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munch

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47 to 54 Chevy truck
« on: May 14, 2019, 07:00:29 PM »
I really want to build a Chevy truck in the range of 47 to 54 and looking for affordable chassis solutions to the 11,000 to 13,000 you find at most chassis builders.
I found some information on using S10 chassis and these kits below:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/47-54-Chevy-GM-Short-Bed-S-10-Frame-Swap-Conversion-Kit/121998809630?hash=item1c67b21a1e:g:fPUAAOSwu4BVtqWd

Is anyone have any knowledge or experience with this?
I also found this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/S10-Frame-Kit-Complete-Roller-Configured-for-Your-Project/202527677308?hash=item2f27971b7c:g:aRgAAOSwiT1cCr~P




 

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Re: 47 to 54 Chevy truck
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2019, 08:04:42 PM »
After building several frames (32 Ford and '39 Chevy) I've found it's not hard at all.  Matter of fact it's a fun project not to mention money saving.  The steel would be under $400 and for suspension I would use an entire Corvette (C4) front and rear suspension.  Cost of the pair should be around $1200.  This would give a great foundation for your ride, look good and handle even better. 

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Re: 47 to 54 Chevy truck
« Reply #2 on: July 01, 2019, 05:46:53 PM »
I ordered a kit from Code 504 and it should be here soon.  I met a guy at a car show that build a Code 504 kit on an S10 chassis for his daughter and couldn't say enough good about them.  Great engineered kit and a laminated book of instructions, plus online videos.

Can't wait to start.  Looking for a donor pickup if anyone knows of one.  Preferable 5 window.

 


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