Anyone Runnin a 90's Chassis? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DropKick · 02-20-2013, 09:46 PM

i just aquired a FREE 98' chevy 1500 ext stepside , Got it off my Bestfriends Parents and i was gonna turn it in to a Prerunner but i was thinkin of usin it as a chassis for my 69' cst as much as i want to Restore the CST i want a D/D but i dont want nothin modern. The 98' Is Cherry i mean almost flawless so im debating. But i wanted to see if anyone is running a 90's chassis an was wandering if i could get some pics ? What did it take ? What will i have to do? Thanks in Advance

danheit · 02-21-2013, 08:11 AM

HA! I'm wondering this same thing as well, I have a '90 roller in the garage sitting waiting for someone else to go first! Let me know how it goes, and take pics...

PanelDeland · 02-21-2013, 10:31 AM

There's member with a 'Burb on a late model chassis.He didn't swap it but bought it that way.I've seen it and it was done very cleanly.I looked it over and can say,I think it would be way less work to buy a bare 67-72 chassis and build it for a body swap.That may just be because I like the simpler early chassis but that's what I would do. I can't remember Geoff's Board name but there are pics of his 'Burb on the site.
IIRC they even blended the inner fenders to make it look like it grew that way.

1low · 02-21-2013, 01:50 PM

I had a 2wd roller for a while there just to wide and the frame was guna hang below the body a lot. To do it right u need to basically channel the body or (body drop) the cab. But I think a 4wd would work better because you can build mount off the frame and put a small body lift on. That's what I found anyway
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DropKick · 02-21-2013, 08:46 PM

well alright then haha , I Learned today i will be trading my 98' Silverado for my First Truck back from my Parents its a 71' Chevy c10 Custom so i dont think ill be doin this prodject anymore haha sorry guys thanks for all the info though!

**Boog** · 02-22-2013, 12:05 AM

I understand you are going for another truck.
As far as using a late model frame and running gear under our old trucks, a year or so back someone posted a 69-70 Chevy stepside on an early to mid 90's frame with fuel injected 5sp drivetrain complete. May have been 4wd. The truck was said to have been owned by a band member, maybe Steve Van Zant. From what I remember it was put together very well. The late model frames and suspension are nothing like our trucks so some fab n mod is to be expected.
For others who may be interested in such a swap.

02-20-2013, 09:46 PM	#1
DropKick Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gordon,Texas Posts: 48	Anyone Runnin a 90's Chassis? i just aquired a FREE 98' chevy 1500 ext stepside , Got it off my Bestfriends Parents and i was gonna turn it in to a Prerunner but i was thinkin of usin it as a chassis for my 69' cst as much as i want to Restore the CST i want a D/D but i dont want nothin modern. The 98' Is Cherry i mean almost flawless so im debating. But i wanted to see if anyone is running a 90's chassis an was wandering if i could get some pics ? What did it take ? What will i have to do? Thanks in Advance __________________ Thinkin Dirty Ridin Purdy DropKick McCracken's Fleet: 1998 Chevy Silverado 1969 Chevy CST/10 Original paint Comin soon: 1967 C10 short fleet

02-21-2013, 08:11 AM	#2
danheit Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Little River, SC Posts: 255	Re: Anyone Runnin a 90's Chassis? HA! I'm wondering this same thing as well, I have a '90 roller in the garage sitting waiting for someone else to go first! Let me know how it goes, and take pics... __________________ 1955 Chevy 3100 Task Force Pro Street - Sold! 1957 Chevy 3100 Task Force "Rat Rod" a.k.a. SLOTH - Sold! 1971 C10 Longbed factory A/C all stock 350/350 1979 Jeep CJ7 - Build date on the day I was born! -Keeper 2004 Expedition - Family Hauler 2007 Accord - Wife's around towner; I have more but not enough lines to post them!

02-21-2013, 10:31 AM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Anyone Runnin a 90's Chassis? There's member with a 'Burb on a late model chassis.He didn't swap it but bought it that way.I've seen it and it was done very cleanly.I looked it over and can say,I think it would be way less work to buy a bare 67-72 chassis and build it for a body swap.That may just be because I like the simpler early chassis but that's what I would do. I can't remember Geoff's Board name but there are pics of his 'Burb on the site. IIRC they even blended the inner fenders to make it look like it grew that way. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

02-21-2013, 01:50 PM	#4
1low Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Moyie Springs ID. Posts: 160	Re: Anyone Runnin a 90's Chassis? I had a 2wd roller for a while there just to wide and the frame was guna hang below the body a lot. To do it right u need to basically channel the body or (body drop) the cab. But I think a 4wd would work better because you can build mount off the frame and put a small body lift on. That's what I found anyway Posted via Mobile Device

02-21-2013, 08:46 PM	#5
DropKick Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Gordon,Texas Posts: 48	Re: Anyone Runnin a 90's Chassis? well alright then haha , I Learned today i will be trading my 98' Silverado for my First Truck back from my Parents its a 71' Chevy c10 Custom so i dont think ill be doin this prodject anymore haha sorry guys thanks for all the info though! __________________ Thinkin Dirty Ridin Purdy DropKick McCracken's Fleet: 1998 Chevy Silverado 1969 Chevy CST/10 Original paint Comin soon: 1967 C10 short fleet

02-22-2013, 12:05 AM	#6
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,513	Re: Anyone Runnin a 90's Chassis? I understand you are going for another truck. As far as using a late model frame and running gear under our old trucks, a year or so back someone posted a 69-70 Chevy stepside on an early to mid 90's frame with fuel injected 5sp drivetrain complete. May have been 4wd. The truck was said to have been owned by a band member, maybe Steve Van Zant. From what I remember it was put together very well. The late model frames and suspension are nothing like our trucks so some fab n mod is to be expected. For others who may be interested in such a swap. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross



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