Thread: 1950 chevy truck hot rod, old issues looking for ideas

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What would I do? I would either do a complete frame swap or front and rear clip swaps. These have become so popular that there are companies who manufacture all the mounts and supports that you would normally have to figure out and make yourself, such as this company.....
EZ- Chassis Swaps

Just type..... 1950 Chevy pickup truck frame swap.....into google and read what all is available.

As far as the seat, re-upholster it in suede and you won't slip and slide on it, or follow shine's offering.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3Nwtv7hzLg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dGeAuJ2a7Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdgYy5YtW8k

And here is why you will want to do the work yourself, because there is no work ethic in this country anymore......
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My15wkgk_Gw

Here's a source for swapping in a Chevy V8 (I'd use an LS motor with all the EFI and electronics for a smooth-running, powerful truck). Plan on using an in-tank fuel pump to make life easier.
https://jagsthatrun.com/collections/...evy-s10-trucks

Another frame swap that could work out well is the Jaguar XJ6, IFS and IRS, disc brakes, Chevy lug pattern. Use the V8 conversion manual from Jags That Run for swapping in an LS motor.
https://jagsthatrun.com/collections/...manuals/jaguar
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I'll be watching this one as well. It sounds like you have the identical pickup and suspension and seat sliding problem that I do although I have lap belts so I don't slide too far.I don't have my rear sway installed yet and I'm sure that's going to help me out some though but I hope it's enough. I learned that there is a slower ratio rack than I have and I may swap that also just to slow down the touchieness in the steering. Like tech said, i think a full frame swap would probably be best but that's not an option for me anymore.

Originally Posted by techinspector1

As far as the seat, re-upholster it in suede and you won't slip and slide on it, or follow shine's offering.

Thanks for the suggestions tech.
The suede sounds like a good start.
A frame swap would be awesome, but it's just not realistic for me space wise and time wise. Maybe I should just consider bumping up the sway bars yet again and the hell with ride quality, it's already hard anyhow.
I just don't understand why it rolls so bad, I think maybe it's because the frame is really narrow up front on these trucks, the rails angle in from the firewall, so maybe the suspension is just so close the weight of the motor has too much leverage to roll.