Help!!!

[bigbubba]

i'm getting ready to put my 51 chebby truck body over onto a 78 pontiac grand prix chassis anybody done this?? What are some things to look out for?? gonna use a 350 olds golden rocket and th350 .Also what seats will fit this cab need room for 3 will be tight i know but i love these trucks and finally got me one. thanks in advance,Bubba

 

[Unkl Ian]

I've seen a few posts on the HAMB,Chevy trucks on S10 chassis.
Might give you some ideas.

The tape measure will be your friend.

 

[bigbubba]

yeah i've been doing some measuring and it looks like it will fit fine. but i know on the s-10 frame its really narrow and the steering is a headache

 

[bigbubba]

would like to find a fullsize truck frame so i could get rid of my dually but i'm not having any luck there .when i find one i'm broke when i got scratch there are none to be found

 

[floydcotterpin]

Is the Grand Prix frame not a perimeter frame? I would think that would be a poor choice.

 

[Old Gold]

You definately need to box and strengthen it, it will not be strong enough. My friend put his on a late 70's/early 80's Datsun pickup frame. Fully boxed, rack & pinion and plenty of room for a V8.

 

[bigbubba]

got a lead on a 71 pickup frame and running gear last night