Should I get an extra frame? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**LEEVON** · 03-13-2010, 05:19 PM

I've got a complete '50 truck but I am a big fan of efficiency (lazy) and space is limited with a 3 car garage. There is an extra frame locally for next to nothing, I was thinking about bringing it home and starting with it first. I wouldn't have to have a truck blown all apart in my garage and yard and when the frame is done I could just swap the body over. Plus I'm sure the frame would fit in the garage now. Anybody done this? What are the advantages/disadvantages?

addicted2dunes · 03-13-2010, 06:04 PM

Advantage: Easy restoration like you stated.

Disadvantage: Frame and body VIN numbers won't match.

**LEEVON** · 03-13-2010, 06:21 PM

I'm not sure there are any #'s on the AD frames?

ChuckDriver · 03-13-2010, 07:08 PM

I'd do the extra frame!

63 & 64 Bowties · 03-13-2010, 07:43 PM

Does that frame still have the front axle on it? They're worth a few dollars to anyone building a fenderless rat rod.

**LEEVON** · 03-13-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 63 & 64 Bowties

Does that frame still have the front axle on it? They're worth a few dollars to anyone building a fenderless rat rod.

The axle is off but he's got a whole stack to choose from, maybe I should buy them. Does anybody know how much are good doors and fenders worth?

Steve@OldSub.com · 03-13-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by addicted2dunes

Frame and body VIN numbers won't match.

The only numbers on a '50 are on the serial number plate in the driver's door opening. There are none on the frame or any other part or at least GM didn't put them anywhere else.

My '54 GMC project is based on a frame swap. I'm doing all my modifications on one frame while all the sheet metal still sets on the original frame. With a little fussing the sheet metal donor is still driver enough to be moved around the yard so its handy this way.

Cabs and beds that have been separated from the frame and running gear are harder to move around. I have one setting on my trailer right now because I can't decide where it should be stored long term.

addicted2dunes · 03-13-2010, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve@OldSub.com

I have one setting on my trailer right now because I can't decide where it should be stored long term.

Same here, except with 57's

solidaxel · 03-14-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ChuckDriver

I'd do the extra frame!

That was my choice and it worked out great, until I started cleaning things and from there it got wAY OUT OF LINE!!!

**LEEVON** · 03-18-2010, 03:39 PM

Ok, so I decided to go get the frame. I looked at mine again and it is solid but has heavy pitting which I hate. His frame is in better shape.

So does anybody local want to tag along or need fenders, doors, axles, hoods, a cab, core supports etc..? He's got a barn full, probably 10 trucks parted and stacked. Cheap, too.

sweet70beast · 03-18-2010, 10:41 PM

See if he can load them up and bring them up here and I'll go with you. Dang it!

03-13-2010, 05:19 PM	#1
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Should I get an extra frame? I've got a complete '50 truck but I am a big fan of efficiency (lazy) and space is limited with a 3 car garage. There is an extra frame locally for next to nothing, I was thinking about bringing it home and starting with it first. I wouldn't have to have a truck blown all apart in my garage and yard and when the frame is done I could just swap the body over. Plus I'm sure the frame would fit in the garage now. Anybody done this? What are the advantages/disadvantages? __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-13-2010, 06:04 PM	#2
addicted2dunes Insane In The Membrane Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orcutt, CA Posts: 446	Re: Should I get an extra frame? Advantage: Easy restoration like you stated. Disadvantage: Frame and body VIN numbers won't match.

03-13-2010, 06:21 PM	#3
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: Should I get an extra frame? I'm not sure there are any #'s on the AD frames? __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

03-13-2010, 07:08 PM	#4
ChuckDriver A320 Pilot/USAF Retired Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 2,629	Re: Should I get an extra frame? I'd do the extra frame! __________________ JJ My 1957 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=334552 http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22037 Instagram - Chuckdriver57

03-13-2010, 07:43 PM	#5
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: Should I get an extra frame? Does that frame still have the front axle on it? They're worth a few dollars to anyone building a fenderless rat rod. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

03-18-2010, 03:39 PM	#10
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: Should I get an extra frame? Ok, so I decided to go get the frame. I looked at mine again and it is solid but has heavy pitting which I hate. His frame is in better shape. So does anybody local want to tag along or need fenders, doors, axles, hoods, a cab, core supports etc..? He's got a barn full, probably 10 trucks parted and stacked. Cheap, too. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 03-18-2010 at 03:40 PM.

03-18-2010, 10:41 PM	#11
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: Should I get an extra frame? See if he can load them up and bring them up here and I'll go with you. Dang it! __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made



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