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76er · 07-03-2013, 05:53 PM

Sorry for the short notice but need info really fast. Have 56 3100, found a 1971 c10 chassis with disc brakes, short wheel base like my 56. Have seen mention on this site about putting body from my truck on this later chassis, how wide is the chassis on the 71 and is this an easy swap? I need to let this guy know if i want it by saturday, can anyone help.
Thanks,

NEWFISHER · 07-03-2013, 05:59 PM

No experience, but have read threads here that people have used them. I would think it's a lot like an s-10 swap. build some cab/bed mounts, relocate a few things etc.

meter swinger · 07-03-2013, 06:18 PM

Check fabguys build.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430844
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**Dan in Pasadena** · 07-03-2013, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76er

...is this an easy swap?...

I doubt under the best of circumstances is swapping to the frame of an entirely different era "easy." If it were "easy" we'd all do it instead of adapting disc brakes to our straight axles suspensions or installing a myriad of IFS setups.

mknittle · 07-03-2013, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan in Pasadena

I doubt under the best of circumstances is swapping to the frame of an entirely different era "easy." If it were "easy" we'd all do it instead of adapting disc brakes to our straight axles suspensions or installing a myriad of IFS setups.

not all of witch are easy either. but if you have a good stock frame I would modify it. If you don't It couldn't be much more difficult than an AD to a s10.

Any frame swap takes time to get everything lined up right.

OrrieG · 07-03-2013, 08:57 PM

This might help

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=398361&page=1
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427550
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363018
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223387

second time I have posted it this week. In the 80's I looked at TF bodies on other frames (Jeep wagonner and 70s gm trucks) and conversions like mine (74 axles on tf springs) and decided keeping the stock frame was cleaner and less work. I did not want the hassle of lining up the body, modifiing steps, bed heights, etc. If it is a screaming deal, buy it, put them next to each other and start measuring and figuring. If it doesn't work out flip the donor.

**G&R's57GMC** · 07-03-2013, 09:54 PM

Here ya go http://www.e-zchassisswaps.com/kit.php?category=5

76er · 07-04-2013, 10:34 AM

Ok guys, lotta good info here, i'll start lookin this over and make some decisions. Thanks for the hepful info.
76er

07-03-2013, 05:53 PM	#1
76er Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: greensboro n.c. Posts: 51	Need Chassis Help Fast Sorry for the short notice but need info really fast. Have 56 3100, found a 1971 c10 chassis with disc brakes, short wheel base like my 56. Have seen mention on this site about putting body from my truck on this later chassis, how wide is the chassis on the 71 and is this an easy swap? I need to let this guy know if i want it by saturday, can anyone help. Thanks,

07-03-2013, 05:59 PM	#2
NEWFISHER Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 3,303	Re: Need Chassis Help Fast No experience, but have read threads here that people have used them. I would think it's a lot like an s-10 swap. build some cab/bed mounts, relocate a few things etc.

07-03-2013, 06:18 PM	#3
meter swinger Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kennewick WA. Posts: 1,437	Re: Need Chassis Help Fast Check fabguys build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430844 Posted via Mobile Device

07-03-2013, 08:57 PM	#6
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Need Chassis Help Fast This might help http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=398361&page=1 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427550 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363018 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223387 second time I have posted it this week. In the 80's I looked at TF bodies on other frames (Jeep wagonner and 70s gm trucks) and conversions like mine (74 axles on tf springs) and decided keeping the stock frame was cleaner and less work. I did not want the hassle of lining up the body, modifiing steps, bed heights, etc. If it is a screaming deal, buy it, put them next to each other and start measuring and figuring. If it doesn't work out flip the donor. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

07-03-2013, 09:54 PM	#7
G&R's57GMC Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Shasta Lake, CA. Posts: 1,624	Re: Need Chassis Help Fast Here ya go http://www.e-zchassisswaps.com/kit.php?category=5 __________________ Glen & Jane's Rides ‘57 GMC NAPCO Long Bed V8 4 speed Bought 2008 7 other cars & trucks , 5 trailers '56 Chevy Long Bed I6, 4 speed Bought 1990 Sold 8.22.2020 ’56 GMC Suburban Pickup V8, 4 speed Hydramatic Bought 1996 Sold 10.11.2020 My Other Tinkerings http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...75#post8967275

07-04-2013, 10:34 AM	#8
76er Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: greensboro n.c. Posts: 51	Re: Need Chassis Help Fast Ok guys, lotta good info here, i'll start lookin this over and make some decisions. Thanks for the hepful info. 76er

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