47 - 55 GMC chevrolet first series onto 1997 yukon drivetrain - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

windyhill1910 · 12-12-2011, 12:59 AM

Wondering if anyone has attempted this - kind of looking for pics and inspiration or similiar builds, I have a 97 yukon which is same wheelbase as 97 reg cab short box and is within 2 inches wheelbase length of the 1955 first series pickup i have. Basically swap frame and whole drivetrain into the 55 is the plan.

meter swinger · 12-12-2011, 02:54 AM

Have you done a search on here for S-10 swaps? Its been done alot with great success on youre kind of truck. I would think the track width on a tahoe/yukon would be to wide for an AD truck.
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duwem · 12-12-2011, 12:14 PM

When I looked at putting my 50 body on my 1999 pickup (newer body style than your 97, but same basic size) the 1999 was significantly wider outside wheel face to face than the 50...

sgtusmc · 12-12-2011, 02:06 PM

I havn't heard of anyone doing the swap on a Yukon. I'm sure it's due to cost. S10's can be had for way less than a full size. What's the Yukons track width in the front? If you plan on lifting it, it won't matter. However, if you're going to have it low you will have to pick a rim with the right offset to tuck the wheel. Also, what about the frame rail width where the cab will sit (I'm asking this question for the 55-59 guy's). There was a guy on here that used a fullsize truck frame (88-98) under his 47-55. I couldn't find his build sorry.

duwem · 12-12-2011, 02:09 PM

Now that you mention it, maybe it was the FrAME that was way too wide on the 99 silverado.

I think it would have ended up with the rails under the running boards. The frame on the old trucks is really narrow compared to modern full size truck.

sgtusmc · 12-12-2011, 02:24 PM

Alright, I tried harder and found the build.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=407616

sgtusmc · 12-12-2011, 02:28 PM

Sorry, here's the link to his build thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344

windyhill1910 · 12-12-2011, 03:00 PM

Cool thanks for the link, haven't measured track width on front yet going to take a closer look tonight. It may or may not be lifted not too sure yet so yeah it might not matter to some degree, and yes it will be a 4 x 4 .

12-12-2011, 12:59 AM	#1
windyhill1910 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 21	47 - 55 GMC chevrolet first series onto 1997 yukon drivetrain Wondering if anyone has attempted this - kind of looking for pics and inspiration or similiar builds, I have a 97 yukon which is same wheelbase as 97 reg cab short box and is within 2 inches wheelbase length of the 1955 first series pickup i have. Basically swap frame and whole drivetrain into the 55 is the plan.

12-12-2011, 02:54 AM	#2
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: 47 - 55 GMC chevrolet first series onto 1997 yukon drivetrain Have you done a search on here for S-10 swaps? Its been done alot with great success on youre kind of truck. I would think the track width on a tahoe/yukon would be to wide for an AD truck. Posted via Mobile Device

12-12-2011, 12:14 PM	#3
duwem Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: WI Posts: 347	Re: 47 - 55 GMC chevrolet first series onto 1997 yukon drivetrain When I looked at putting my 50 body on my 1999 pickup (newer body style than your 97, but same basic size) the 1999 was significantly wider outside wheel face to face than the 50...

12-12-2011, 02:06 PM	#4
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: 47 - 55 GMC chevrolet first series onto 1997 yukon drivetrain I havn't heard of anyone doing the swap on a Yukon. I'm sure it's due to cost. S10's can be had for way less than a full size. What's the Yukons track width in the front? If you plan on lifting it, it won't matter. However, if you're going to have it low you will have to pick a rim with the right offset to tuck the wheel. Also, what about the frame rail width where the cab will sit (I'm asking this question for the 55-59 guy's). There was a guy on here that used a fullsize truck frame (88-98) under his 47-55. I couldn't find his build sorry. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

12-12-2011, 02:09 PM	#5
duwem Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: WI Posts: 347	Re: 47 - 55 GMC chevrolet first series onto 1997 yukon drivetrain Now that you mention it, maybe it was the FrAME that was way too wide on the 99 silverado. I think it would have ended up with the rails under the running boards. The frame on the old trucks is really narrow compared to modern full size truck.

12-12-2011, 02:24 PM	#6
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: 47 - 55 GMC chevrolet first series onto 1997 yukon drivetrain Alright, I tried harder and found the build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=407616 __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

12-12-2011, 02:28 PM	#7
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: 47 - 55 GMC chevrolet first series onto 1997 yukon drivetrain Sorry, here's the link to his build thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=408344 __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

12-12-2011, 03:00 PM	#8
windyhill1910 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 21	Re: 47 - 55 GMC chevrolet first series onto 1997 yukon drivetrain Cool thanks for the link, haven't measured track width on front yet going to take a closer look tonight. It may or may not be lifted not too sure yet so yeah it might not matter to some degree, and yes it will be a 4 x 4 .

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