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Brainchild · 01-04-2005, 12:32 AM

I would like to see the pics as well,I'm thinking about doing it myself.

Thanks.

lou's bad 4x4 · 01-04-2005, 10:32 PM

In Classic Trucks magazine of 2003 june volume 12. They tell you how to put a s-10 chassis under a 47-55 chevy. you might be able to buy a back issue. Phone no. is 714-572-1864, Anaheim, Ca. lou's bad 4x4.

**Palf70Step** · 01-04-2005, 11:35 PM

They have a real good write up on this in the Jalopy Journal. Here is the link, bur you may have to join before viewing it, if your not already a member.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthre...fpart=all&vc=1

Post is under the General Discussiion/Tech-O-Matic page
Titled, Frame S-10 frame swap...Tech

If you have not visited that board, those are ver SERIOIUS dudes over their. Very opinionated, but very wise. I just watch mostly and learn.

EDIT NOTE:
I have a Microsoft Word Document writeup with pictures on putting a 67-72 front end on the 48-55 frame. If your interested, PM or e-mail me your e-mail and I'll send it to you. It's a fair sized file (about 300KB), so if your on dial up it may take a while to download.

TooMany2count · 01-07-2005, 09:07 PM

i should of post these a long time ago...joe
http://chevytrucks.org/tech/s10_frame_swap.htm
http://www.mongosgarage.com/S47/progress.htm
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthre...b=5&o=&fpart=1 <~Hamb
http://www.commerce.usask.ca/staff/h...frameswap.html
http://www.the-antidote.com/one/1chass01.htm
http://www.usbody.com/Pages_Info/F-Installations.htm look under 47-54 chevy mock up
http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/50ifsswap.htm
http://home.att.net/~bobsplayce/trkifs.html
http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/index.htm

some of these may belong to folks here others you may have seen or not, but here is all the sites that have info on frame swaps for these trucks OTHER then the HIGH $$$$$$ company made frames.....joe

jmelenko · 02-13-2005, 06:53 PM

I found an 83 reg. cab s-10 longbed frame and measured the wheel base from axle to axle and it was 120. yet reading in other post they say the wheel base is 116. Am i missing something here?

pissonNOS · 02-14-2005, 12:37 AM

couldnt you just make a fullsize frame narrower? I would think with a high HP motor it would be better than an S-10 frame ? maybe not JMO

TooMany2count · 02-16-2005, 09:23 AM

the s10 frames are just about the same thickness if not the same as of a full size truck frame plus the s10 frame is wider. i know several folks who are running hi output motors in thier s10's w/o problems & one guy has a 502 in one & i have one under my burb that has a 425 caddy in it. so i dout there should be a problem. & narrowing a frame would be APITA....joe

01-04-2005, 12:32 AM	#1
Brainchild Still drivin' a Rat Rod Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Monett Missouri Posts: 4,925	I would like to see the pics as well,I'm thinking about doing it myself. Thanks. __________________ Rusty Member #13872 Instead of saying.....you are a discomfort in the back of my front.....one should be able to say...... you are a pain in the a$# 71 GMC LWB 49 Chevy 85 Chevy G20 Check out my website

01-04-2005, 11:35 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,944	They have a real good write up on this in the Jalopy Journal. Here is the link, bur you may have to join before viewing it, if your not already a member. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthre...fpart=all&vc=1 Post is under the General Discussiion/Tech-O-Matic page Titled, Frame S-10 frame swap...Tech If you have not visited that board, those are ver SERIOIUS dudes over their. Very opinionated, but very wise. I just watch mostly and learn. EDIT NOTE: I have a Microsoft Word Document writeup with pictures on putting a 67-72 front end on the 48-55 frame. If your interested, PM or e-mail me your e-mail and I'll send it to you. It's a fair sized file (about 300KB), so if your on dial up it may take a while to download. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 01-04-2005 at 11:47 PM. Reason: Tex already posted the link

01-07-2005, 09:07 PM	#4
TooMany2count Who's in CHARGE?????????? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cahokia, IL Posts: 455	i should of post these a long time ago...joe http://chevytrucks.org/tech/s10_frame_swap.htm http://www.mongosgarage.com/S47/progress.htm http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthre...b=5&o=&fpart=1 <~Hamb http://www.commerce.usask.ca/staff/h...frameswap.html http://www.the-antidote.com/one/1chass01.htm http://www.usbody.com/Pages_Info/F-Installations.htm look under 47-54 chevy mock up http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/50ifsswap.htm http://home.att.net/~bobsplayce/trkifs.html http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/index.htm some of these may belong to folks here others you may have seen or not, but here is all the sites that have info on frame swaps for these trucks OTHER then the HIGH $$$$$$ company made frames.....joe __________________ Send a card to a soldier in Iraq My Music PlayList Large Marge Donate Blood,Plasma,Platelets & sign your DONORS CARD & SAVE a LIFE

02-13-2005, 06:53 PM	#5
jmelenko Knuckle basher Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 148	I found an 83 reg. cab s-10 longbed frame and measured the wheel base from axle to axle and it was 120. yet reading in other post they say the wheel base is 116. Am i missing something here? __________________ Only the good die young; I'll live forever. 2002 chevy venture 1952 chevy 5 window pickup 1983 v65 magna

02-14-2005, 12:37 AM	#6
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	couldnt you just make a fullsize frame narrower? I would think with a high HP motor it would be better than an S-10 frame ? maybe not JMO __________________ 69 GMC bagged

01-04-2005, 10:32 PM	#2
lou's bad 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 4	In Classic Trucks magazine of 2003 june volume 12. They tell you how to put a s-10 chassis under a 47-55 chevy. you might be able to buy a back issue. Phone no. is 714-572-1864, Anaheim, Ca. lou's bad 4x4.

02-16-2005, 09:23 AM	#7
TooMany2count Who's in CHARGE?????????? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cahokia, IL Posts: 455	the s10 frames are just about the same thickness if not the same as of a full size truck frame plus the s10 frame is wider. i know several folks who are running hi output motors in thier s10's w/o problems & one guy has a 502 in one & i have one under my burb that has a 425 caddy in it. so i dout there should be a problem. & narrowing a frame would be APITA....joe __________________ Send a card to a soldier in Iraq My Music PlayList Large Marge Donate Blood,Plasma,Platelets & sign your DONORS CARD & SAVE a LIFE Last edited by TooMany2count; 02-16-2005 at 09:30 AM.



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