Keith
all of the sub-frame swaps that i have read about are super intensive. after
the sub-frame you have to make new body, inner fender, radiator, grill,
bumper mounts. i am looking at using a volare sub-frame on my 58. it appears
that other than a notch, the frame stays intact. you still need motor
mounts, steering & brake modification. i had planned to use the rear end and
brake booster to keep the components matched. i was thinking of using the
steering column but i don't know if i can handle puting the key in
upsidedown.
i helped graft a nova to a 48 chevy car, it was a nightmare.
comments from the gang?
Kurt Ohlgren
58 3200
59 3800
>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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