1958 Frame Swap Help

[GMC71V8]

I am new to the 50s truck and just bought a 1958 Apache short step with a hacked up stock frame to fit in a v8. I found a decent looking frame though craigslist ( http://houston.craigslist.org/pts/957970901.html ) and want to know what you think? It is a 66 with a 71-72 front clip bolted on.

I am paying a little more for the bags and delivery but it does not come with a compressor or tank which is not too big a deal. (I will not be dropping and lowering it a lot.) I do not have a welder and this seems to be an upgrade that wont need much in the welding and fabrication department because it seems to have been already done for the same truck I have.

Is is a decent deal for under 500? I should be getting it this saturday.

He informed me he is selling it to get an s10 frame for his 1958 project so he can slam it to the ground.

[pugs]

did the owner actually have the 55 cab and everything bolted down and driving the truck, if so its sounds like one hell of a deal good luck, should be an easy swap then. i myself am doing the s-10 swap on my 57

[GMC71V8]

He has the 58 cab bolted and the fenders just hanging to show the fit, but ensued that the frame is set up for the 58

[pugs]

when you get botl down your cab, make sure its square, if possible set in a m/t then hang front fenders, upper and lower grill bar, then inners and rad support. looking the pics it looks good so it might be a somewhat easy swap
just take pics as ya go and we all will help ya as much as possible

[GMC71V8]

ok...I feel dumb. What is a m/t?

[OrrieG]

Originally Posted by GMC71V8

ok...I feel dumb. What is a m/t?

motor/transmission to check for firewall and tranny hump clearance issues

[pbeguy]

Sold the frame and the guy was overjoyed.

[GMC71V8]

Nice! Good Job!