stuart in mn wrote:Robbie wrote: Drop body on top of 2001 Chevy truck frame/running gear. Use title and reg from truck.Most modern vehicles have a frame and track width that's way too wide to fit under a 1930s car.
S10? Less than 3 feet wide, front track is 56" flange to flange, easy V8 swap.
BrokenYugo wrote:stuart in mn wrote:S10? Less than 3 feet wide, front track is 56" flange to flange, easy V8 swap. Relevant information.Robbie wrote: Drop body on top of 2001 Chevy truck frame/running gear. Use title and reg from truck.Most modern vehicles have a frame and track width that's way too wide to fit under a 1930s car.
According to WIKI:
'38 buick: wheelbase, 133 inches, width 75.5 inches
GMT800: wheelbase, 119, 133, or 143.5, width 78.5 inches
Seems like a durn close fit to me.
I couldn't find a picture of it, but someone put a body like that on an F-350 frame with a 6 foot dump box behind it. It was nicely done.
That thing is begging for a Modified circle track frame.
Get bizzaeh.
I have a pre war something on my bucket list. That body is going to require a massive amount of work but if you're up for it then why not? I personally like the idea of dropping that shell on a S10 chassis. I'd keep it as stock looking as possible but it's your dream do what you want and enjoy it.
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