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tomlamb · 03-17-2009, 03:00 PM

I know concepts like this have been hashed through before, but I am looking at possibly swapping my 66 fs swb onto a late model Tahoe 2wd (2005 or 2006). I was looking at doing an LSx swap first but in looking for the motor I stumbled on an entire rolling chassis (everything except the body) for not much more than the motor and tranny. The wheelbase is 116” with front and rear tracks at 65” and 66” respectively. I haven’t seen anyone that has done this yet, but has anyone looked at it? Can anyone think of anything that would be a major show-stopper?

**Captainfab** · 03-18-2009, 12:23 AM

The first thing that comes to mind is that those newer frames are considerably wider from the firewall back than the '66 frame. I don't know how they compare when viewed from the side though. You might want to take a look at that. When putting a '60-'66 body onto a '73-'87 frame you end up with a body lift of 3-4" when it's done.

502tripower · 03-18-2009, 12:18 PM

Personaly I think you would be better off using the Tahoe as a complete donor and retaining the original frame. JM2 Cents....

tomlamb · 03-18-2009, 12:27 PM

Thanks Guys

03-17-2009, 03:00 PM	#1
tomlamb Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 185	Frame swap question again I know concepts like this have been hashed through before, but I am looking at possibly swapping my 66 fs swb onto a late model Tahoe 2wd (2005 or 2006). I was looking at doing an LSx swap first but in looking for the motor I stumbled on an entire rolling chassis (everything except the body) for not much more than the motor and tranny. The wheelbase is 116” with front and rear tracks at 65” and 66” respectively. I haven’t seen anyone that has done this yet, but has anyone looked at it? Can anyone think of anything that would be a major show-stopper?

03-18-2009, 12:23 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Frame swap question again The first thing that comes to mind is that those newer frames are considerably wider from the firewall back than the '66 frame. I don't know how they compare when viewed from the side though. You might want to take a look at that. When putting a '60-'66 body onto a '73-'87 frame you end up with a body lift of 3-4" when it's done. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

03-18-2009, 12:18 PM	#3
502tripower Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Satsop, WA Posts: 606	Re: Frame swap question again Personaly I think you would be better off using the Tahoe as a complete donor and retaining the original frame. JM2 Cents.... __________________ 1963' Chev Custom Cab 502, 67' 435hp 3X2 intake, 9" 4:30 Posi 1961 Impala SS 348/350 4-speed 3:70 Posi 1961 Bel-Air Bubble Top 283 Turboglide soon to have a 348 3X2 4-speed 1950 17' Fairliner twin cockpit barrel stern 312 Y block 1X1 intake Borg Warner 1:1 gear 1957 Fleetform 14' twin cockpit barrel stern 1969 BP-125 Merc 1949 Transitier 3-wheel forklift Crosley 4-Banger 98' FXD 2002 2500HD

03-18-2009, 12:27 PM	#4
tomlamb Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: So Cal, CA Posts: 185	Re: Frame swap question again Thanks Guys



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