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04-10-2005, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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73-77 IFS swap
I have a 77 half ton chevy frame and running gear. Would it be a farily simple install to put the IFS of that frame onto my 55? I think I heard somewhere that it was almost a bolt in set up but I am not sure.
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04-11-2005, 02:57 PM
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Clunker Farm, Proprietor
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Coastal Northern California
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It might be just as easy to swap to the '77 frame. I have a short '73 under my '58 body. The cab mounts line-up (requires a spacer) but you have to move the rear spring hangers forward to line-up the rear axle with the fender openings.
Have a look... It's sitting kinda tall out front but it'll drop right down with a motor and tranny in place. I've actually been thinkin' of putting that body BACK on a '58 31 frame.
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04-11-2005, 09:51 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
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Thanks for your help.
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04-14-2005, 10:54 AM
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Hollister Road Co.
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Houston
Posts: 6,131
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Its almost a bolt in for a 55 1st. But it takes narrowing the front frame rails to get it into a 55 2nd -59. I did it in my 58 and its a lot of work. But you do end up with a truck front end in your truck.
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