59 apache frame to 2000s chevy??

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Originally Posted by 1981_c10

First, I have read through the frame swap ideas on this forum and cant find any from where someone used a 1999-2006 frame. Does anyone have any idea if a short wheel base regular cab from 1999-2006 would work under the 59 apache swb?

I am wanting to do a 5.3 and this seems like the easiest way to get all the upgrades I would want.

Not exactly sure but I think the wheel track is a good bit wider. I am, however, sure a late model Trailblazer, Envoy or Ranier will fit. If you are patient, you can find one with a 5.3 (or 6.0 if you find an Trailblazer SS) already in place. A Ride and Drive hit in the front Trailblazer went through the salvage auction here the other day in pretty good shape for $2,300. I got the idea to do mine from the '55 Ligenfelter project as shown in this link:

http://www.streetrodlife.com/feature...-chevy-pickup/

Anything you choose to do will be fun. Look forward to the build thread. dug