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DG Racing · 07-06-2013, 12:33 AM

ok is there somebody that already swap a frame of a 1991-2000 GMC 3500 HD under a 1955-1959 cab ?

this is my truck

and its on that type of frame that I what to use

alabama mike · 07-06-2013, 05:16 PM

did you measure the width? if it will fit I think it would be a cool swap!

ky-donzi · 07-06-2013, 07:04 PM

X2 for a cool swap, still have the old cab, and a frame that you could do serious work with
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66Submarine · 07-12-2013, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ky-donzi

X2 for a cool swap, still have the old cab, and a frame that you could do serious work with
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Something tells me the 80 series frame/suspension might be just a touch more HD than a 3500HD.

DG Racing · 07-12-2013, 11:29 PM

The 1959 spartan 80 the front track is 71.25 inch's

and a friend told me that the 1995 3500 HD is about 70.50

but I want to measure everything else to make sure that it will fit

next week I will go measure it in the scrap yard

Dub_X · 07-16-2013, 10:03 AM

I'll be following this thread. Definitely wanna see that swap. Sub'd!

alsriv2 · 07-16-2013, 10:36 AM

This will be an interesting and cool project.
Keep us up to date on your findings and post lots of pics!

meatwagon83 · 07-17-2013, 03:38 PM

i would just put a flatbed on it and rock it!

66Submarine · 07-17-2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by meatwagon83

i would just put a flatbed on it and rock it!

x2

_Ogre · 07-23-2013, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by meatwagon83

i would just put a flatbed on it and rock it!

flatbed dump

diablo03 · 08-30-2013, 11:43 AM

Did this ever get off the ground...its an interesting idea
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DG Racing · 08-30-2013, 08:27 PM

i just bought last week a 1999 3500 HD

so in couple week i will start the project

blue 72 gmc 4x4 · 10-03-2013, 10:44 PM

Cool to finally see another Spartan around! I have a Spartan 100.

ky-donzi · 10-03-2013, 10:58 PM

Didn't know there was a 100, thought c90 was the largest

mrolds88 · 10-05-2013, 08:16 PM

I had a 10400 series truck at one point. It was a 59. Factory 348 5 speed/ 2 speed.

DG Racing · 10-06-2013, 09:59 PM

Finaly have the 3500 HD frame at home

This week will removed the cab from the 1959 frame

muddnutz · 01-14-2014, 08:57 PM

Any updates?

junkmandan3 · 02-01-2014, 02:01 PM

I'da done it the other way.............put the newer axles under the original Sparton .

What do you expect to use the truck for ?

Canadian model numbers on GMCs are inverted compared with US models. I have a few Canadian GMC brochures.........and pictures .

And then there was "Maple Leaf" !

warrior9 · 02-19-2014, 10:14 PM

Here is mine. Its a 1958 60 Viking on a 1998 chevy 3500 chassis. Not an HD though. I could not find an HD that fit my pricerange and criteria.

Not hijacking, I will be doing a build thread here in a few weeks. Just posting a few pics for the reference.

MattBMiller · 02-20-2014, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by warrior9

Here is mine. Its a 1958 60 Viking on a 1998 chevy 3500 chassis. Not an HD though. I could not find an HD that fit my pricerange and criteria.

Not hijacking, I will be doing a build thread here in a few weeks. Just posting a few pics for the reference.

Pretty sure that's the best looking bed I've seen. Nice truck!

DG Racing · 02-23-2014, 02:24 AM

Nice truck warrior 9 and its look pretty low . is your cab close to your frame ?

DG Racing · 02-23-2014, 02:49 AM

ok i started to work back on my truck the new frame is Under the cab ready to do the cab mounts , im happy of the look of it , not that much to do , need to cut the firewall for valve cover and the lower of the grill that i remove about 2 inch , to have it as low as possible .

meatwagon83 · 02-23-2014, 12:56 PM

looking good

mrolds88 · 02-23-2014, 04:59 PM

Looks nice!!!! One question. Could you move the engine crossmember up about 3 inches? Might move the engine just enough so you wouldn't have to cut the cab or valve covers.

DG Racing · 02-23-2014, 06:57 PM

yes i can but if i keep the motor in the original motor location my corvette headers fit perfect , a long water pump fit perfect, and my drive shaft fit perfect , so it cheaper to modify the cowl dash a little .and use the part I have in stock . I will maybe pull the cab toward the rear just to clear the valve cover and check how the wheel look in the fender
for now its center

07-06-2013, 12:33 AM	#1
DG Racing Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Posts: 131	1959 spartan 80 frame swap ok is there somebody that already swap a frame of a 1991-2000 GMC 3500 HD under a 1955-1959 cab ? this is my truck and its on that type of frame that I what to use

07-06-2013, 05:16 PM	#2
alabama mike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: cullman, alabama Posts: 75	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap did you measure the width? if it will fit I think it would be a cool swap! __________________ Disabled Vet, Desert Shield/Desert Storm Veteran "Proud to have served" 1965 C-10, 1965 C-60, 1966 C-10, 1975 C-20, 1986 M1009 Blazer, 1987 GMC 1/2 ton suburban, 1995 1500 Suburban 4x4, 2001 2500 Suburban 8.1L

07-06-2013, 07:04 PM	#3
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 313	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap X2 for a cool swap, still have the old cab, and a frame that you could do serious work with Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 61 GMC 4x4 1-ton flatbed 4bt cummins, ranger od, sm465, np 205, d60F, d70R 4.11 10,000 ramsey PTO winch.... SOLD 73 k5 gm crate 350-265 / sm465 / np205 3.73 posi

