Hi Kurt,
I have one under my 56 Chevy 1/2 ton. I installed it myself with very
little trouble. I believe the one I have is from a 76 or 77 Volare'. Just
measure, measure, measure. All you need to do is "notch the frame" and weld
the sub in. No need to cut it in half. At one time there was a company in
CA. selling templates showing exactly where the frame need notched to make
the process even easier. You will have to fabricate new motor mounts (make
sure you have room for the ps, it is a close fit on mine). You will also
want to remove the crossmember that the transmission mounts to on the
original frame. (I didn't, but wish I did). I also boxed the frame for a
little additional support.
I sold my extra one (too many projects, not enough time, time to clean
the shop) last weekend for $50.
If you want to see what one looks like, you can road trip to Des Moines
and take a look at mine.
I'd be glad to answer any questions that I can.
Steve
-----Original Message-----
From: Kurt L Kraisinger <KJK1@PRODIGY.net>
To: Old Chevy Trucks Newsletter <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, August 29, 1999 8:13 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] '58 Chevy- Front End Work
>I am glad to be back on-line and be able to read the Oletrucks Newsletter
>once again, it has been a year since I was last a member....
>
>Anyhow, I have recently found a '76 Plymouth Volarie front end and I had
>remembered an individual on this newsletter using one for his truck. From
>what I understand they are the perfect width for a '55-'59 TF trucks. The
>problem is my friend found the front end and did not measure it for me.
>So, I thought I would ask and see if anyone had any information regarding
>an installation, what years work well, if they are a good swap, and what
>should one pay for it.
>
>Thanks
>
>Kurt Kraisinger
>Lincoln, NE
>'58 Chevy 3100
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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