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06-22-2007, 01:51 PM
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ideas on swapping a late model frame under a 49
i would like to know if anyone here has swapped a later model frame under a 1949 chevy truck.... wanting to have a newer drive-train....with 49 looks.
any ideas?
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06-22-2007, 02:24 PM
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Re: ideas on swapping a late model frame under a 49
Well i got a little insight on this, i am currently swapping a 89 under a 72. and it is a little bit of a hassle, frame is longer, attachement points are all different. mine might be a different story, cause it is getting channeled, sectioned, shortened.... i guess the biggest thing is time, if you have the time to fab new mounts, and more than likely brake and fuel lines then i say go for it. chances are you will get frustrated, but the is why it is called a challenge. by the way a s-10 frame fits under those not too bad. just my bit of input. good luck.
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06-22-2007, 03:35 PM
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Re: ideas on swapping a late model frame under a 49
here is the link for the S-10 swap, I was looking at doing it for my 50
http://www.ad-engineering.com/ |
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06-23-2007, 01:24 AM
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Re: ideas on swapping a late model frame under a 49
go for the s-10 frame swap. the later ones are too wide,making your wheels stick out too far.
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06-23-2007, 02:09 AM
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Re: ideas on swapping a late model frame under a 49
try an 80 chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup truck shorten the frame 8 inches after the cab and it should meet same wheelbase, neways thats what i did an ive had no problems
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06-23-2007, 03:20 AM
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Re: ideas on swapping a late model frame under a 49
guys, thanks for the input.. keep it coming plz
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