This 47 54 chevy gmc short bed kit requires an s 10 donor frame that s from a standard cab s 10 2wd pickup with a long box 118 wheelbase.
3100 s10 frame swap.
If cab mounts were good it would bolt right down to the frame automatically lowering it 6 7 inches however i have to make a new floor anyway.
Frame options for 1947 54 chevy 3100 truck.
To start this off there are basically three options i see as easily attainable for an s10 frame swap.
This 47 54 chevy truck kit requires an s 10 donor frame that s from a standard cab s 10 2wd pickup with a long box 118 wheelbase swapping to an s10 will typically drop the overall height 2 1 2 inches from the original truck height.
The frame swap on the 40 s ih lines up great but the hump on the s 10 is alot higher so you do have to raise the bed floor to set it lower no big deal they usually are gone any way.
This is a quick run through on installing the brackets for a 1947 55 1 chevy short bed pickup on the code 504 s10 conversion kit.
Uses the 1982 2003 s10 s15 pickup chassis click for more information 1948 1952 ford f 1 uses the 1982 2003 s10 s15 pickup chassis click for more information 1955 1959 chevy gmc uses the 1973 1987 c10 full size pickup chassis.
In my opinion it is the way to do it.
Keep the stock 4 3l go small block or go ls1.
We require that you swap out the 2wd rear end with a 4wd rear end from a 1982 2004 4wd s10 pickup or 4wd blazer.
The following are testimonials from folks who have used the s10 frame swap kits from code 50.
I want to start this thread detailing as much as i can on the nuts and bolts of s10 frame swaps parts lists pics and any other frequently asked questions out there.
Www code504 short bed s 10 frame swap code 504 long bed s 10 frame swap.
S 10 frame not included.
I could either upgrade my original frame or do an s 10 frame swap.
You will also want to exchange your 2wd rear end for a 4wd s 10 pickup or s 10 blazer rear end these are a direct swap.
If i kept the original frame i would need to replace the following.
Front suspension rear suspension with new shocks and springs add power steering add power brakes and change the rear end.
It will also center your wheels under the fenders of your chevy truck.
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