Mounting cab to frame (47-55) - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jmelenko · 04-14-2006, 07:13 PM

Got my s-10 frame finished and am ready to mount the cab. Would like to know how much people have to raise the cab to make it work with the frame and still have the proper depth in the box. What i got is a 84 2wd s-10 and a 52 chev 1/2 ton. Someone told me 4 inches but that does not look right. thanks

Fred T · 04-14-2006, 09:57 PM

Give this page a look
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=185553

51 68CHEVY · 04-14-2006, 10:57 PM

another way to get the rear wheels out is use a camaro rear end. then you don't need that big of offset wheels. i'm building a 1952 1/2 ton on a 1988 s/10 long bed pickup chassis. i shortened it 2" and welded it back together.nex step is to make up body mts. i'll let you know how i make out good luck. never give up make it work is my motto..

jmelenko · 04-15-2006, 12:03 AM

[QUOTE=51 68CHEVY]another way to get the rear wheels out is use a camaro rear end. then you don't need that big of offset wheels.
I shorted mine 7 inches (ext. cab short bed) and insalled a full posi rear from a 76 camero. If ya got pics when done can you pm me. Thanks

04-14-2006, 07:13 PM	#1
jmelenko Knuckle basher Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 148	Mounting cab to frame (47-55) Got my s-10 frame finished and am ready to mount the cab. Would like to know how much people have to raise the cab to make it work with the frame and still have the proper depth in the box. What i got is a 84 2wd s-10 and a 52 chev 1/2 ton. Someone told me 4 inches but that does not look right. thanks __________________ Only the good die young; I'll live forever. 2002 chevy venture 1952 chevy 5 window pickup 1983 v65 magna Last edited by jmelenko; 04-14-2006 at 07:14 PM.

04-14-2006, 09:57 PM	#2
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: Mounting cab to frame (47-55) Give this page a look http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=185553 __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

04-14-2006, 10:57 PM	#3
51 68CHEVY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: ATCO N.J. Posts: 536	Re: Mounting cab to frame (47-55) another way to get the rear wheels out is use a camaro rear end. then you don't need that big of offset wheels. i'm building a 1952 1/2 ton on a 1988 s/10 long bed pickup chassis. i shortened it 2" and welded it back together.nex step is to make up body mts. i'll let you know how i make out good luck. never give up make it work is my motto..

04-15-2006, 12:03 AM	#4
jmelenko Knuckle basher Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 148	Re: Mounting cab to frame (47-55) [QUOTE=51 68CHEVY]another way to get the rear wheels out is use a camaro rear end. then you don't need that big of offset wheels. I shorted mine 7 inches (ext. cab short bed) and insalled a full posi rear from a 76 camero. If ya got pics when done can you pm me. Thanks __________________ Only the good die young; I'll live forever. 2002 chevy venture 1952 chevy 5 window pickup 1983 v65 magna



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