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Old 06-25-2010, 02:21 AM   #1
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New Guy with a 56 3100

Looking for some advice, I'm in the Navy and currently deployed and will be returning home soon. My wonderful wife bought me this 56 3100 for $600 dollars for my birthday. I am just wondering what is the easiest frame swap to give me better suppension and steering. Plus I'm going to put a 383 in with a 700r4. Just need some advice.
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Old 06-25-2010, 02:42 AM   #2
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Re: New Guy with a 56 3100

You can use a 73-87 C10 frame and runing gear.
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Old 06-25-2010, 03:02 AM   #3
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Re: New Guy with a 56 3100

Dave do you know how much of a mod it will be to do that swap.
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Old 06-25-2010, 03:12 AM   #4
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Re: New Guy with a 56 3100

I haven't done it but from what I hear its not bad. You use the cab mounts from the old chassis. The bed will have to sit up higher but it looks better higher.

Here is a picture of a 58 on an 86 c10

I think he had to move the rear spring hangers forward a few inches. But it looks good
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Old 06-28-2010, 06:54 AM   #5
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Re: New Guy with a 56 3100

Or a 77-90 Caprice, using....
http://www.e-zchassisswaps.com/1955.htm
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