1955 3200 2nd Series Frame Swap Ideas

[DakotaKid08]

Hey guys this is my first post on here and looking for some help on a project I'm working on. I have a 1955 second series 3200 long bed that I plan on shortening the bed and putting on a new frame. I have thought about sub framing and cutting the frame back but needs new drive train so thought finding a running driving chevy pickup would be my best bet. I'm a body technician and don't have much mechanical skills so would be nice to keep brakes and drive train all on the new frame and swapping the cab and bed over. I have done some searching and believe a 74-88 chevy half ton will work with some fabing of the body mounts. I believe those frames are longer then then a 3100 but might work out nice as I plan on shorting my longbed anyways... I can get a 85 2wd half ton for 800 with 350 running and driving... not sure what the rear end is. Do you think that would work or any ideas on a different style frame? Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Shawn