I have searched and cannot find..60's style truck/s-10 frame - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1966gmc · 05-05-2009, 05:21 PM

Can anyone help me find the threads about swapping an s-10 frame under our trucks. I know it has been done before and im just tinkering with the idea. Thanks guys

joe231 · 05-05-2009, 06:20 PM

I 'm not sure why you would want to.....
I have seen a couple on the web that used different frames(don't remember any on here), it is usually the older 47-54(?)'s that use the s-10 frames. they are quite a bit narrower than the 60-66's

502tripower · 05-05-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 1966gmc

Can anyone help me find the threads about swapping an s-10 frame under our trucks. I know it has been done before and im just tinkering with the idea. Thanks guys

Not a good swap....

jonzcustomshop · 05-05-2009, 06:54 PM

there is not a good reason to use an s10 frame on our trucks, do some research on the board here, and use the 73-87 c10 parts on your frame.
I used to think that a camaro subframe was the way to go to lower and modernize a 60-66, (it is for a 55-59) then I found this board, and discovered how easy it is to utilize a 73-87 suspension, and all the aftermarket components that are made for them.

**Captainfab** · 05-05-2009, 11:32 PM

Putting one of these trucks on an S10 frame makes no sense at all. There are more than enough aftermarket parts, and OEM parts available to do anything you want to do with the original frame.

With that said.....why are you wanting to use the S10 frame?

05-05-2009, 05:21 PM	#1
1966gmc Why does it taste purple? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge Md Posts: 621	I have searched and cannot find..60's style truck/s-10 frame Can anyone help me find the threads about swapping an s-10 frame under our trucks. I know it has been done before and im just tinkering with the idea. Thanks guys __________________ Hello, my name is John and I'm a truckaholic

05-05-2009, 06:20 PM	#2
joe231 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Palmer, Alaska Posts: 13,821	Re: I have searched and cannot find..60's style truck/s-10 frame I 'm not sure why you would want to..... I have seen a couple on the web that used different frames(don't remember any on here), it is usually the older 47-54(?)'s that use the s-10 frames. they are quite a bit narrower than the 60-66's __________________ *CHEVY ONLY* Last edited by joe231; 05-05-2009 at 06:21 PM.

05-05-2009, 06:54 PM	#4
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: I have searched and cannot find..60's style truck/s-10 frame there is not a good reason to use an s10 frame on our trucks, do some research on the board here, and use the 73-87 c10 parts on your frame. I used to think that a camaro subframe was the way to go to lower and modernize a 60-66, (it is for a 55-59) then I found this board, and discovered how easy it is to utilize a 73-87 suspension, and all the aftermarket components that are made for them. Last edited by jonzcustomshop; 05-05-2009 at 06:55 PM.

05-05-2009, 11:32 PM	#5
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: I have searched and cannot find..60's style truck/s-10 frame Putting one of these trucks on an S10 frame makes no sense at all. There are more than enough aftermarket parts, and OEM parts available to do anything you want to do with the original frame. With that said.....why are you wanting to use the S10 frame? __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE



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