>From everything I've read and heard it's a lot of work
getting cab/bed/fenders mounted. I don't weld well
enough to tackle it and I don't want to take the truck
apart. This swap can be done in a long weekend or 2
and I can handle the change over once welding is
complete.
--- Old GMC Pickup <truxrme@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Why don't you just use a 1973-80 full size Chevy/GMC
> truck? long bed....
>
>
> From: Keith Weyrick <chevy55halfton@yahoo.com>
> Reply-To: Keith Weyrick <chevy55halfton@yahoo.com>
> To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: [oletrucks] suspension swap
> Date: Sun, 24 Nov 2002 15:58:15 -0800 (PST)
>
> Greetings,
> I'm new to the list and working on a 55 2nd series
> 1/2
> ton. Need help with suspension swap I'm planning for
> early next year. This issue of Classic Truck Trends
> has a article on subframe swap for `47-`59 Chevys.
> It
> fits right into existing frame without widening and
> uses either `78-`88 B-body (Impala/Caprice) or
> G-body
> (Malibu/Monte Carlo/ Grand Prix) donor parts. Does
> anyone know if rear from B-bodys will fit and if any
> B
> or G-bodys came with rear discs? I'd like to use as
> much from donor car as possible. Engine, trans,
> steering column, seats, etc. Any help or advice
> would
> be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Keith
>
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