Will a 88 gmc full size chaise fit under a 51 panel

[THE UGLY]

Was wondering if any one knew if the width would be too wide. Or if any one has done it do they have any pix. I have the ability to pick up a 51 panel and have a 88 full size 2wd. I am not concerned with having to lengthen the chassis. Was wondering if it would be way too wide.

[blackdiesel]

it is to wide, an s 10 is closer to what you need.

[Dan Bowles]

Check the width, frame should be OK, but track width is wide. You might be able to get away with deeper wheels. The 88 up wheels are already pulled in a bit.

S10 fits but is narrow front and rear, you need a different rear end and spacers in the front. I think you could swing the 88, even more so if you swapped to a Camaro rear end. I've looked at this for my 1 ton panel.

[THE UGLY]

I have a rear end out of a 94 camero. I think that there is a 52 truck around the corner that i could get some measurements from. Is the width of the frame where i might run into some issues or is it more so the track width of the front?

[blackdiesel]

both, the frame is wider and so is the track width.

[Dan Bowles]

Width isn't going to be your issue. The stock frame is 34" for a 1/2 ton but the 1 ton goes to 36". Most of the "new" frames narrow out anyway and the bed width is 50" between sides so that won't be a problem either.

Grab the Camaro rear end!

Here is some good info: http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...resto/4959.htm