1957 Chevrolet Pickup

HD4Life · 01-02-2007, 07:51 PM

Hi, I have a 1957 Chevrolet Stepside pickup. I have been told that you can use a 80's model Chevrolet frame instead of the original frame. Just wondering if anyone has heard of this or am I being told false information. I was also told that the cab would be a direct bolt-on to the 80's model frame. Thanks!

bradrhale · 01-03-2007, 11:48 AM

im sure that you could do that. i have heard alot of other people doing it with other models and working fine. mostly chevelles and novas. let me know when you want to get rid of that 57.

chevyguy · 01-05-2007, 10:01 AM

you can graft in the newer chevy crossmember to your existing frame, but you need to remove about 2.5 inches fron-m the center of it. the newer frame wont bolt up. You have to make all new mounts and such. I like to used the nova subframe and graft it in, It is the cleanest and neatest way I have found.

01-02-2007, 07:51 PM	#1
HD4Life Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1	1957 Chevrolet Pickup Hi, I have a 1957 Chevrolet Stepside pickup. I have been told that you can use a 80's model Chevrolet frame instead of the original frame. Just wondering if anyone has heard of this or am I being told false information. I was also told that the cab would be a direct bolt-on to the 80's model frame. Thanks!

01-05-2007, 10:01 AM	#3
chevyguy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: ALABAMA Posts: 3,300	you can graft in the newer chevy crossmember to your existing frame, but you need to remove about 2.5 inches fron-m the center of it. the newer frame wont bolt up. You have to make all new mounts and such. I like to used the nova subframe and graft it in, It is the cleanest and neatest way I have found. __________________ Everyone hes to believe in something, I believe I will go ride my motorcycle. MSF certified Ridercoach USMC 92-96 USCG 98 to present

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01-03-2007, 11:48 AM	#2
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 7,831	im sure that you could do that. i have heard alot of other people doing it with other models and working fine. mostly chevelles and novas. let me know when you want to get rid of that 57.