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Old 12-10-2006, 09:41 PM   #1
Gene Sharp
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Another frame swap

My 56 Chevy on an 80 chevy short wheel base
4x4 frame
Welded in 2x6 rectangular tubiing to fill in the drop in frame
should have shortened it about an inch for better cab to bed fit
2 1/2 icnh lift kit 10 inch wheels
will try to get some chasis pix posted soon

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Old 12-11-2006, 01:02 PM   #2
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Re: Another frame swap

Looks good. I'm in the process of doing the same thing with my 57 3200. I have a 82 suburban 3/4 ton that gave up the chassis. I'll be shortening the frame this weekend 6 inches and then start the body mounting.

Do you have any pictures of your progress? I think I'll do the same with the 2X6 box along the frame rail to fill in the gap.

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Old 12-11-2006, 01:20 PM   #3
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Re: Another frame swap

when you are shortening the frame like that, how are you putting it back together? just weld it back up and weld plates on each side?
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Old 12-11-2006, 01:46 PM   #4
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Re: Another frame swap

Check out this tech article on it. This is how I'm doing it.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=123624
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