07-12-2013, 11:29 PM	#5
DG Racing Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Posts: 131	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap The 1959 spartan 80 the front track is 71.25 inch's and a friend told me that the 1995 3500 HD is about 70.50 but I want to measure everything else to make sure that it will fit next week I will go measure it in the scrap yard

07-16-2013, 10:03 AM	#6
Dub_X Professional Crow Bar Tosser Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fairview, Missouri [Joplin Area] Posts: 872	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap I'll be following this thread. Definitely wanna see that swap. Sub'd! __________________ Will My Beast "Big Nasty": '92 GMC Sierra K1500 Ext. Cab L31 Swap 4x4 Conversion: 2" Body Lift, 3" Skyjacker Suspension Lift, 9.5" 14-Bolt G80 Rear, 3:73 Gears, 350cid L31 Vortec 5700, 4L60-E Overdrive Automatic My Dad's Beast: CUSTOM '97 Chevrolet Silverado K3500 4-Door Mega Cab Project: 10.5" 14-Bolt G80 Rear, 4:10 Gears, 5.7L 350cid SBC Vortec, 4L80-E Overdrive Automatic "I'd rather PUSH my Chevy than DRIVE your Ford!"

07-16-2013, 10:36 AM	#7
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap This will be an interesting and cool project. Keep us up to date on your findings and post lots of pics! __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

07-17-2013, 03:38 PM	#8
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap i would just put a flatbed on it and rock it! __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

08-30-2013, 11:43 AM	#11
diablo03 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: St Louis MO Posts: 151	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap Did this ever get off the ground...its an interesting idea Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1963 Chevy C10 (under construction).....build thread 2009 Honda Shadow 2008 Mazda 5 2013 Ford Sedan Interceptor AWD 2017 Harbor Freight 4x8 trailer (great for hauling parts) 2017 Honda Rebel

08-30-2013, 08:27 PM	#12
DG Racing Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Posts: 131	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap i just bought last week a 1999 3500 HD so in couple week i will start the project

10-03-2013, 10:44 PM	#13
blue 72 gmc 4x4 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Aladdin Wy Posts: 796	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap Cool to finally see another Spartan around! I have a Spartan 100. Attached Images __________________ 1955 GMC Hydramatic 1959 Chevy Spartan 100 1969 Chevy C/10 1969 Chevy C/30 Bruiser 1972 GMC (Wrecked) 1972 GMC pickup..old blue Restored Vent Windows https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=766598 1955 GMC hydramatic build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=429417

10-03-2013, 10:58 PM	#14
ky-donzi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: madisonville ky Posts: 313	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap Didn't know there was a 100, thought c90 was the largest __________________ 61 GMC 4x4 1-ton flatbed 4bt cummins, ranger od, sm465, np 205, d60F, d70R 4.11 10,000 ramsey PTO winch.... SOLD 73 k5 gm crate 350-265 / sm465 / np205 3.73 posi

10-05-2013, 08:16 PM	#15
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap I had a 10400 series truck at one point. It was a 59. Factory 348 5 speed/ 2 speed. __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

10-06-2013, 09:59 PM	#16
DG Racing Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Posts: 131	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap Finaly have the 3500 HD frame at home This week will removed the cab from the 1959 frame

01-14-2014, 08:57 PM	#17
muddnutz Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Canton/Holly Springs Ga Posts: 89	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap Any updates? __________________ 1986 K-10 "ole blue"

02-01-2014, 02:01 PM	#18
junkmandan3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Northfield,Ohio Posts: 221	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap I'da done it the other way.............put the newer axles under the original Sparton . What do you expect to use the truck for ? Canadian model numbers on GMCs are inverted compared with US models. I have a few Canadian GMC brochures.........and pictures . And then there was "Maple Leaf" !



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02-19-2014, 10:14 PM	#19
warrior9 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap Here is mine. Its a 1958 60 Viking on a 1998 chevy 3500 chassis. Not an HD though. I could not find an HD that fit my pricerange and criteria. Not hijacking, I will be doing a build thread here in a few weeks. Just posting a few pics for the reference. Attached Images

02-23-2014, 02:24 AM	#21
DG Racing Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Posts: 131	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap Nice truck warrior 9 and its look pretty low . is your cab close to your frame ?

02-23-2014, 02:49 AM	#22
DG Racing Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Posts: 131	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap ok i started to work back on my truck the new frame is Under the cab ready to do the cab mounts , im happy of the look of it , not that much to do , need to cut the firewall for valve cover and the lower of the grill that i remove about 2 inch , to have it as low as possible .

02-23-2014, 12:56 PM	#23
meatwagon83 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Preble county ohio Posts: 1,914	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap looking good __________________ "DON'T TOUCH THE TRIM!!"-Early Kyler

02-23-2014, 04:59 PM	#24
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap Looks nice!!!! One question. Could you move the engine crossmember up about 3 inches? Might move the engine just enough so you wouldn't have to cut the cab or valve covers. __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

02-23-2014, 06:57 PM	#25
DG Racing Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Montreal,Quebec,Canada Posts: 131	Re: 1959 spartan 80 frame swap yes i can but if i keep the motor in the original motor location my corvette headers fit perfect , a long water pump fit perfect, and my drive shaft fit perfect , so it cheaper to modify the cowl dash a little .and use the part I have in stock . I will maybe pull the cab toward the rear just to clear the valve cover and check how the wheel look in the fender for now its center Last edited by DG Racing; 02-23-2014 at 07:03 PM.

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