Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
02-02-2014, 11:51 PM | #1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Richardson, Texas
Posts: 45
|
Is my Dream Truck Possible?
I want to build a 64-66 Chevy C10 with a chassis swap so i can have 4x4 with power brakes, i would like power steering, id like to lift it 4 inches, and the most fun is a Cummins 4bt engine swap. What would be the best chassis to swap with and are all those changes possible on a budget?
|
02-03-2014, 01:13 AM | #2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,303
|
Re: Is my Dream Truck Possible?
What's your budget?
__________________
GOD BLESS AMERICA! |
02-03-2014, 01:15 AM | #3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Lakewood, NY
Posts: 117
|
Re: Is my Dream Truck Possible?
Mine on a Blazer frame. Short or long box should be the same.
http://chautauqua.craigslist.org/cto/4308046101.html
__________________
Why...Why...Why...Can't I leave anything alone??? |
02-03-2014, 01:39 AM | #4 |
meowMEOWmeowMEOW
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: MKE WI
Posts: 7,128
|
Re: Is my Dream Truck Possible?
More or less. Chassis swaps usually are a waste, as it ends up being easier to retrofit things to the existing frame. There aren't many other frames that fit well without retarded amounts of fab, most of which can be put to better use.
You still need to define budget.
__________________
'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD
|
02-03-2014, 10:12 AM | #5 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Posts: 1,925
|
Re: Is my Dream Truck Possible?
Quote:
|
|
02-03-2014, 03:10 PM | #6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 1,857
|
Re: Is my Dream Truck Possible?
Look up Matt Hughes Chevy Truck. Two Brothers Truck from Illinois built it on 2005 Chevy frame.
__________________
1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081 |
02-03-2014, 06:09 PM | #7 |
meowMEOWmeowMEOW
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: MKE WI
Posts: 7,128
|
Re: Is my Dream Truck Possible?
Ya and it has like $70k into it
__________________
'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD
|
02-03-2014, 09:07 PM | #8 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Great State of Texas
Posts: 410
|
Re: Is my Dream Truck Possible?
Go buy one that's a factory 4x4 though the diesel might be a bit much for it. Any reason you want a diesel instead of an LS swap?
Last edited by Shooters_7; 02-03-2014 at 09:14 PM. |
02-03-2014, 11:07 PM | #9 |
Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Rathdrum ID
Posts: 1,129
|
Re: Is my Dream Truck Possible?
Anything is possible with the right money and or skills. There is a guy on youtube with a GMC 4x4 with 4BT in it.
__________________
66 shorty |
02-04-2014, 12:53 AM | #10 |
60-66 Nut
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Posts: 23,252
|
Re: Is my Dream Truck Possible?
Most anything is possible with enough money, time and skills.
But does it make sense to do it? Probably not. On that Matt Hughes truck, they removed the entire stock front suspension and axle and built a custom 4 link with a Dana 60. So what was the point of all the work to mount the '66 body onto a 2006 frame? That custom front suspension could have very easily been installed under the original '66 frame as well as installing the engine and trans. Then the frame and cab would have the same VIN number and no possible legal issues later on. I guess I just don't understand why so many guys want to switch to newer frames on these trucks.
__________________
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 |
Bookmarks |
Tags |
4bt, 66', chassis swap |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|