1956 chevy pickup flatbed frame 1 1/2 ton - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

a417latino · 08-04-2005, 12:08 PM

Can I use a chevy pick flatbed frame on a regular 1956 chevy pickup shortbed 3100? if so, what kind of modification do i need to make on the frame. thanks eveyone!

1-ton of fun · 08-04-2005, 02:38 PM

what year is the frame from?

a417latino · 08-04-2005, 08:20 PM

The frame is from 1955 with a dually rear end and 18" wheels / tires.

1-ton of fun · 08-05-2005, 04:47 PM

i would think it would work. at least the cab and front clip.

Norselander · 08-11-2005, 06:28 PM

A 3/4 ton frame can be made to fit -- you'll have to cut about 9 inches out of it behind the rear cab mounts so that it matches the 114" wheelbase of the 3100/31. That's if the frame really is a 3/4 ton frame and not a 1 ton frame. The one tons had a longer wheelbase than the 3/4 tons. And as I recall, the frame channels are taller between the front and rear axles.

Note that the heavier one ton frames DO NOT have a hump above the rear axle whereas the lighter trucks do.

08-04-2005, 12:08 PM	#1
a417latino Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 13	1956 chevy pickup flatbed frame 3/4 ton Can I use a chevy pick flatbed frame on a regular 1956 chevy pickup shortbed 3100? if so, what kind of modification do i need to make on the frame. thanks eveyone! Last edited by a417latino; 08-04-2005 at 12:14 PM. Reason: wrong weight

08-11-2005, 06:28 PM	#5
Norselander Clunker Farm, Proprietor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Coastal Northern California Posts: 124	A 3/4 ton frame can be made to fit -- you'll have to cut about 9 inches out of it behind the rear cab mounts so that it matches the 114" wheelbase of the 3100/31. That's if the frame really is a 3/4 ton frame and not a 1 ton frame. The one tons had a longer wheelbase than the 3/4 tons. And as I recall, the frame channels are taller between the front and rear axles. Note that the heavier one ton frames DO NOT have a hump above the rear axle whereas the lighter trucks do. __________________ Drew Chief Junk Jockey Last edited by Norselander; 08-11-2005 at 06:30 PM.

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08-04-2005, 02:38 PM	#2
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	what year is the frame from?

08-04-2005, 08:20 PM	#3
a417latino Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles, ca Posts: 13	The frame is from 1955 with a dually rear end and 18" wheels / tires.

08-05-2005, 04:47 PM	#4
1-ton of fun polishing a turd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: houston, tx Posts: 674	i would think it would work. at least the cab and front clip.



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