frame swap for 56 chevy short box

[MJB774X]

has anyone done a frame swap for a 55 56 57 chevy short box truck? I'm looking for something with the same wheel base etc.
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[imiceman44]

has anyone done a frame swap for a 55 56 57 chevy short box truck? I'm looking for something with the same wheel base etc.

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Well do you know what wheel base you have?
We can easily find you the frame then.

 

[MJB774X]

I don't know the exact specs, I only have a body

 

[BLZN4FN]

I have never done it myself but all the ones I have seen are on K5 frames. Do a basic search on the net for 55-57 trucks you will find a few wright up on them.

 

[Suprzuk]

My father has a '59 Apache fleetside on a 79 K5 chassis. I can get you some pics of it if you would like......mounting pionts etc...... shoot me an email at mtckb at catskill dot net and I will send you some pics.

Kevin

 

[bigpig72CST]

I have a 55 second series on a 76 K5 chassis. We had to shorten the frame up front, build the frame rails for the bed, and build the body mounts for the cab and front end. I also relocated the gas tank from behind the seat to the factory location that the K5 frame had. The rear end also had to be moved back 3 1/2 inches. It was a tough project, but it was worth it. Let me know if you have any other questions. As I am new to this site, and this is my first post, could anyone tell me who I should talk to about info for my 72 Blazer project?