Thread: Rat rod frame suggestions

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I have heard that the cabs were the same but wasn't sure. I wouldn't use the fenders or hood anyway. If I buy it I plan on chopping the top and build or buy a frame like suggested. I am also looking for a better body down here in Florida. But if I can't find anything then I think thats what I will use.

I have a 73 ElCamino donor that is junk but I got the 307 sb and 3 speed tranny. Will I have to use a different tranny mount than for an automatic? Wondering if I can use the rear end? How about the front suspension although I would really like to have a straight axle. Guess I'm asking what all can I use off the Camino?

I really appreciate all the suggestions you guys have given me. It amazes me how you know so much about what fits what.
Tom

you will need to buy tubular crossmember mounts for the engine/ trans from speedway.. Spirit sellls seperate motor mounts which doesn't support like the speedway crossmembers, and the Spirit trans crossmembers are bulky... front suspension from the El-camino is way to wide.. spirit frames are 26 1/2" wide.. you pretty much need the dropped axle. but the rear end could work with the correct offset wheels.