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casey · 06-21-2003, 10:32 PM

hi! I came over from the 67-72 message board, I need to know what you 47-55 pickup guru's could tell me about what type of newer frame I can put under a 49 chev p/u, I was thinking of up grading all the drive train and suspension, then it hit me, why not just set the body on a newer frame with disc brakes and newer running gear? the reason I ask is I got a line on a original 5 window 49 untouched, and was just wondering what my options are, love theses trucks, thanks for any advice you can give

horvath · 06-22-2003, 11:52 PM

I was just reading a post over at Hotrodders.com about this ... they're saying any 2WD S10 frame will work.

casey · 06-23-2003, 10:04 PM

very interesting Alan, what do you think about S10 running gear like 4.3 v6, I'm just wondering about buying a complete S10 running gear and all, or do you think that's too gay, I do have a 305 V8 I could drop in, but I have no tranny, do you know if a 305 V8 bolts up to a 700r?

horvath · 06-24-2003, 02:33 AM

I'm not knowledgable enough to answer, Casey ... I'm a real greenhorn - just got my 'bolt in January and am learning and soaking info up like a sponge! I would ask all that at Hotrodders.com - those guys are full of the best answers for this kind of stuff.

Check this out :
49 GMC pickup on an S-10 Frame

VetteCityBowtie · 06-24-2003, 01:55 PM

Toomany2count is doing that swap on his 48 burb. You might want to ask him. I saw it in person and he is doing one heck of a job. And yes the 700r4 off a 4.3 will bolt up to a 305

casey · 06-24-2003, 06:35 PM

thanks guys

Chevyboy1962 · 07-12-2003, 03:47 AM

Here's alink on "how to" put a AD cab + bed onto a lwb S10 frame (rolling chassis).
David
http://www.usbodysource.com/Install%2047%20chevy.htm

06-21-2003, 10:32 PM	#1
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	just visiting have question hi! I came over from the 67-72 message board, I need to know what you 47-55 pickup guru's could tell me about what type of newer frame I can put under a 49 chev p/u, I was thinking of up grading all the drive train and suspension, then it hit me, why not just set the body on a newer frame with disc brakes and newer running gear? the reason I ask is I got a line on a original 5 window 49 untouched, and was just wondering what my options are, love theses trucks, thanks for any advice you can give

06-22-2003, 11:52 PM	#2
horvath Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey Posts: 128	I was just reading a post over at Hotrodders.com about this ... they're saying any 2WD S10 frame will work. __________________ Alan Horvath 54 Chevy Pickup

06-23-2003, 10:04 PM	#3
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	very interesting Alan, what do you think about S10 running gear like 4.3 v6, I'm just wondering about buying a complete S10 running gear and all, or do you think that's too gay, I do have a 305 V8 I could drop in, but I have no tranny, do you know if a 305 V8 bolts up to a 700r? Last edited by casey; 06-24-2003 at 01:04 AM.

06-24-2003, 02:33 AM	#4
horvath Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey Posts: 128	I'm not knowledgable enough to answer, Casey ... I'm a real greenhorn - just got my 'bolt in January and am learning and soaking info up like a sponge! I would ask all that at Hotrodders.com - those guys are full of the best answers for this kind of stuff. Check this out : 49 GMC pickup on an S-10 Frame __________________ Alan Horvath 54 Chevy Pickup

07-12-2003, 03:47 AM	#7
Chevyboy1962 C10 now is a GMC Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Modesto, Ca Posts: 740	Here's alink on "how to" put a AD cab + bed onto a lwb S10 frame (rolling chassis). David http://www.usbodysource.com/Install%2047%20chevy.htm __________________ 1962 C10 swb fleetside, big window, custom cab 350/TH350 combo...Hot Rod 1963 C10 lwb fleetside, small window 230/4 speed...Blvd Cruiser *1931 Ford 5 window coupe (soon to be Hot Rod)... Father & Son project

06-24-2003, 01:55 PM	#5
VetteCityBowtie Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Vette City Posts: 102	Toomany2count is doing that swap on his 48 burb. You might want to ask him. I saw it in person and he is doing one heck of a job. And yes the 700r4 off a 4.3 will bolt up to a 305

06-24-2003, 06:35 PM	#6
casey Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 2,048	thanks guys

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