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I have a 1948 chevrolet! I want to know if there is another frame that will fit,that is afforadable to work with. i don't know where to start,i've been told s-10's,g bodies!

Why do you feel the need to use a frame other than the stock one?

Demon,

Look at my website. I did an S-10 frame swap on an 52 F-1 ford. Read about the S-10 frame, and copy down the measurements. There should be enough info there to help you make a decision on the S-10 frame swap.

Lakota

I'd like to use as much as i can,stock frame wise. My plans for my 48', is to intsall a v-8 im deciding to go with tune port, i haven't decided yet. A different fron suspenesion, such as a mustang 2 or jag.A different rear-end and i plan to install an air ride kit. 700r-4 trans. With all that i listed,i think a frame swap would be a better thing to do. (techinspector1) I'd like to hear from you again on any ideas that can help. I appreciate your time!
Thanks for the info,(lakota)

You could go with a camaro sub frame then you would get your mtr mounts disc brakes and P/S. Then put any rear you want. Just a thought.

You might want to keep in mind that the S-10 front end is only 56" wide from rim mount surface to rim mount surface. (Where the rim meets the brake drum)

Originally Posted by Demon

I'd like to use as much as i can,stock frame wise. My plans for my 48', is to intsall a v-8 im deciding to go with tune port, i haven't decided yet. A different fron suspenesion, such as a mustang 2 or jag.A different rear-end and i plan to install an air ride kit. 700r-4 trans. With all that i listed,i think a frame swap would be a better thing to do. (techinspector1) I'd like to hear from you again on any ideas that can help. I appreciate your time!
Thanks for the info,(lakota)

There are a number of suppliers who can furnish air bag suspension components that can be grafted onto your existing frame. You don't necessarily have to re-frame the car and I can tell you, if you've never done it, it can be a handful. Of course, you'll need to string the existing frame to make sure it's square.

Here's a paper I wrote on how to do this in a down-and-dirty fashion without having a lot of money tied up in jigs and fixtures.....
http://streetmachinesoftablerock.com...opic.php?t=425

Actualy there is an easy way to change the frame and narrow it
Pay someone. Other than that your in for a lot of work that has to be right

Demon,
Do your measurements. First, measure the wheelbase and track, frame width (inside and out, front and rear), Frame height from the ground, kick up, front and rear of the 48 Chev. Then do the same with the measurements of the S-10 from my site info or go to the junk yard and make your own. Then find out the cost of the S-10 rolling chassis. Second, get on the websites and figure what you'll need to do a front end graft, and or a IFS graft. Then figure out the cost of doing a graft. Thirdly, measure the thickness and density of your wallet and your income as opposed to your monthly bills. Finally, sit down and contemplate the taste, temperature, and density of a cup of coffee, and think this thing through carefully. No matter what you do it's going to involve work, and cash. How much is up to you. I didn't do this. I followed the advice of guys on a Ford Forum. A year and a half and $1700 later I was right where I started. A yard full of parts that had to be modified because nothing fit. The two best tools you have is your brain and your measuring tape. Use them wisely.

Lakota