Opinions on 51 Swap

[jrdecat]

So I've always loved the stovebolts and I've been patiently waiting for the right one for several years now and I think I've found it. It's a '51 GMC 350 (2 ton) with a side dump bed and 5 window cab. The plan is to take off the cab and fenders and drop it onto a mid 80's Chevy frame and 4x4 drivetrain. I have been intentionally looking for a big truck so I could have the bigger fenders and not worry about clearance. I also wanted to use a full-size frame and not an s-10. I'll just build a flatbed for it instead of sourcing another truck for parts. Big trucks are much cheaper than 1/2 tons and I found a strong running K20 donor with a crappy body...perfect!

Anyway, I thought I'd ask the pros (that's you guys) about any potential road blocks. I'd love to hear any opinions on whey this might be a bad idea. I have fab equipment and enough fab skills to get me by. Any advice or warnings are appreciated!