After reviewing our options, me and my build buddy think a newer frame is in order. The question is, which frame is the best for a 59 swb stepside?

1) S-10 pickup frame
2) S-10 Blazer frame
3) Full size Blazer frame

All the above would be mid 80's. Were not too sure about our welding abilities for putting in a 79ish camaro subframe like ive seen done before so the frame swap is our best bet... Any input will be appreciated! Thx, J

Frame swap has been answered. I picked up a 81-82 blazer frame (Ithink that's what he said) for $150 today. It had a 59 apache on it at one time. I guess my next step is to start the "official build thread"...:metal:

Cool! You weren't messing around I guess.:lol:

Hey,

If you get a chance, could you measure outside to outside on your Blazer frame, just infront or behind the motor mounts?

Thanks

The frame tapers at that point. It should be close to 30.5" rearward of the mount tapering to 28.5" in front of the mount with 29.5" across the motor mounts. I put a 75 C10 IFS into my 58 thats the only reason I know.

so whats the good and bad about doing this swap i measured my blazer wheel base and remember it being shorter than my 58 ? how much trouble is putting the 59 body parts on this frame?

I hope to have answers soon. I'm not the expert on swaps but my buddy putting it together knows how. Im going up there tomm. (an hour away) and Ill see what I can get out of him as far as answers...:confused:

cool thanks i had talked my self out of the swap since i couldnt find any info on it but if you know something i am listening and may rethink the idea looking forward to what your friend has to say