C4 and C4 backhalf all the way! |
|
|
|
|
|
05-28-2007, 01:16 AM
|
#8 |
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: northwestern wi
Posts: 2,111
|
Re: c3 truck
it was just a thought. the vette is fun but it's not very practical. i like the way it drives but it's no truck. since i got a 69 for a driver i don't seem to even take the vette out anymore. was thinking of putting my 67 on the vette chassies but remembered how wide the vette frame is. mabe i'll sell it or give it to my daughter she will be getting her lisence soon
__________________
common sense isn't so common anymore |
|
|
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
