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3100 special · 04-17-2004, 08:34 PM

...I've read, priced, thought, read, priced, thought, etc, ect...
My goal is to rod out my 54 panel. I've thought about replacing the rear, and installing a Mustang II IFS in the front but, that's a pricey goal (not to mentioned the mod's necessary). Just the IFS portion is around 1400 to 2000.
For the cost, it's seems I could by a complete chassis, from a yard, of a later model vehicle and end up with the front and rear disks, rear and the whole schmere. The question is what will come close to fitting right?
I need help and I'm ready to get the project going!!!

cdowns · 04-17-2004, 10:40 PM

get a tape measure and measure the present wheelbase and track width , pack a lunch go to the junkyard and start measuring trucks

PanelDeland · 04-18-2004, 03:31 PM

You might start checking S-10's.I have heard they make a great set-up for this era pick-ups.I don't know a bout wheel base.Of course you will still have to do the V-8 swap but they make the kits for S-10's.I do know it's a big job but you can probably get lots of info from someone who has done it to a Pick-up and save yourself a few$$$ and lots of time and mistakes.

3100 special · 04-18-2004, 10:55 PM

Thanks for the feed back so far.

I'd seen bits and pieces about using S10 parts but, I assumed that the overall frame wouldn't be robust enough for the panel. The paperwork says the thing weighs 4800 lbs. Maybe it can handle it.
Anyone else have any thoughts??

FuelCellGuy · 04-19-2004, 12:34 AM

http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/50ifsswap.htm

I have acquired a "51 recently and this is what I am going to do. Hope it helps. Later, FCG

my57210 · 04-19-2004, 01:45 PM

You might check the 78-87 El Camino frames. I've seen a couple of street rod pickups with them.

3100 special · 04-21-2004, 11:22 PM

Thanks!

highboy_04 · 04-22-2004, 12:41 AM

i got an elcamino i'll sell you

04-17-2004, 08:34 PM	#1
3100 special Street Rod Dreamin' Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Work:Batam, Indonesia/ Home:League City, Texas Posts: 1,241	OK folks, I need some knowledge!!! ...I've read, priced, thought, read, priced, thought, etc, ect... My goal is to rod out my 54 panel. I've thought about replacing the rear, and installing a Mustang II IFS in the front but, that's a pricey goal (not to mentioned the mod's necessary). Just the IFS portion is around 1400 to 2000. For the cost, it's seems I could by a complete chassis, from a yard, of a later model vehicle and end up with the front and rear disks, rear and the whole schmere. The question is what will come close to fitting right? I need help and I'm ready to get the project going!!! __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck 2004 GMC Yukon 2007 GMC Sierra 4X4 "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it." Benjamin Franklin, On the Price of Corn and Management of the Poor, November 1776

04-17-2004, 10:40 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	get a tape measure and measure the present wheelbase and track width , pack a lunch go to the junkyard and start measuring trucks __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

04-18-2004, 03:31 PM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	You might start checking S-10's.I have heard they make a great set-up for this era pick-ups.I don't know a bout wheel base.Of course you will still have to do the V-8 swap but they make the kits for S-10's.I do know it's a big job but you can probably get lots of info from someone who has done it to a Pick-up and save yourself a few$$$ and lots of time and mistakes. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

04-18-2004, 10:55 PM	#4
3100 special Street Rod Dreamin' Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Work:Batam, Indonesia/ Home:League City, Texas Posts: 1,241	Thanks for the feed back so far. I'd seen bits and pieces about using S10 parts but, I assumed that the overall frame wouldn't be robust enough for the panel. The paperwork says the thing weighs 4800 lbs. Maybe it can handle it. Anyone else have any thoughts?? __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck 2004 GMC Yukon 2007 GMC Sierra 4X4 "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it." Benjamin Franklin, On the Price of Corn and Management of the Poor, November 1776

04-19-2004, 12:34 AM	#5
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	Check this out.... http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/50ifsswap.htm I have acquired a "51 recently and this is what I am going to do. Hope it helps. Later, FCG

04-19-2004, 01:45 PM	#6
my57210 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Collinsville, OK Posts: 33	Ck out El Camino frame You might check the 78-87 El Camino frames. I've seen a couple of street rod pickups with them. __________________ 1948 Chevy 3100 1931 Slant Window Ford 1947 Chevy Coupe 1966 VW Bug

04-21-2004, 11:22 PM	#7
3100 special Street Rod Dreamin' Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Work:Batam, Indonesia/ Home:League City, Texas Posts: 1,241	Thanks! __________________ 1954 Chevy 3100 Panel Truck 2004 GMC Yukon 2007 GMC Sierra 4X4 "I am for doing good to the poor, but I differ in opinion of the means. I think the best way of doing good to the poor, is not making them easy in poverty, but leading or driving them out of it." Benjamin Franklin, On the Price of Corn and Management of the Poor, November 1776

04-22-2004, 12:41 AM	#8
highboy_04 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: kansas Posts: 1,071	i got an elcamino i'll sell you __________________ '67 c10 350/th350



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