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any sugestions 57 chevy truck
« on: September 23, 2011, 03:36:24 PM »
does anybody have any sugestions i want to put a sub frame under my 57 chevy truck havnt got truck here yet just brain stormn i was thinking round 86 monte carlo but not sure would b easiest

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Re: any sugestions 57 chevy truck
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2011, 04:44:21 PM »
You should be able to make it work........If it were mine, i would look at an S10 frame if you could find one. Would set your truck right on it.....
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Re: any sugestions 57 chevy truck
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2011, 05:36:01 PM »
S-10 would work . or you could use a sub frame and graft it in , like a 70's-80's  GM, like a Camaro
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Re: any sugestions 57 chevy truck
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2011, 07:43:58 AM »
I Agree with Carvinmark.

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Re: any sugestions 57 chevy truck
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2011, 10:30:11 AM »
thanks , i was talkn to my brother last night , i think im going to go with bout 79 camaro sub ,but not haven truck now really cant take any measurements , no well , should be sitting in the garage  by next month this time

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Re: any sugestions 57 chevy truck
« Reply #5 on: September 24, 2011, 12:26:22 PM »
If it were me I wouldn't use an S-10 frame or even a Camaro sub-frame, The Monte-carlo might be better because the frame is wider like the 57 body is.

The ideal frames to Use are the'77-'90 Caprice-type GM sedan & station wagon frames.

Or use the'73 thru '87 Chevy/GMC pickup frame or the'73 thru '91 Chevy/GMC Blazer or Suburban frame if you want the truck to sit higher.

Good luck
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