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Nealius · 07-07-2004, 05:51 PM

I found a 56 delivery truck which Im thinking about taking a look at. I talked to the owner, among other things he mentioned the truck was using a Monte Carlo frame? I never heard of doing this kinda of swap. Should I be afraid? Its a 2 hour drive, so I wanted opinions before I waste my time and gas.
Thanks!

cdowns · 07-07-2004, 06:04 PM

monte's had nice frames, but alot of "frame swaps" turn out to be "wet dreams" half completed and halfassed !! you tend to end up with a mojor project trying to align everything and making things work . pay special attention to the detail that bodymounts ,rad support and front clip was attached and are the wheels in the center of the wheelwells i'd much rather have a stock frame

**smitty62** · 07-07-2004, 06:43 PM

Think I'd keep looking.

Nealius · 07-08-2004, 08:27 AM

Thanks guys. I dont mind picking a project, just dont wanna have to deal with others disasters. The more I think about it, the worse it seems. But the idea of a 56 delivery had my hopes up.

Bill W · 07-08-2004, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nealius

Thanks guys. I dont mind picking a project, just dont wanna have to deal with others disasters. The more I think about it, the worse it seems. But the idea of a 56 delivery had my hopes up.

I think I would go look at it. Worst thing that could happen is you spend a couple hours driving and enjoying the day even if you don't buy it. It could be a great swap. If it fits on the frame nice then you get independent front suspension, power disc brakes, power steering, all stock Chevy parts will fit it. Go look at it.

I've got a buddy who just completed a fram swap on his 55 International pickup. He put a mid 70's caprice frame under it. He's now got 4 link rear suspension (factory), power disc brakes, power steering, 5 lug wheels. Its a win/win situation for him.

Bill

Nealius · 07-10-2004, 04:51 PM

My biggest problem is I dont exactly know what to look for. I can check that the body is on the frame, but with no engine I wont know if eveything is set up right for teh mounts, both engine and trans. Also I wouldnt know about the rad supports. And besides I found better truck in else where, Just need to sell my damn other car.

07-07-2004, 05:51 PM	#1
Nealius Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Shenadoah PA (NEPA) Posts: 26	Monte Carlo chassis swap? I found a 56 delivery truck which Im thinking about taking a look at. I talked to the owner, among other things he mentioned the truck was using a Monte Carlo frame? I never heard of doing this kinda of swap. Should I be afraid? Its a 2 hour drive, so I wanted opinions before I waste my time and gas. Thanks!

07-07-2004, 06:04 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	monte's had nice frames, but alot of "frame swaps" turn out to be "wet dreams" half completed and halfassed !! you tend to end up with a mojor project trying to align everything and making things work . pay special attention to the detail that bodymounts ,rad support and front clip was attached and are the wheels in the center of the wheelwells i'd much rather have a stock frame __________________ 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

07-07-2004, 06:43 PM	#3
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	Think I'd keep looking. __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

07-08-2004, 08:27 AM	#4
Nealius Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Shenadoah PA (NEPA) Posts: 26	Thanks guys. I dont mind picking a project, just dont wanna have to deal with others disasters. The more I think about it, the worse it seems. But the idea of a 56 delivery had my hopes up.

07-10-2004, 04:51 PM	#6
Nealius Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Shenadoah PA (NEPA) Posts: 26	My biggest problem is I dont exactly know what to look for. I can check that the body is on the frame, but with no engine I wont know if eveything is set up right for teh mounts, both engine and trans. Also I wouldnt know about the rad supports. And besides I found better truck in else where, Just need to sell my damn other car.



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