57 on 73-87?

[kgmunro]

Hey is anyone using a 73=87 frame for a 57 style chevy short/stepside truck? I was wondering if it would work...

[blackdiesel]

it will work but you front wheels will stick out of the fenders, and the wheel base is allittle long, but can be fixed by drilling a new hole in the spring pearch for the center bolt to fit in moving the rear end forward a couple inch. And the front cab mounts will have to be raised 4". In my opinion there are better choices.

[azsnow]

Agreed, there are better choices out there. I do like these chasis for a 4X4 modification though, parts are really easy to come by!

[sabre67]

OK Im listening what are the other options? Im new at this too Thanks

[drivea55]

few years ago we actually built a 58 using a 1985 chevy blazer rolling chassis. Width was not an issue seeing we kept it a 4*4 vehicle.
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[kgmunro]

How about using offset rims? Will that make a difference on the front fender/tire issue? I can get a chassis that is almost done (lowered and c notched) really cheap from a friend, that is why I am considering it...

[blackdiesel]

if you used 17" or bigger off set wheels might work but smaller hit on the brake caliper

[kgmunro]

Has anyone ever grafted a camaro clip on one of these frames??

[63 & 64 Bowties]

Originally Posted by kgmunro

Has anyone ever grafted a camaro clip on one of these frames??

Here's about 30,000 results....
http://www.google.com/#q=site:67-72c....,cf.osb&cad=b

[buggy5872]

Put a 70's camaro clip on the original frame and the camaro rear under the back. There's a ton of them out there and lots of info on the net. It is really simple to do if you can weld.

[kgmunro]

the frame under the truck is 1 ton...there are none left around this area that are 1/2 ton...that is why i ask! The 80 truck frame is there and i have a camaro clip.

[Breader]

My 59 has a 73 c10 front clip grafted to it. the guy I bought it from never finished it but I like where he was headed with it. and like you I'm also considering doing a frame swap because my fab skills are not as good as his and I just don't wanna risk it.

[mr57]

Originally Posted by kgmunro

the frame under the truck is 1 ton...there are none left around this area that are 1/2 ton...that is why i ask! The 80 truck frame is there and i have a camaro clip.

Not sure if Lothar Weber is still around the Brandon area, try find him, or one of the other old 5-6-7 club guys. Don Cuvelier in Killarney is another one that comes to mind. One of them should be able to find you a decent frame.....

[74 stepside]

Might look into a S10 frame. I know they fit under 47-54 trucks, but not possitive on 55-59s. Also a camaro clip works great too. If you went the camaro clip, try and swap the rear end to match. Either way, theres going to be fab work on body mounts or on core support of camaro clip.

[buggy5872]

Originally Posted by kgmunro

the frame under the truck is 1 ton...there are none left around this area that are 1/2 ton...that is why i ask! The 80 truck frame is there and i have a camaro clip.

You can put the subframe on a 1 ton frame. The frames are the same width no mater what series truck. The frame might be thicker and a little taller but I am not sure. The rear springs would have a lot more leaves but you could take a bunch of them out to get a better ride. Check out some pictures of my frame when I put the camaro clip on. http://rides.webshots.com/album/578128249XNyAVS