Best frame for swapping a 51' GMC 3/4 ton - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

xJoey Dubsx · 02-09-2010, 01:39 PM

51' GMC 3/4 ton with the 8' bed, what would be the best option for a 2wd frame swap to bag?
Just kicking some thoughts and options arounds...

my67chevytruck · 02-09-2010, 02:23 PM

s10 frames are popular with the AD group.

southbounddee · 02-09-2010, 02:47 PM

if you have a long bed you could use a S-10 extended cab frame,or use a short cab long bed frame and chop your bed 9''

xJoey Dubsx · 02-09-2010, 03:32 PM

will the ext cab be the right size, or will that need chopped/sectioned?

Steve@OldSub.com · 02-09-2010, 04:12 PM

Your stock wheel base is 125.25 inches. The extended cab S-10 is 122.9 inches. To use that frame you have to change something.

Easiest answer might be to move your rear fenders forward until they are centered over the rear wheels. Otherwise its cut down the bed or lengthen the frame.

BlueJeep · 02-09-2010, 05:04 PM

Look here:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384736

And if it's a 3/4 ton the bed isn't 8 foot, it's more like 7'4".

Dan Bowles · 02-09-2010, 05:18 PM

Don't forget a Dakota. Easier to deal with the radiator with the rack & pinion, its wider than the S10 track so no spacers needed.

I was going to do one until I got a hell of a deal on the S10 I'm using this time around. I've got another truck body so I'll keep an eye open for a Dakota.

Dan Bowles · 02-09-2010, 05:19 PM

Oh yeah, and you can change the Dakota to 5 lug and use Ford/Dodge bolt pattern wheels on the front by simply using the old discs. You'll want to change to a Camaro/Ford 8.8"/9" rear end for width anyway so you can target a 5 on 4.5" pattern there, too.

xJoey Dubsx · 02-09-2010, 05:57 PM

My Dakota ain't going to be the donor! Although it's already bagged!!!!

I bet S10 beds are cheaper and easier for air ride.

1952ssr · 02-10-2010, 10:57 AM

If you did a S10 x-cab frame and bagged it you could do a four link or simular set up in the back and extend or place the arms back that extra 3 inches. That should work.

xJoey Dubsx · 02-10-2010, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1952ssr

If you did a S10 x-cab frame and bagged it you could do a four link or simular set up in the back and extend or place the arms back that extra 3 inches. That should work.

I'd probably be doing the ART or SD kit.

02-09-2010, 01:39 PM	#1
xJoey Dubsx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brook Park, Oh Posts: 206	Best frame for swapping a 51' GMC 3/4 ton 51' GMC 3/4 ton with the 8' bed, what would be the best option for a 2wd frame swap to bag? Just kicking some thoughts and options arounds... __________________ [CENTER][FONT="Arial Black"]-------------------- Joey Dubs -------------------- 2000 Dakota - Bagged, Shaved, and more 2003 Ram - Fast, and perdy 1951 GMC Stepside - All apart, like a puzzle.

02-09-2010, 02:23 PM	#2
my67chevytruck Under Construction Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midlothian,TX (DFW) Posts: 4,555	Re: Best frame for swapping a 51' GMC 3/4 ton s10 frames are popular with the AD group. __________________ Heath subscribe to the board here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=157669 FAQ how to's 1956 Chevy Apache 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide (under construction) 1969 K10 SWB FleetSide (Future Build) 1972 C10 SWB Stepside (Future Build) 56 chevy truck : http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2955823/1 67 truck build: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=281357/1 69 k10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=389470

02-09-2010, 02:47 PM	#3
southbounddee Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gainesville, fl Posts: 187	Re: Best frame for swapping a 51' GMC 3/4 ton if you have a long bed you could use a S-10 extended cab frame,or use a short cab long bed frame and chop your bed 9''

02-09-2010, 03:32 PM	#4
xJoey Dubsx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brook Park, Oh Posts: 206	Re: Best frame for swapping a 51' GMC 3/4 ton will the ext cab be the right size, or will that need chopped/sectioned? __________________ [CENTER][FONT="Arial Black"]-------------------- Joey Dubs -------------------- 2000 Dakota - Bagged, Shaved, and more 2003 Ram - Fast, and perdy 1951 GMC Stepside - All apart, like a puzzle.

02-09-2010, 04:12 PM	#5
Steve@OldSub.com Cancer Survivor in the making. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bainbridge Island, WA Posts: 303	Re: Best frame for swapping a 51' GMC 3/4 ton Your stock wheel base is 125.25 inches. The extended cab S-10 is 122.9 inches. To use that frame you have to change something. Easiest answer might be to move your rear fenders forward until they are centered over the rear wheels. Otherwise its cut down the bed or lengthen the frame.

02-09-2010, 05:04 PM	#6
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	Re: Best frame for swapping a 51' GMC 3/4 ton Look here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384736 And if it's a 3/4 ton the bed isn't 8 foot, it's more like 7'4". __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

02-09-2010, 05:18 PM	#7
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: Best frame for swapping a 51' GMC 3/4 ton Don't forget a Dakota. Easier to deal with the radiator with the rack & pinion, its wider than the S10 track so no spacers needed. I was going to do one until I got a hell of a deal on the S10 I'm using this time around. I've got another truck body so I'll keep an eye open for a Dakota.

02-09-2010, 05:19 PM	#8
Dan Bowles AD Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Blissfield, MI Posts: 822	Re: Best frame for swapping a 51' GMC 3/4 ton Oh yeah, and you can change the Dakota to 5 lug and use Ford/Dodge bolt pattern wheels on the front by simply using the old discs. You'll want to change to a Camaro/Ford 8.8"/9" rear end for width anyway so you can target a 5 on 4.5" pattern there, too.

02-09-2010, 05:57 PM	#9
xJoey Dubsx Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Brook Park, Oh Posts: 206	Re: Best frame for swapping a 51' GMC 3/4 ton My Dakota ain't going to be the donor! Although it's already bagged!!!! I bet S10 beds are cheaper and easier for air ride. __________________ [CENTER][FONT="Arial Black"]-------------------- Joey Dubs -------------------- 2000 Dakota - Bagged, Shaved, and more 2003 Ram - Fast, and perdy 1951 GMC Stepside - All apart, like a puzzle.

02-10-2010, 10:57 AM	#10
1952ssr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville Georgia Posts: 458	Re: Best frame for swapping a 51' GMC 3/4 ton If you did a S10 x-cab frame and bagged it you could do a four link or simular set up in the back and extend or place the arms back that extra 3 inches. That should work.



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