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68c10owner · 10-01-2014, 11:37 PM

Hopefully finally picking this project up from my buddys place very soon. I was originally going to do a rat rod bobber style truck from it but the sheet metal is so clean I hate to chop it up. It`s all there body wise but missing the frame. I was going to do a custom 2x3 chassis but plans have changed. Not sure I want to do the s-10 route. I`d prefer a original frame to use as a foundation. I know 41-46 will got right in but what else? With the 47-54 frames work?

NEWFISHER · 10-02-2014, 10:38 AM

The pre 47 stuff is narrower. If you have the ability to cut and weld, building a frame may be you best bet especially if you are going to do any dramatic suspension upgrades ie dropping it. A buddy of mine has a frame out and on the ground. I could take some detailed pics and measurements from critical areas if that's the direction you go.

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-16-2014, 08:33 AM

I intend to make my own 2x3 frame for my 45 hopefully later this year. I've never done a full frame but there's lots of good info available on the ole world-wide-web, and even plans. Looks like it's pretty easy and straight-forward.

68c10owner · 10-16-2014, 10:17 AM

I have no problem building a frame. Never done a full frame but I have the skills to do it, and i do have plans I bought off of ebay. The thing is the plans I have are for acertain type of frame and it would be almost impossible to adapt it to use the full length bed and full front sheet metal. I would have to start from scratch and figured a oem type frame would be easier.

49bourbon · 10-24-2014, 08:49 AM

Anthony go over to kill billet and look under 40 trucks. There is a guy who has built several 40s on Isuzu frames and swears it's an easy swap

68c10owner · 10-24-2014, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 49bourbon

Anthony go over to kill billet and look under 40 trucks. There is a guy who has built several 40s on Isuzu frames and swears it's an easy swap

Thanks. I`ve been over there for a while and read his threads. The Isuzu frames are the same as S10`s. I really didnt want to do the S10 frame but might be my only option if I cant find a original. I`ve got plenty of time though, the body is still at my friends house and isnt going anywhere so Im not too worried.

solidaxel · 11-09-2014, 09:07 AM

My neighbor has a rolling chassie from his 46 sub. and he is trying to sell it, he went with a S10
I am sure the extra length is behind the rear axle,. anyone know?
Let me know if you want me to get some info

10-01-2014, 11:37 PM	#1
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,011	what donor frame for 46 chevy 1/2 ton shortbed Hopefully finally picking this project up from my buddys place very soon. I was originally going to do a rat rod bobber style truck from it but the sheet metal is so clean I hate to chop it up. It`s all there body wise but missing the frame. I was going to do a custom 2x3 chassis but plans have changed. Not sure I want to do the s-10 route. I`d prefer a original frame to use as a foundation. I know 41-46 will got right in but what else? With the 47-54 frames work? __________________ Anthony

10-02-2014, 10:38 AM	#2
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: what donor frame for 46 chevy 1/2 ton shortbed The pre 47 stuff is narrower. If you have the ability to cut and weld, building a frame may be you best bet especially if you are going to do any dramatic suspension upgrades ie dropping it. A buddy of mine has a frame out and on the ground. I could take some detailed pics and measurements from critical areas if that's the direction you go. __________________ GOD BLESS AMERICA!

10-16-2014, 08:33 AM	#3
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: what donor frame for 46 chevy 1/2 ton shortbed I intend to make my own 2x3 frame for my 45 hopefully later this year. I've never done a full frame but there's lots of good info available on the ole world-wide-web, and even plans. Looks like it's pretty easy and straight-forward. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

10-16-2014, 10:17 AM	#4
68c10owner Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Carmichael, California Posts: 3,011	Re: what donor frame for 46 chevy 1/2 ton shortbed I have no problem building a frame. Never done a full frame but I have the skills to do it, and i do have plans I bought off of ebay. The thing is the plans I have are for acertain type of frame and it would be almost impossible to adapt it to use the full length bed and full front sheet metal. I would have to start from scratch and figured a oem type frame would be easier. __________________ Anthony

10-24-2014, 08:49 AM	#5
49bourbon Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 26	Re: what donor frame for 46 chevy 1/2 ton shortbed Anthony go over to kill billet and look under 40 trucks. There is a guy who has built several 40s on Isuzu frames and swears it's an easy swap

11-09-2014, 09:07 AM	#7
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: what donor frame for 46 chevy 1/2 ton shortbed My neighbor has a rolling chassie from his 46 sub. and he is trying to sell it, he went with a S10 I am sure the extra length is behind the rear axle,. anyone know? Let me know if you want me to get some info __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42



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