The easiest way to convert it would be to find a Napco ($800 to $1500 when
you can find them depending on condition) set-up and install it under the
current truck. A more difficult method might be to use the frame and
running gear from a later model truck. I have been contemplating a 55-59
body (58 or 59 LWB fleet-side maybe?) on an 88-present Chevy/GMC frame and
drive train. I don't know how much work it will be, but I think I will
start looking for a donor truck next fall. I do know that you can use
1/2-ton running gear from a 73-87 GM and install it on your current frame,
but to me, that always sounded like a difficult way to go. I think that
there may be a few people on the list that have done conversions from a
Blazer chassis. Good luck with it and keep us posted.
Kevin Lake
56 GMC Suburban/napco
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> From: Jason Reilly <jason57@webtv.net>
> To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: [oletrucks] 55-57 4x4
> Date: Tuesday, March 16, 1999 8:53 AM
>
> Hi I am new to the list. Wanted to ask you guys how to go about a
> project. I am intrested in building a 55 Chevy pickup 4x4. I have an
> opportunity to buy a 55 complete (last ran 5 yrs ago, has been sitting
> since and has rough body) for $200.00. The guy also says he has a 57
> cab which has been worked on and is primed and has a good 57 frame. He
> has offered to give me the primed cab, the frame and the first whole
> truck I described for 1000.00.
> What I wanted to do is to make the truck a 4x4 and put a 350 or
> something like that in it and make it an everyday driver in the winter.
> Will I be able to use the 57 frame or should I use a more modern frame
> from another 4x4?
> Should I go for the whole package or should I stick with the
> complete truck or go for just the cab?
> I have never rebuilt a truck or car for that matter before so any
> help and/or advice will be welcome.
> Jason
>
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