Thread: 1950 Chev Frame Swap

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I am building a 1950 Chevrolet Fleetline. I heard that an 83 Caprice frame is a good swap. Any information would be appreciated.

but, " I have seen this." .........
http://www.usbodysource.com/Install%2047%20chevy.htm

hope that helps.........

Originally posted by treekiller
but, " I have seen this." .........
http://www.usbodysource.com/Install%2047%20chevy.htm

hope that helps.........

BUT thats for a truck.... lots of folks do one ofthe following w/a car.. they either rebuild & update the stock stuff, which some say is just great & other say its not... mustang2 the front suspension, you can get them in either a weld on or bolt on cross member, but then there are pro & cons about this too. and last but not least is sub-framing, where you cut the front part of you car or truck frame out & put a donor one under it by welding it in.. all three have thier good & bad points which are too many to list..... but any way here's a few sites to keep for different frame & suspension widths & lenghts...............joe


http://www.chevytrucks.org/tech/ifs&rearend.htm

http://hiqties.hypermart.net/9inch.html#housing

vendors ~~> http://www.streetrod.com/VENDORA.HTM

vendors ~~> http://www.interiorsbyshannon.com/links.htm

The fleetline & 1/2 ton truck have the same wheel base ? correct?

"correct me if I'm wrong."


"I was looking at a '51 Fleetline about a month ago, talking about a trade, and I could have swore.......... that it was the same?"

"not trying to argue, just looking for confirmation "

Originally posted by treekiller
The fleetline & 1/2 ton truck have the same wheel base ? correct?

"correct me if I'm wrong."


"I was looking at a '51 Fleetline about a month ago, talking about a trade, and I could have swore.......... that it was the same?"

"not trying to argue, just looking for confirmation "

good question but I dout the frames are the same, but hey I learn new stuff everydayy too.......joe