Quote Originally Posted by rodshaft
has anyone out there done any frame swapping on a 1936 chev. 5w-coupe to an s-10 frame(108w.b.)? i will be putting a 327 small block with a ford 9-inch in the rear. i f any one can help me i'd be interested in talking about it and other things.
Well, measure the wheelbase and the track width first..... There are so many good IFS packages available for the existing frame. If you figure the amount of time you spend cutting, fitting, and fabbing to put it on an S-10 frame, the MII kits are not that expensive..... As for the front clip option, plan on rebuilding the radiator support and all the fender mounts. Then add in what it takes to make a 20 plus year old front end behave like a new one, brakes, bushings, bearings, and all the rest you're not as far ahead as you would think... Then there's the resale. Save $500 now and lose 2k on resale??? Oh yeah, the S-10 thing, when you're done it's still going to ride and handle like an S-10..... Not putting down your plan, just some other things to consider......