S10 or other frame "swaps", why do this? Pros-cons

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I cast another vote for stock frame. Until recently my '54 3100 was a daily driver. It's now completely disassembled with the cab on a rotisserie I fabricated. When I'm back on the road with this one it will have no rust, beautiful paint, comfortable seat, and AC. A 350/350 was put in it years ago and I'll completely rework the mounting.

I shop for old AD trucks pretty often and if it doesn't still have the old solid axle I move on to the next one.

There's a lot to be said for driving something that makes people turn and look or wave. I also ride old Triumph and old BMW motorcycles.