getting ready to start a frame swap on a 58....

[55dude]

Originally Posted by marc55

This is how I did mine. 78 chevy frame rear spring were moved 4" forward. I wanted my cab as close to the frame as possible. The rear of the cab was set on bushings right on the frame. I then leveled the cab and measured how much of a body lift I needed for the front of the cab. Used 1 1/4 square tube.
Then I mounted the fenders and measured again how much of a lift I needed for the core support. They came straight up off the frame. For the bed I channeled the bed rails over the frame. I am running 2 1/2 suspension lift with 35s. The front should come down about 2" when I put the engine in it.

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looks like those will work!