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**8man** · 07-10-2023, 05:09 PM

I'm looking at a 57 Apache, and it sits on a 79 Chevy truck frame. It looks like the tires are too wide for the truck, as they appear to be outside the fenders.

Since the original frame isn't there, what would be a good alternative frame? I don't want to bag it or drop it really low, just make it a few inches lower than it was when new and ride/drive better.

It has no drive train, so I'm thinking LS swap, getting the frame with the drive train and getting the truck to fit the frame might be the way to go.

Thoughts appreciated. Thanks.

07-10-2023, 05:09 PM	#1
8man Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Bryan, Texas Posts: 2,396	Frame question I'm looking at a 57 Apache, and it sits on a 79 Chevy truck frame. It looks like the tires are too wide for the truck, as they appear to be outside the fenders. Since the original frame isn't there, what would be a good alternative frame? I don't want to bag it or drop it really low, just make it a few inches lower than it was when new and ride/drive better. It has no drive train, so I'm thinking LS swap, getting the frame with the drive train and getting the truck to fit the frame might be the way to go. Thoughts appreciated. Thanks. __________________ 8man-aka Robert 1948 on a S10 Frame, small block with a carb 1954 Cab, 53 Front and Bed, 50 Doors, S10 Frame, Power TBD Build thread: "]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=746899&highlight=wife%27s+48[/URL] [/URL]http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=840204

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