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Old 02-09-2010, 05:11 PM   #1
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4x4 frame options for a 47 Chevy 1/2 ton.

I was curious about the frame options I had for a 4x4 frame swap, I have seen a 71 1/2 ton frame used. I have also seen a lot of S10 swaps obviously. I was looking for a full frame swap that would be 1/2 ass bolt on... any suggestions?
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Old 02-09-2010, 08:03 PM   #2
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Re: 4x4 frame options for a 47 Chevy 1/2 ton.

73 up Blazer ( wheelbase is 10" short ) or short wheel based pickup ( wheelbase is 1" or 2" different )
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Old 02-10-2010, 08:54 PM   #3
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73 up Blazer ( wheelbase is 10" short ) or short wheel based pickup ( wheelbase is 1" or 2" different )
any recommendations as far as year?

I'll look into the blazers
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Re: 4x4 frame options for a 47 Chevy 1/2 ton.

i have not messed with an AD truck. but i do have my TF on a 77 swb 1/2 ton frame with 3/4 ton running gears. im pulling it off to put onto a 2wd frame, i like the street rod look better
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Old 02-10-2010, 10:09 PM   #5
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Re: 4x4 frame options for a 47 Chevy 1/2 ton.

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any recommendations as far as year?

I'll look into the blazers
Blazers '73-'78 the frame kick is less, from what I understand
Pickups They are all virtually the same, the best bet is to choose based on availability, drive train options *gearing, t-case, transmission, etc*

I'm going to use a '78 K5 blazer.
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Re: 4x4 frame options for a 47 Chevy 1/2 ton.

What we did on gradpas truck was take a longwheelbase frame and we cut the step out of it when we shortened it, making it pretty much flat. Then we fliped the rear axle to on top of the springs to level it out. Then you have the correct wheel base. You do know the the AD is more narrow than the square body (73-87) and the wheels will stick out of the fenders.
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What we did on gradpas truck was take a longwheelbase frame and we cut the step out of it when we shortened it, making it pretty much flat. Then we fliped the rear axle to on top of the springs to level it out. Then you have the correct wheel base. You do know the the AD is more narrow than the square body (73-87) and the wheels will stick out of the fenders.
Yea, but I think that is overstated. Here is mine as it currently sits. And as my signature states, '77 fullsize front saddle with regular 5 lug wheels. '69 rear axle with 12" wide 315's or something like that.


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edit: The wheels are turned slightly right in this picture, but it was the best one I could find that shows how far they stick out.
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Re: 4x4 frame options for a 47 Chevy 1/2 ton.

The 4x4 front axle is wider than a 2 wheel drive. You can use a dana 44 out of a jeep wagoneer their narrower than the chevy.
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The 4x4 front axle is wider than a 2 wheel drive. You can use a dana 44 out of a jeep wagoneer their narrower than the chevy.
Not trying to be argumentative, however:

This is the information I find.
Wheelbase/Front Track/Rear Track

106.5, 65.75, 62.75--73-87 Chevy Blazer 4WD

131.5, 65.8, 62.7 -- 73-87 Chevy C-10, K-10 LWB

116.0, 59.5, NA,, -- 47-54 Chevy AD 1/2 ton
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Re: 4x4 frame options for a 47 Chevy 1/2 ton.

.05 is not much. I thought it was alittle more than that. What are you going to do with the 9.5" to short of wheel base?
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.05 is not much. I thought it was alittle more than that. What are you going to do with the 9.5" to short of wheel base?
Shorten the bed. [IMG][/IMG]


That was the first one I saw. It had 67-72 rear fenders on it, but I like the way it looks. There is a guy on this board that has one, Gene, and I am going to drive up to where he lives and take a ton of pictures, notes, etc.
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