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01-14-2015, 07:37 PM
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Frame mounting? 1953 Chevy pickup on a 2001 gmc!!!!
Hello my name is Clarence and i am new to here! i have a question that i can use your guys help on. I am restoring a 1953 Chevrolet Pickup 5 window, and i was wanting to do a frame swap. I found that almost all the 1948-53 Chevrolet Pickups were on S10 frames, and could not get a hold of one that would work! But i bought a 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 4x4 Short box, extended cab... It has a 5.3L with a automatic 4l60e transmission. I have no pictures of the 2001 gmc! I am trying to see if i can mount the 1953 Chevy Cab on the frame of the 2001 GMC and keep the engine and the transmission with most of the wiring(It is a base model.... No power locks,window, ect......) Has anyone done this body swap? And if so Please tell me any tips that will help me with my project!
Thankyou all for reading and i hope to have some feed back! |
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01-14-2015, 07:40 PM
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Stalker Nate
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Location: Langley, BC, Canada
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Re: Frame mounting? 1953 Chevy pickup on a 2001 gmc!!!!
The widths are different, that's why most use a S10 frame vs fullsize. If you are looking to lower the truck you can widen the fenders. If you run stock height or lifted it'll look fine. I've seen a few done on the newer frames, but not many due to the width. Other option is just do an engine/trans swap.
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01-14-2015, 07:42 PM
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Re: Frame mounting? 1953 Chevy pickup on a 2001 gmc!!!!
OK thank you! I wanted to do a big lifted 4x4 so this will work perfect!
Thank you dubds10! |
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01-20-2015, 05:31 AM
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Re: Frame mounting? 1953 Chevy pickup on a 2001 gmc!!!!
Look up 1951 GMC 4x4 on you tube a guy in costa rica did one and it looks real good. I think he used a Tahoe.
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01-20-2015, 01:28 PM
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Location: Idaho
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Re: Frame mounting? 1953 Chevy pickup on a 2001 gmc!!!!
Find Bbeeps thread on his AD ambulance on newer AWD chassis (can't remember the model) to see what you are getting into. He had to use big truck front clip to get the turning radius to work.
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01-20-2015, 07:04 PM
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Re: Frame mounting? 1953 Chevy pickup on a 2001 gmc!!!!
ok going to look up Bbeeps thread and hope im not to over my head!!! lol
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01-20-2015, 07:12 PM
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Re: Frame mounting? 1953 Chevy pickup on a 2001 gmc!!!!
It was an Envoy, here is a link that dumps you into the thread.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...348244&page=21
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01-20-2015, 07:15 PM
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Re: Frame mounting? 1953 Chevy pickup on a 2001 gmc!!!!
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