Thread: First timer, update of 48 Chevy 1/2 ton

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these guys are right the s10 is the way to go.. a friend of mine put a 59 chevy pu right on the frame, he said it went right on, a 48 chevy is a little different though.. ive also seen big blocks in s10 its tight but it can be done...

im putting a 56 dodge pu right on a caprice frame and its tough

good luck

Harmon

I do not like the appearance of a S-10 IFS for the 47-54 Chevy trks. The track on the S-10 is too narrow & the wheels will tucked in too far in my opinion(taking about the front). The Original track of the trk. was 58", which matches the GM g-body cars(Malibu,El Camino,Regal....etc.). Do a Google of S-10 - AD frame swap & you can see some. There is also a kit to help w/the S-10/AD trk frame swap for $1k. This would be the quickest & the easiest to pull off especially if you bought the kit.

You could also use a Must II, however having done both(along w/the S-10 frame swap), I prefer the GM clip.

For the rear suspension I use Crysler 5th ave. leaf springs with their front & rear hangers. If you prefer a stiffer ride you can use station wagon springs or order a rear leaf spring kit from C.E. The ride of a spring is proportional to it's ability to store energy so the best ride is from a torsion bar then....large coils,leaf springs then coil overs.

A you can tell I like using salvage yard stuff.

Don Meyer

I always thought you would lose half , if not more,of the resale value chopping up the frame?Before we argue about which way is right the right way is which ever you decide,just look at all angles before taking the big leap.